English Quiz (Part 154)

'Machiavellian' Meaning

• using clever but often dishonest methods that deceive people so that you can win power or control

• (ulterior motive, reason, purpose, etc.)a secret purpose or reason for doing something; (of a reason) hidden or secret

• a friendly and enthusiastic quality in someone or something

'ulterior' Meaning

• a friendly and enthusiastic quality in someone or something

• (ulterior motive, reason, purpose, etc.)a secret purpose or reason for doing something; (of a reason) hidden or secret

• using clever but often dishonest methods that deceive people so that you can win power or control

'warmth' Meaning

• to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain; to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it; to be rude by doing something you know that you do not have a right to do

• great beauty that attracts admiration and attention; (splendors)the beautiful features or qualities of a place, etc.

• a friendly and enthusiastic quality in someone or something

'splendor' Meaning

• to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain; to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it; to be rude by doing something you know that you do not have a right to do

• great beauty that attracts admiration and attention; (splendors)the beautiful features or qualities of a place, etc.

• clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive someone; the practice of deceiving people or using other dishonest methods to achieve your aims, or the ability to deceive people for this purpose

'presume' Meaning

• to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain; to do something although you know that you do not have a right to do it; to be rude by doing something you know that you do not have a right to do

• clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive someone; the practice of deceiving people or using other dishonest methods to achieve your aims, or the ability to deceive people for this purpose

• great beauty that attracts admiration and attention; (splendors)the beautiful features or qualities of a place, etc.

'guile' Meaning

• to give up something such as a responsibility or claim; to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something

• a friendly and enthusiastic quality in someone or something

• clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive someone; the practice of deceiving people or using other dishonest methods to achieve your aims, or the ability to deceive people for this purpose