Vocabulary in Context Flashcard

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What does 'carnage' mean?

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A large-scale slaughter or loss of life.

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Choose the correct use of 'extraneous' in a sentence.

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The extraneous noise made it hard to concentrate.

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Use 'infirmity' in a sentence.

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His infirmity prevented him from running the marathon.

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Which sentence uses 'obdurate' correctly?

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She was obdurate in her refusal to change her mind.

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Which of the following sentences uses the word 'berate' correctly?

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He berated his friend for being late.

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Define 'extraneous'.

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Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

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What is the meaning of 'infirmity'?

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A physical or mental weakness.

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What does 'obdurate' mean?

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Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

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Define 'berate'.

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To scold or criticize someone angrily.

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Use 'carnage' in a sentence.

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The battle resulted in great carnage.