7th Grade Vocabulary Flashcard Week 3

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Erratic

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Having no particular course; unpredictable.

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Geriatric

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Associated with elderly people or old age.

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Brevity

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The quality of being brief or concise in writing.

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Example of 'geriatric' usage

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The geriatric dog needed special care.

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What does 'brevity' refer to in writing?

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The shortness and conciseness of their writing.

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Which word means 'fierceness'?

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Ferocity.

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What is the opposite of 'erratic'?

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Predictable.

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What is a geriatric patient?

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An elderly patient requiring special care.

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Use 'erratic' in a sentence.

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The weather has been erratic this week.

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What does 'ferocity' mean?

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The state or quality of being ferocious.