What does 'hapless' mean?
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Ill-fated; unlucky.
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What does 'hapless' mean?
Ill-fated; unlucky.
What does 'conspicuous' mean?
Standing out so as to be clearly visible.
What does 'perfunctory' mean?
Done routinely with little care.
What does 'demagogue' refer to?
A person who appeals to the emotions or prejudices of the people.
What does the word 'taciturn' mean?
Reserved or quiet.
What is the definition of 'ameliorate'?
To make better or more tolerable.
Define 'coalesce'.
To come together to form a single group or mass.
What does 'auspicious' mean?
Favorable; promising.
Define 'affable'.
Friendly.
Define 'verisimilitude'.
The appearance of being true or real.
How is 'enigma' defined?
Something or someone puzzling or hard to understand.
What is the meaning of 'pious'?
Very observant of religious practices.
What does 'penitent' mean?
Remorseful.
Explain the term 'idiosyncratic'.
Peculiar or unique to an individual; having distinctive characteristics.
What is the meaning of 'equivocal'?
Subject to two or more interpretations; of uncertain nature or classification.
What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous'?
Universal.
Define 'amiable'.
Friendly and good.
Explain the term 'amenable'.
Agreeable or cooperative.
What is the concept of 'hedonism'?
The pursuit of pleasure.
What does the word 'abet' mean?
To aid, act as an accomplice.
What is the meaning of 'haughty'?
Arrogant; snobbish.
Define 'austere'.
Severe or strict in manner, attitude or appearance; lacking any excess.
Explain the term 'incongruous'.
Out of place.
Define 'assiduous'.
Diligent; hard working.
What is the meaning of 'languid'?
Exhausted.
What does the word 'clamor' mean?
A mixture of disagreeable sounds.
Explain the term 'adroit'.
Skillful; accomplished; highly competent.
What does 'eminent' mean?
Prominent; distinguished.
Define 'untoward'.
Unfavorable, inappropriate, or inconvenient.
Define 'irreproachable'.
Beyond criticism or fault, perfect or faultless in behavior or actions.
What does 'abhor' mean?
To detest or loathe.
What is the meaning of 'iconoclast'?
One who attacks traditional ideas or institutions.
How is 'magnate' defined?
A powerful or influential person.
What is the meaning of the word 'abhor'?
To detest or loathe.
What does 'dearth' mean?
A lack or deficiency.
Define 'secular'.
Worldly, not spiritual.
Define 'anathema'.
A deep dislike or aversion.
What does 'omnipresent' mean?
Present everywhere at the same time.
Define 'gregarious'.
Sociable; enjoying the company of others.
Define 'profligate'.
Wasteful.
What does 'engender' mean?
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
What is the meaning of 'spurious'?
False or not genuine; lacking authenticity.
Define 'palliate'.
To soothe or mitigate.
