Rita Quiz 5

Confiscate

• To borrow something temporarily.
• To destroy something completely.
• To give away something freely.
• To take possession of something by authority.

Conjecture

• A conjecture is a proven fact.
• A conjecture is an unproven statement believed to be true.
• A conjecture is a type of mathematical proof.
• A conjecture is a statement that is always false.

Conscientious

• Careless and indifferent in tasks.
• Unfocused and disorganized in work.
• Diligent and careful in work or duties.
• Lazy and unmotivated in duties.

Consistent

• Inconsistent and unpredictable.
• Variable and erratic over time.
• Unreliable and sporadic.
• Reliable and uniform over time.

corroborate

• to confirm or support
• to ignore or overlook
• to confuse or mislead
• to deny or reject

derive

• To obtain or deduce from a source.
• To summarize information from a text.
• To analyze data for patterns.
• To create something new.

What does despondant mean?

• Feeling hopeless or in low spirits.
• Being indifferent or apathetic about life.
• Experiencing a sense of clarity and purpose.
• Feeling overly excited or joyful.

Elapse

• To pass or go by (in terms of time)
• To measure time intervals
• To calculate time duration
• To delay or postpone an event

Encompass

• To exclude or leave out.
• To partially cover or shield.
• To limit or restrict access.
• To surround or include completely.

Callous

• Compassionate and caring.
• Sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Emotionally expressive and warm-hearted.
• Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling.