vocab power u 5 lesson 17-20

adept meaning

• unskilled or inexperienced
• highly skilled or proficient
• average or mediocre
• clumsy or awkward

axiom meaning

• Axiom refers to a mathematical equation.
• Axiom is a type of philosophical argument.
• Axiom means a complex theory that requires proof.
• Axiom means a self-evident truth or a fundamental principle.

complement meaning

• A type of clothing accessory.
• A synonym for criticism.
• Something that completes or enhances another thing.
• A mathematical term for addition.

confound meaning

• To confuse or mix up.
• To separate or distinguish.
• To simplify or make easier.
• To clarify or explain.

cumulative meaning

• Cumulative means to decrease or diminish.
• Cumulative refers to a single event.
• Cumulative is a term used for static measurements.
• Cumulative means increasing or growing by accumulation.

delve meaning

• To skim the surface of a topic.
• To ignore and avoid a subject.
• To summarize briefly without detail.
• To investigate or research deeply.

diligent meaning

• Occasionally hardworking but mostly idle.
• Lazy and indifferent in effort.
• Only focused on short-term tasks.
• Hardworking and persistent in effort.

superlative meaning

• The lowest degree of comparison in adjectives or adverbs.
• The highest degree of comparison in adjectives or adverbs.
• A type of noun that describes a person or thing.
• A grammatical term for a verb tense.

tantalize meaning

• To provide a clear and direct answer to a question.
• To tease or torment with the promise of something unattainable.
• To ignore or dismiss without any consideration.
• To satisfy completely with a promise of something real.

unerring meaning

• Unreliable or inconsistent.
• Occasionally accurate.
• Subject to error or mistake.
• Infallible or consistently accurate.