Context Clue Flashcard

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What does 'intrigue' mean?

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Intrigue refers to a secret plan or scheme, often involving complex plots or mysteries.

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What is 'jurisdiction'?

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Jurisdiction is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often related to a specific area or subject.

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Define 'prodigal'.

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Prodigal describes someone who is wastefully extravagant, especially with money.

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What does 'aghast' mean?

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Aghast means filled with shock or horror.

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What is the meaning of 'volatile'?

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Volatile refers to something that is likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, often for the worse.

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Explain the term 'inaudible'.

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Inaudible means unable to be heard.

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What does 'cower' mean?

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Cower means to crouch down in fear.

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Define 'facetious'.

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Facetious means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

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What is 'proximity'?

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Proximity refers to the state of being near or close to something.

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What does 'epitaph' mean?

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Epitaph is a phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, often inscribed on a tombstone.