English 10 Sadlier Vocabulary Unit 11 Flashcard

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What is the meaning of 'pretext'?

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A fictitious reason or a false excuse.

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What does 'placate' mean?

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To calm the anger of someone.

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What is the meaning of 'fathom'?

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To understand or comprehend something deeply.

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What part of speech is 'endemic'?

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Adjective.

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What does 'potent' mean in the context of strength?

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Having great power, influence, or effect.

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Define 'obnoxious'.

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Extremely unpleasant or offensive.

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What does 'allude' mean?

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To refer to something indirectly.

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What is the definition of 'integrity'?

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The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

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What does 'misconstrue' mean?

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To interpret something wrongly.

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What is an example of a 'conclusive' statement?

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A statement that serves to settle an issue or question definitively.