Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 4

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What does 'tremulous' mean?

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Tremulous means shaking or quivering, often due to fear or nervousness.

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What does 'affable' mean?

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Affable means friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.

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What does 'profound' mean?

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Profound means having deep meaning or significance; insightful.

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What does 'despondent' mean?

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Despondent means in a state of sadness or low spirits, often due to loss or disappointment.

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What does 'reverberated' mean?

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Reverberated means to echo or resound, often used to describe sounds that bounce back.

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What is 'sage' in the context of herbs?

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Sage is a culinary herb known for its strong flavor, often used in cooking, especially in stuffing.

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What does 'abhor' mean?

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Abhor means to regard with disgust or hatred.

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Provide an example of a situation where someone might feel 'tremulous'.

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A person might feel tremulous when speaking in front of a large audience.

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In what context might someone be described as 'affable'?

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Someone might be described as affable if they are approachable and friendly at a social gathering.

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Give an example of a 'profound' statement.

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A profound statement might be, 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.'