W.O.W. Flashcard # 9-12

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What does the word 'formidable' mean?

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Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

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Provide an example of 'formidable' used in a sentence.

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The mountains were a formidable barrier.

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What is an antonym for 'devious'?

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Honest.

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What does 'deprecate' mean?

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To express disapproval of.

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In the context of the sentence, what does the old man deprecate?

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TV sitcoms.

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What does 'erroneous' mean?

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Containing errors; incorrect.

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If a report is described as 'erroneous', what is it likely to contain?

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Errors.

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What does 'deference' imply in a social context?

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Showing respect to others.

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In the sentence 'Her relatives treat one another with deference', what does this suggest about their relationship?

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They show respect to each other.

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What is the meaning of 'antonym'?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.