Understanding Key Vocabulary: Definitions and Usage
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This resource outlines essential vocabulary terms including "Arrears," "Canvass," "Conciliatory," and more, providing clear definitions and context for each term. From understanding the implications of being "in arrears" to recognizing the meaning of "recondite" as something that is difficult to comprehend, this guide enhances your vocabulary and comprehension skills. Suitable for students and anyone looking to improve their understanding of complex words, the terms listed span a range of topics from finance to social interactions.
Understanding Key Vocabulary: Definitions and Usage
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CP 11 Vocabulary 4 Tested Definitions
Arrears • The state of being in debt; unpaid debts • Canvass • To seek votes of opinions; to conduct a survey • Conciliatory • Making peace; attempting to resolve a dispute through goodwill • Covenant • A solemn agreement; a contract; a pledge
Disquiet • To make uneasy • Forestall • To thwart, prevent, or hinder something from happening; to head off • Hermetic • Impervious to external influence; airtight • Irascible • Easily angered or provoked; irritable
Jaunt • A short pleasure trip • Odious • Hateful; evil; vile • Recondite • Hard to understand; over one’s head • Slake • To quench; to satisfy; to assuage