Collins Vocabulary

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Precipice

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.

"we swerved toward the edge of the precipice​

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VOCABULARY

Write the word and Definition​

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Multiple Choice

Precipice means...

• A long face.

• Floating clouds.

• A steep cliff or slope.

• A tall tree.

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To disseminate is to distribute, spread, broadcast, or disperse widely. The act or process of disseminating is dissemination.

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DISSEMINATE

Multiple Choice

Disseminate means...

• To scatter, distribute or broadcast.

• To hold close.

• To have seminar.

• To eat lunch.

Sordid​

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​An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others: the public cynicism aroused by governmental scandals.

Cynicism

​hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer.

"He proffered her a marriage proposal."

Proffer

​involving dishonorable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt. "the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams"

Multiple Choice

If someone is sordid, you can trust them.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A cynical person is good at following the rules.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If someone proffers you a million dollars, it means...

• They want to get it back.

• They are insincere.

• They are offering it to you.

• They are selling something to you.

Interpolate

insert (something of a different nature) into something else.

"illustrations were interpolated in the text"​

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Renege

go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.

"have reneged on their promises to us"​

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Multiple Choice

When Jerry interpolated into the conversation, he was obvious about it.

• This means Jerry is quiet and shy.

• This means Jerry fidgets, with little to say.

• This means Jerry joined the conversation loudly and obviously.

• This means Jerry is a wonderful person.

Multiple Choice

Nancy reneged on the offer on the car.

• This means Nancy bought a fancy car.

• This means Nancy loved the color green.

• This means Nancy wanted the car.

• This means Nancy changed her mind and did not buy the car.

​swollen and distended or congested.

"a turgid and fast-moving river"

Turgid

without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious. “blatant disregard of the law”. “a blatant appeal to vanity”

Blatant​

Multiple Choice

Something is turgid when it is swollen and congested like rush-hour traffic on the Dan Ryan.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Bruce was blatantly telling a story to his teacher when he said his cat ate his homework.

• True

• False

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