VOCAB (List #1- a & b)

• What is the meaning of "conviction" in the following sentence: They share my strong/firm conviction that the policy is misguided.

• escape, either physically or mentally

• characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

• an unshakeable belief in something without need for proof

What is the meaning of "demeanor" in the following sentence: His quiet demeanor had a calming effect on us.

• the way a person behaves toward other people

• make worse

• characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

What is the meaning of "diligent" in the following sentence: Many hours of diligent research were required.

• escape, either physically or mentally

• characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

• an unshakeable belief in something without need for proof

What is the meaning of "elude" in the following sentence: The killer was able to elude the police.

• escape, either physically or mentally

• make worse

• the way a person behaves toward other people

What is the meaning of "exacerbate" in the following sentence: The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems.

• characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

• an unshakeable belief in something without need for proof

• • make worse

What is the definition of "abhors" in the sentence: She simply abhors exercise and hates to diet.

• surrounds

• hates

• includes

What is the meaning of "ambiguous" in the following sentence: Due to the ambiguous nature of the question, it was difficult to choose the right answer.

• struck with dread, shock, or dismay

• including all or everything

• having more than 1 possible meaning

What is the meaning of "appalled" in the following sentence: We were appalled at how long it took for our food to be served.

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  struck with dread, shock, or dismay

• including all or everything

• feel hatred or disgust toward

What is the meaning of "besieged" in the following sentence: They were besieged by reporters while leaving the courthouse.

• feel hatred or disgust toward

• having more than 1 possible meaning

• surround so as to force to give up

What is the meaning of "comprehensively" in the following sentence: Each patient was comprehensively evaluated.

• surround so as to force to give up

• including all or everything

• having more than 1 possible meaning