Mastering Vocabulary Skills ch. 24 Flashcard

Front

True or False: The term malevolent matches the definition 'tending to change suddenly or violently; unstable.'

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False

Front

Does the definition 'slyness and cunning; trickery' correspond to the term tirade?

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False

Front

True or False: The definition 'considering all the circumstances related to an action or a decision' corresponds to the term malevolent.

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False

Front

Definition: 'a long, passionate, critical speech'

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tirade

Front

Term matching the definition 'tending to change suddenly or violently; unstable'.

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volatile

Front

Definition: 'a courteous yielding to another's wishes'

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deference

Front

Term matching the definition 'showing no emotion'.

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impassive

Front

Which word means 'a heated argument'?

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altercation

Front

Which word means 'to soothe or pacify, especially by making concessions'?

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placate

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Tirade

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Outburst