Adv Sept List

What does it mean to "abscond"?

• To dance in a particular style
• To leave secretly to avoid detection

• To eat a large meal
• To collect a bunch of ideas together

What does "fastidious" mean?

• Very attentive and concerned about accuracy and detail

• Being extremely fast at work and making progress

• An unappealing look that someone has given

• A strong, definitive statement

What is "juxtaposition"?

• A type of musical instrument
• A cryptic message that someone must receive.

• The act of placing things side by side for comparison
• The act of finding out something new.

What does it mean to "placate" someone?

• To make someone feel concerned about the future.

• To make someone feel better by giving in to their demands
• To ignore someone completely and give no attention to their emotions.

• To make someone laugh hysterically about a topic.

What does "dogmatic" mean?

• Relating to dogs.

• Deciding that something is true without changing your mind.

• A concerning idea that pops up once in a while.

• A factual statement that is proven by science.

What does "deferential" mean?

• To treat someone disrespectfully.

• Showing respect to authority.

• To be uninterested in someone's opinion.

• To be aggressive toward someone.

What is a synonym for "innocuous"?

• Harmful
• Dangerous
• Harmless
• Risky

What is a synonym for "assuage"?

• lessen

• escalate
• intensify
• amplify

What does it mean to "surmise"?

• To make an educated guess
• To make a loud noise
• To write a letter to someone in need

• To forgive someone

If you are "punctilious" you are...

• careful to be more creative

• lazy about work

• eager to follow rules

• disinterested in most things