Honors IV Vocabulary: Unit 10 Review

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What does 'inexorable' mean?

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Inexorable means impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

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Define 'attenuate'.

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To attenuate means to lessen the intensity or severity of something.

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What does 'fraught' describe?

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Fraught describes a situation filled with anxiety or distress.

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What is the meaning of 'sporadic'?

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Sporadic means occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.

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What does 'luminous' mean?

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Luminous means emitting or reflecting light; shining.

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Use 'inexorable' in a sentence.

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The inexorable march of time cannot be halted.

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Provide a synonym for 'attenuate'.

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A synonym for attenuate is 'diminish'.

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What is an antonym for 'fraught'?

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An antonym for fraught is 'calm'.

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Use 'sporadic' in a sentence.

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The sporadic rain showers made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.

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What is the opposite of 'luminous'?

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The opposite of luminous is 'dark'.