Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the word 'Trifle' mean?

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A thing of little value or importance.

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What does it mean to 'Detain' someone?

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To keep someone in custody or delay them.

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What does 'Facetious' mean?

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Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

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What is the meaning of 'Scrutinize'?

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To examine something very carefully and in detail.

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What does it mean to 'Linger'?

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To stay in a place longer than necessary.

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What does 'Ambiguous' mean?

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Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

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What does 'Candid' mean?

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Truthful and straightforward; frank.

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What does 'Eloquent' mean?

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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

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What does 'Frivolous' mean?

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Not having any serious purpose or value.

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What does 'Imminent' mean?

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About to happen; impending.