Vocabulary pt

What is the definition of 'suppress'?

• To encourage or promote

• To release or unleash

• To support or assist

• To hold back or restrain

What does 'futile' mean?

• Productive

• Effective

• Useful

• Pointless

Define 'inflicted'.

• To bring joy and happiness to someone

• To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

• To heal and comfort someone

• To cause something to be celebrated by someone

Explain the meaning of 'censure'.

• To apologize for someone or something

• To praise someone or something

• To express severe disapproval of someone or something

• To ignore someone or something

What is the definition of 'acquitted'?

• Found guilty

• Sentenced to probation

• Charged with a crime

• Declared not guilty

What do 'trifles' refer to?

• Things of little value or importance

• Valuable possessions

• Important belongings

• Expensive items

Define 'oracle'.

• A mythical creature with magical powers

• A type of computer software

• A person or agency considered to provide wise and insightful counsel or prophetic predictions

• A type of fruit

Explain the concept of 'conscience'.

• Inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives

• A type of exercise equipment used for building strength

• A type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit

• The study of the stars and planets

What is the meaning of 'detractor'?

• A person who is afraid of someone or something

• A person who speaks or writes in a disparaging manner about someone or something.

• A person who is indifferent towards someone or something

• A person who praises someone or something

Define 'conflate'.

• To combine or merge

• To simplify or clarify

• To separate or divide

• To expand or enlarge