Ender's Game Vocab 2

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What does 'stolid' mean?

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Showing little or no emotion; not easily stirred or moved.

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What does 'contemptuous' mean?

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Showing or expressing disdain or scorn; disrespectful.

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What does 'tumult' refer to?

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A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; uproar.

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What is 'ineptitude'?

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Lack of skill or ability; incompetence.

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What does 'obscure' mean in the context of language or text?

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Not discovered or known about; uncertain; difficult to understand.

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Provide an example of 'stolid' in a sentence.

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Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid, showing no signs of panic.

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Provide an example of 'contemptuous' in a sentence.

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She gave a contemptuous laugh when he suggested they could win without practice.

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Provide an example of 'tumult' in a sentence.

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The tumult of the crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

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Provide an example of 'ineptitude' in a sentence.

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His ineptitude in handling the situation led to further complications.

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Provide an example of 'obscure' in a sentence.

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The meaning of the ancient text was obscure, leaving scholars puzzled.