Word Wise 3

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What is the meaning of 'incumbent'?

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An office holder who is currently in a position.

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What is the common Latin root shared by 'extraordinary' and 'disorder'?

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Both words share the Latin root 'ordo', meaning order.

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Are 'veto' and 'authorize' synonyms or antonyms?

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Antonyms.

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What is the common Latin root shared by 'interruption' and 'corruption'?

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Both words share the Latin root 'rupt', meaning to break.

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What does 'secession' mean?

Back

Withdrawal from a group or organization.

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What is a synonym for 'withdrawal'?

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Secession.

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What does 'disruptive' mean?

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Causing or tending to cause disruption.

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What is the meaning of 'antonym'?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is the meaning of 'synonym'?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What does 'corruption' refer to?

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Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power.