Vocab Flashcard 2-3

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What does 'penultimate' mean?

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Penultimate means second to last.

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If there are 3 songs left to dance to at prom, how many songs are left if you include the song that just started?

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4 songs are left.

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What is an example of larceny?

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Larceny is the theft of personal property. An example is someone stealing a cellphone.

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What does 'quagmire' refer to?

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A quagmire refers to a difficult or precarious situation.

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What does 'railed' mean in the context of protesting?

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Railed means to protest or complain strongly.

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What does 'indigent' mean?

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Indigent means lacking the necessities of life; impoverished.

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What is the meaning of 'venerated'?

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Venerated means regarded with great respect or reverence.

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What does it mean to 'rail against' something?

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To rail against something means to criticize it vehemently.

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What is a synonym for 'quagmire'?

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A synonym for quagmire is 'predicament'.

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What does 'corrosive' mean in a figurative sense?

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Corrosive means having a harmful effect on something.