December 13 Vocabulary Review

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What does the word salient mean?

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Prominent or noticeable.

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What does the word spurious mean?

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False.

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What does the word corroborate mean?

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To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

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What does the word quintessential mean?

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A typical example of a quality or class.

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What does the word pragmatic mean?

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Practical and realistic.

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What does the word ambiguous mean?

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Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

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What does the word benevolent mean?

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Well-meaning and kindly.

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What does the word cacophony mean?

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A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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What does the word dichotomy mean?

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A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

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What does the word ephemeral mean?

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Lasting for a very short time.