What is the noun form of 'cordial'?
Cordiality.
What does 'decline' refer to?
A decrease or downward trend.
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Cordial Relations

What is the noun form of 'cordial'?

Cordiality.

p.18
Candid Communication

What does 'decline' refer to?

A decrease or downward trend.

p.7
Carnivorous Behavior

What is 'carnage'?

The appalling slaughter in a war-torn country.

p.6
Cunning and Canniness

What is the noun form of 'capricious'?

Caprice.

p.22
Cordial Relations

What is the noun form of 'commiserate'?

Commiseration.

p.24
Cordial Relations

What does 'encompass' mean?

To embrace, incorporate, or comprise.

p.17
Candid Communication

What is a precis?

A summary, abstract, or synopsis of a book's plot.

p.2
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'canny' mean?

Shrewd, astute, or perspicacious.

p.20
Cunning and Canniness

What is the meaning of 'prognosticate'?

To predict or foretell using current trends.

p.17
Candid Communication

What does it mean to resuscitate?

To revive, resurrect, or revitalize something that is defunct.

p.1
Cunning and Canniness

What is a synonym for 'casualty'?

Victim, fatality, or mortality.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What does the verb 'conserve' mean?

To preserve, maintain, or safeguard natural resources.

p.12
Cunning and Canniness

What is the verb form of 'celerity'?

Accelerate.

p.25
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'corpulent' mean?

Obese, stout, or plump.

p.30
Cunning and Canniness

What is the meaning of 'incubate'?

To foster or nourish, as in developing a love for art.

p.1
Incidental Expenses

What does 'incidental' mean in the context of expenses?

Expenses that are subsidiary, subordinate, or secondary.

p.2
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'uncanny' refer to?

A mysterious or extraordinary resemblance to someone.

p.26
Cunning and Canniness

What does the root 'cour, curs' mean?

To run.

p.8
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'cataclysm' mean?

A large-scale and violent event in the natural world, such as floods or earthquakes.

p.14
Candid Communication

What does 'chronological' refer to?

In chronological order; relating to time.

p.21
Candid Communication

What does the prefix 'con-' signify?

Together or intensifier.

p.24
Cordial Relations

What does 'conciliatory' refer to?

Measures aimed at appeasing or placating.

p.12
Candid Communication

What does 'censure' refer to?

A reprimand, rebuke, or reproof.

p.16
Candid Communication

What is the definition of 'incisive'?

Penetrating, perceptive, insightful.

p.10
Cunning and Canniness

What is the definition of 'accessory'?

An accessory is something that goes with or complements something else, often used in fashion.

p.25
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'incorporate' mean?

To include or embody in a whole.

p.17
Candid Communication

What is a piano recital?

A concert or performance featuring piano music.

p.16
Candid Communication

What is a circumlocution?

An indirect way of speaking.

p.28
Imperceptible Differences

What does the term 'accretion' refer to?

The slow accumulation or gathering of materials, such as rocks formed by limestone.

p.17
Candid Communication

What is kinetic energy?

Energy associated with motion.

p.24
Cordial Relations

What is an example of correlation mentioned?

The obvious correlation between smoking and lung cancer.

p.4
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'capacious' describe?

Something that is roomy or ample.

p.30
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'cryptic' mean?

Mysterious, abstruse, or enigmatic remarks that leave people wondering.

p.8
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'incarnadine' mean?

A term referring to a flesh-colored or blood-red stain.

p.4
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'captious' mean?

Critics who are carping, quibbling, or caviling.

p.4
Captivating and Captious

What is the meaning of 'captivating'?

Charming, enchanting, or attractive.

p.10
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'inaccessible' mean?

Inaccessible means not able to be reached or approached.

p.9
Incendiary Remarks

What is the meaning of 'cauterize'?

To burn the skin or flesh of a wound to stop bleeding or prevent infection.

p.2
Cordial Relations

What does 'incandescent' mean?

Radiant, brilliant, or burning.

p.14
Imperceptible Differences

What is an anachronism?

Something that is out of its proper time period.

p.16
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'circumvent' imply?

To bypass, sidestep, or avoid.

p.18
Candid Communication

What does 'declaim' mean?

To speak or lecture in a formal or passionate manner.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

Why is the choice of materials considered critical?

It is vital for product safety.

p.21
Imperceptible Differences

What does 'corrugated' describe?

Something that is ridged, fluted, or grooved.

p.28
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'secrete' mean?

To conceal or hide assets, such as in Swiss bank accounts.

p.11
Cordial Relations

How are today's computers compared to their predecessors?

They are much faster.

p.26
Imperceptible Differences

What does 'precursor' refer to?

Something that comes before and indicates something else.

p.18
Candid Communication

What is a 'declivity'?

A gradual downward slope.

p.30
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'uncultivated' refer to?

Land that is not cultivated or a person who is unrefined.

p.20
Candid Communication

What does 'incognizant' imply?

Being unaware or oblivious to something.

p.25
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'counterintuitive' mean?

Something that seems wrong but is not always incorrect.

p.4
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'incapacitate' mean?

To disable or render incapable.

p.32
Cunning and Canniness

What does the verb 'covet' mean?

To desire, crave, or yearn for something.

p.32
Cunning and Canniness

What is the adjective form of 'covet'?

Covetous.

p.5
Imperceptible Differences

What does 'susceptible' mean in the context of mental health?

More likely to be affected, such as being more susceptible to depression during winter.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'discernment' refer to?

The ability to judge well; insight or discrimination.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What does 'coalesce' mean?

To grow together or unite.

p.21
Cunning and Canniness

What does the verb 'concoct' mean?

To devise, fabricate, or contrive a story.

p.5
Capitulation and Recapitulation

What is the meaning of 'recapitulate'?

To summarize or restate.

p.26
Captivating and Captious

What does 'cursory' imply?

A quick or superficial glance.

p.7
Cordial Relations

What is the meaning of 'cardiac arrest'?

A medical emergency where the heart stops functioning.

p.5
Capitulation and Recapitulation

What is the adjective form of 'inception'?

Incipient.

p.31
Candid Communication

What does 'incumbent' mean in a governmental context?

It is incumbent on the government to take the lead; it means binding, obligatory, or mandatory.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What is a 'conglomeration'?

A collection or cluster of different things, such as shops and restaurants.

p.20
Candid Communication

What does the term 'reconnaissance' refer to?

A survey, exploration, or observation.

p.10
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'antecedence' refer to?

Antecedence refers to the chain of priority or sequence.

p.10
Cunning and Canniness

What does it mean to 'concede'?

To concede means to yield, surrender, or relinquish something.

p.14
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'chic' mean in terms of style?

Fashionable, debonair, stylish.

p.1
Cadence and Rhythm

How is 'cadence' defined?

A smooth movement back and forth, often related to rhythm or tempo.

p.29
Candid Communication

What does 'credibility' refer to?

The quality of being believable or trustworthy.

p.16
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'circumscribe' mean?

To restrict or limit.

p.29
Cunning and Canniness

What is the meaning of 'credulous'?

Easily fooled or deceived; gullible.

p.26
Candid Communication

What is a synonym for 'recourse'?

Option, resort, alternative.

p.8
Cunning and Canniness

What role does a 'catalyst' play?

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

p.32
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'cupidity' refer to?

Avarice or greed.

p.4
Cunning and Canniness

What is a 'gaffe'?

A mistake or blunder.

p.27
Cordial Relations

What does the term 'succor' mean?

Relief, aid, assistance.

p.11
Candid Communication

What does 'intercede' mean?

To mediate, negotiate, or intervene on someone's behalf.

p.29
Candid Communication

What does 'apocryphal' mean?

Of doubtful authenticity, often referring to a story or statement.

p.21
Cunning and Canniness

In what context might someone 'connive'?

To overlook or disregard offenses in exchange for bribes.

p.7
Cordial Relations

What does 'discordant' mean?

Clashing or incompatible.

p.6
Cunning and Canniness

What is the adjective form of 'precipitate'?

Precipitous.

p.6
Carnivorous Behavior

How is 'caper' used in a sentence?

A young goat capering in its pen.

p.22
Candid Communication

In what context is 'contemplate' used in the example sentences?

To reflect on one's body or the future.

p.15
Cadence and Rhythm

What is the verb form of 'synchronize'?

To cause to occur at the same time.

p.25
Cunning and Canniness

What is the noun form of 'corpulent'?

Corpulence.

p.8
Cunning and Canniness

What is the verb form of 'incarnate'?

To embody or personify.

p.2
Cunning and Canniness

What is an example of 'cunning'?

A cunning, underhanded plan to win the election.

p.5
Imperceptible Differences

What does 'imperceptible' mean?

Not able to be perceived or noticed.

p.8
Cunning and Canniness

What is a 'category'?

A classification or sort of items.

p.24
Cordial Relations

What is the meaning of 'correlation'?

A connection, association, or link between two things.

p.5
Imperceptible Differences

What is the noun form of 'perceive'?

Perception.

p.1
Cunning and Canniness

What lifestyle is described as 'decadent'?

A wealthy and dissolute lifestyle.

p.1
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'deciduous' refer to?

Trees that shed their leaves seasonally.

p.21
Candid Communication

What is a characteristic of a concave lens?

It is shaped to curve inward.

p.18
Candid Communication

What is a synonym for 'clamor'?

Din, racket, or babel.

p.32
Candid Communication

What is the role of a curator?

The person responsible for managing a museum.

p.32
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'procure' mean?

To obtain or secure something.

p.28
Imperceptible Differences

What does 'discrete' mean in terms of information?

Information that is transferred in distinct or separate packets.

p.26
Cordial Relations

What is the definition of 'discourse'?

Engaging in discussion or communication.

p.19
Cunning and Canniness

What is a 'recluse'?

A person who lives in seclusion, often like a hermit.

p.27
Cunning and Canniness

What is a 'plutocracy'?

A rule by the wealthy elite.

p.21
Cordial Relations

What does the verb 'consort' imply?

To associate, mingle, or fraternize with others.

p.31
Cunning and Canniness

What is the verb form of 'succumb'?

To succumb means to capitulate, submit, or surrender.

p.3
Incendiary Remarks

What does 'incendiary' mean?

Inflammatory or provocative remarks.

p.7
Cordial Relations

What is the opposite of 'discord'?

Concord.

p.20
Cunning and Canniness

What is a 'connoisseur'?

An expert or savant, particularly in fine wines.

p.17
Candid Communication

What does it mean to rescind?

To remove, abrogate, or repeal a decision or ban.

p.16
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'circuitous' mean?

Indirect, roundabout, meandering.

p.9
Incendiary Remarks

What does 'caustic' refer to?

It refers to substances that can burn or corrode, often used to describe chemicals or remarks.

p.14
Cunning and Canniness

What is an example of 'chic' used as a noun?

Chicanery, which refers to trickery or fraud.

p.25
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'counterproductive' mean?

Measures that lead to negative outcomes.

p.4
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'incipient' refer to?

Emerging or in its initial stages.

p.18
Candid Communication

What is the verb form of 'acclaim'?

Acclaimed by the critics.

p.16
Cordial Relations

What is the meaning of 'circumspect'?

Prudent, cautious, discreet.

p.26
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'recur' mean?

To happen again or run again.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What can a lack of discernment lead to?

Disastrous choices, such as poor business partnerships.

p.27
Cordial Relations

What is a 'concourse'?

A gathering or assembly, such as a vast concourse of learned men.

p.11
Candid Communication

In what context was 'intercede' used in the example?

Several employees interceded on her behalf when the boss accused her of lying.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What is a 'concierge'?

A person who serves and assists, often in a hotel setting.

p.12
Candid Communication

What is the meaning of 'censorship'?

The suppression of speech or other public communication.

p.32
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'sinecure' refer to?

A position requiring little or no work.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What is a hypocrite?

A person who pretends to have virtues they do not possess.

p.11
Captivating and Captious

What is the meaning of 'unprecedented'?

An event that has not occurred before.

p.7
Carnivorous Behavior

What does 'carnivorous' mean?

Relating to or characteristic of carnivores.

p.15
Cunning and Canniness

What is cronyism?

The practice of favoring one's friends or associates in political appointments or business.

p.20
Cordial Relations

What does 'incognito' mean?

Traveling anonymously or not known.

p.10
Cunning and Canniness

What is the meaning of 'cessation'?

Cessation means the termination or discontinuation of something.

p.8
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'incarnation' refer to?

The embodiment or personification of a quality or concept.

p.24
Cunning and Canniness

What is the verb form of 'contrived'?

Contrive.

p.18
Candid Communication

What does the term 'acclaim' refer to?

Winning critical praise or recognition.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What is the noun form of 'conserve'?

Conservation.

p.29
Cordial Relations

What does 'discredit' mean?

To harm the reputation of someone or something; to make others doubt.

p.5
Capitulation and Recapitulation

What does 'capitulate' mean?

To surrender or relent.

p.26
Candid Communication

What is the meaning of 'concur'?

To agree or run together.

p.19
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'proclivity' mean?

An inclination, predisposition, or propensity for something, such as hard work.

p.7
Cordial Relations

What does the prefix 'card' refer to?

Heart.

p.5
Capitulation and Recapitulation

What does 'inception' refer to?

The beginning or founding of a project.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What does 'condone' mean?

To excuse or disregard an action, often used in the context of wrongdoing.

p.6
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'precipitate' mean in the context of unexpected costs?

To trigger, accelerate, or expedite a situation.

p.31
Candid Communication

What does 'preoccupied' imply?

It implies being too absorbed or engrossed in worries to enjoy other activities.

p.3
Incendiary Remarks

What is the meaning of 'enchantment'?

Magic or captivation.

p.15
Candid Communication

What is a chronicle?

A record or narrative of events in the order they occurred.

p.15
Cordial Relations

What does 'cinch' mean in the context of making a dish?

Something that is very easy to do.

p.22
Cordial Relations

What does 'commiserate' mean?

To sympathize or console someone in their loss.

p.30
Cunning and Canniness

What are examples of 'occult' practices?

Magic and fortune-telling.

p.4
Cunning and Canniness

What does the root 'capt' signify?

To take.

p.24
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'contrived' mean?

Artificial or labored, often referring to a plot.

p.25
Cunning and Canniness

What is a 'counterpoint'?

An opposite or contrasting element.

p.2
Candid Communication

How would you describe someone who is 'candid'?

Forthright, frank, and sincere.

p.12
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'celerity' mean?

Speed, swiftness, or velocity.

p.17
Candid Communication

What does solicitous mean?

Eager, concerned, or considerate about someone's well-being.

p.18
Candid Communication

What does 'clamor' mean?

A loud noise or uproar, often in a public space.

p.29
Cunning and Canniness

What is an example of a 'recreant'?

A soldier who surrenders without a fight.

p.9
Candid Communication

What does 'incessant' mean?

It describes something that does not go away; it is unceasing or constant.

p.28
Cordial Relations

How is 'discreet' defined?

Being prudent and unobtrusive, often followed at a distance.

p.32
Candid Communication

What is a 'proxy' in the context of meetings?

A delegate or substitute sent to cast a vote.

p.18
Candid Communication

What does 'reclaim' mean?

To recover or take back something.

p.12
Candid Communication

Why is censorship difficult to maintain today?

Because of the age of the Internet.

p.11
Imperceptible Differences

What does 'recession' refer to in the context of galaxies?

The velocity of the recession of a galaxy is proportional to its distance.

p.19
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'preclude' mean?

To make impossible or to rule out, such as an injury that precluded an athletic career.

p.6
Candid Communication

What does the term 'precept' refer to?

A principle, tenet, or doctrine learned by example rather than by precept.

p.31
Cordial Relations

What does 'unencumbered' mean?

It means to travel light and free from burdens.

p.3
Incendiary Remarks

What is a synonym for 'incentive'?

Inducement or motivation.

p.15
Cordial Relations

What does the term 'crony' refer to?

An intimate or confidant; a close friend.

p.22
Cunning and Canniness

What is the noun form of 'coerce'?

Coercion.

p.9
Incendiary Remarks

What is a 'holocaust' in the context of the term's origin?

It refers to a catastrophic event involving widespread destruction, originally meaning 'whole burn'.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What is a critical analysis?

An essential examination of strategies or materials.

p.12
Candid Communication

What is an example of 'censure' in a sentence?

International censure of the invasion.

p.18
Candid Communication

What is the noun form of 'declaim'?

Declamation.

p.24
Cordial Relations

What does 'reconcile' mean?

To resolve or settle differences.

p.7
Cordial Relations

What does 'cordial' mean?

Affable, genial, amiable.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What is an example of hypocrisy?

Saying one thing but doing another.

p.7
Carnivorous Behavior

What does the root 'carn' refer to?

Flesh.

p.3
Incendiary Remarks

What does 'recant' mean?

To revoke or renounce a statement.

p.22
Incendiary Remarks

What does 'combustible' refer to?

Material that is flammable or incendiary.

p.15
Cunning and Canniness

What does it mean to 'cinch' a victory?

To assure or secure a victory.

p.28
Capitulation and Recapitulation

What is the meaning of 'crescendo' in the context of stress?

It refers to the peak or culmination of decades of marital stress.

p.14
Candid Communication

What does 'chronic' describe?

A persistent or constant condition, such as a chronic disease.

p.23
Cordial Relations

In what context might 'coalesce' be used?

Referring to reformers who gradually formed a political movement.

p.24
Cordial Relations

What is the verb form of 'reconcile'?

Reconcile.

p.19
Cunning and Canniness

What is the meaning of 'occlude'?

To obstruct, clog, or choke, as in a blood clot that occluded a major artery.

p.27
Cordial Relations

What does it mean to 'incur' expenses?

To suffer or sustain expenses.

p.29
Cunning and Canniness

What is 'credulity'?

The tendency to be too ready to believe something.

p.29
Candid Communication

What does 'incredulous' mean?

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

p.19
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'claustrophobia' refer to?

A fear of closed or small spaces, often associated with small-town life.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'criterion' mean?

A standard or principle by which something is judged.

p.27
Cunning and Canniness

What is the implication of a plutocracy prevailing over democracy?

It suggests that wealth can dominate political power.

p.27
Cunning and Canniness

What are synonyms for 'autocrat'?

Dictator, despot, tyrant.

p.3
Incendiary Remarks

What does it mean to be 'incensed'?

To be enraged or infuriated.

p.6
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'capricious' describe?

Employees who are at the mercy of an impulsive or unpredictable manager.

p.22
Candid Communication

What is the noun form of 'contemplate'?

Contemplation.

p.9
Cordial Relations

What does 'accede' mean?

To agree to a request or demand; to give consent.

p.11
Cordial Relations

What is the meaning of 'predecessor'?

Something that came before, such as an earlier model or version.

p.13
Cunning and Canniness

What characterizes discriminating readers?

They are perceptive and insightful.

p.27
Cunning and Canniness

What is an 'autocrat'?

A ruler with no limitations on their powers.

p.3
Incendiary Remarks

What is an example of an incendiary item?

An incendiary bomb.

p.6
Carnivorous Behavior

What does 'caper' mean as a verb?

To leap or frolic.

p.22
Candid Communication

What does the verb 'contemplate' mean?

To consider or ponder something deeply.

p.15
Cadence and Rhythm

What does 'synchronous' mean?

Occurring at the same time; simultaneous.

p.22
Cunning and Canniness

What characterizes a 'nonconformist'?

A person who insists on going their own way, often stubbornly.

p.23
Cordial Relations

What does 'consummate' mean when used as an adjective?

Perfect, supreme, or ultimate.

p.11
Cordial Relations

What does 'succeeding' mean?

Generations or events that come after.

p.11
Captivating and Captious

How is 'unprecedented' used in context?

To describe an event that is unparalleled or unequaled.

p.15
Candid Communication

What is a chronometer?

A fancy new timepiece used for measuring time.

p.11
Imperceptible Differences

What significant event is referred to as 'the great recession'?

The economic downturn of 2008.

p.31
Captivating and Captious

What does 'cumbersome' describe?

It describes something that is burdensome, unwieldy, or ponderous, like a cumbersome application process.

p.7
Carnivorous Behavior

What is a 'carnivore'?

An animal that eats flesh, like lions.

p.22
Cunning and Canniness

What does 'coerce' mean?

To pressure or compel someone into agreement.

p.22
Incendiary Remarks

What is the noun form of 'combustible'?

Combustibility.

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