December 1 Weekly 10-word Vocabulary Review

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What is a 'gadabout'?

Back

A person who travels often or to many different places for pleasure.

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What is a 'raconteur'?

Back

A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way.

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What is a 'zephyr'?

Back

A gentle breeze.

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What does 'bovine' refer to?

Back

Relating to or affecting cattle.

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What does 'berate' mean?

Back

To scold or criticize someone angrily.

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What is the meaning of 'ephemeral'?

Back

Lasting for a very short time.

Front

Define 'quintessential'.

Back

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

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What does 'cacophony' mean?

Back

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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What is a 'paradox'?

Back

A statement that contradicts itself but may reveal a truth.

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What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

Back

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.