Eng 3 Vocab 4

John constantly goaded his colleague about his work to provoke a reaction. What does 'goad' mean in this context?

• To provoke, as by constant criticism

• The quality of being crafty or using tricks to deceive

• To teach uncritically; to teach a one-sided viewpoint

• Being close; thoroughly acquainted

What is the definition of 'guile'?

• To provoke, as by constant criticism

• The quality of being crafty or using tricks to deceive

• To teach uncritically; to teach a one-sided viewpoint

• Being close; thoroughly acquainted

What does it mean to 'indoctrinate' someone?

• To provoke, as by constant criticism

• The quality of being crafty or using tricks to deceive

• To teach uncritically; to teach a one-sided viewpoint

• Being close; thoroughly acquainted

What does the word 'intimate' mean?

• To provoke, as by constant criticism

• The quality of being crafty or using tricks to deceive

• To teach uncritically; to teach a one-sided viewpoint

• Being close; thoroughly acquainted

What does it mean for something to be 'nebulous'?

• Lacking definition, form, or limits

• To show a sign that something bad is about to happen

• A false reason for doing something

• Excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities

What does it mean when something 'portends'?

• Lacking definition, form, or limits

• To show a sign that something bad is about to happen

• A false reason for doing something

• Excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities

What is a 'pretext'?

• Lacking definition, form, or limits

• To show a sign that something bad is about to happen

• A false reason for doing something

• Excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities

What does it mean to be 'rapacious'?

• Lacking definition, form, or limits

• To show a sign that something bad is about to happen

• A false reason for doing something

• Excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities

What does it mean for something to be 'scintillating'?

• Marked by high spirits or excitement; brilliantly clever

• To provoke, as by constant criticism

• The quality of being crafty or using tricks to deceive

• To teach uncritically; to teach a one-sided viewpoint

What is a 'tenet'?

• Marked by high spirits or excitement; brilliantly clever

• To provoke, as by constant criticism

• The quality of being crafty or using tricks to deceive

• A basic generalization that is accepted as true and can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct