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MEMBEAN QUIZ
| Question | |
|---|---|
| (n) a strong desire to harm someone physically or emotionally out of hate | malice |
| to think about something deeply or gaze at it intently | contemplate |
| (n) a record of historical events kept in sequential order | chronicle |
| to carefully plan or work it out in great detail ahead of time | formulate |
| to be skillful at many different things and is so highly adaptable or flexible at what they can do | versatile |
| to be too trusting, either because one doesn't have enough experience with life, or because one is childlike and simple | naive |
| personality or the way in which one tends to react to the various events in their life, or the mood one generally has | disposition |
| things that vary or change often, rising or falling seemingly at random | fluctuate |
| something that is just average or adequate in quality | mediocre |
| to get out of something, to free from something (i.e.: untie a knot completely, get out of a problem) | disentangled |
| a standing, how society views one's level of importance relative to their position in life or in character, physical height | stature |
| presents an ugly, unattractive, or disagreeable face to the world | unsightly |
| something that does great harm or is lethal (i.e.: tumor, hardened criminal) | malignant |
| a desire or thirst that cannot be satisfied or gotten rid of | unquenchable |
| something that is created and controlled by rules and laws (hence is legally punishable if violated) | statutory |
| to not quit until what was started is finished | tenacious |
| to be talked to or behave in a way that seems friendly by others, but nevertheless show that they think they are more intelligent or important (i.e.: to be a regular supporter or customer of something) | patronize |
| a temporary position that is filled only until it can be filled by someone who is more qualified | interim |
| something that is twisted out of shape in some way | distortion |
| one who proceeds someone else in a job, or is an ancestor | predecessor |
| to correct something, or make it right once more | rectify |
| a way of thinking or behaving that is one most commonly accepted by social groups | conventional |
| to be in trouble of some kind, or in a state of unfortunate circumstances | plight |
| something that cannot be gotten through by any means (i.e.: a problem that cannot be solved or understood) | impenetrable |
| a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way through the use of exaggeration, and is often used to make people see their faults | satire |
| the system of government currently in power in a given area, or a given controlling group or management of an organization | regime |
| exhibiting nothing to excess, but rather live in a balanced and measured way | moderation |
| something that shapes or influences the growth of something else | formative |
| a disagreement or conflict of opinion amongst a group of people | dissension |
| energetic, lively, filled with exciting activity | animated |
| a theory or guess that is based on information not certain or complete | conjecture |
| very great, impressive, or of considerable historical significance | monumental |
| a reason or explanation for why something is done | rationale |
| very poor, stricken by poverty (i.e.: soil that has been exhausted or drained of its nutrients) | impoverished |
| faithfulness or loyalty towards something (i.e.: a marriage, promise) | fidelity |
| the official approval or confirmation by all involved of a measure or agreement | ratification |
| a category, type, or class of artistic work | genre |
| warm, friendly, polite (i.e.: a greeting) | cordial |
| to take a long time, a lot of effort, and is often boring | laborious |
| a person who goes against one in some way (i.e.: an opponent in a contest, personal enemy in conflict) | adversary |
| a difficult situation or unpleasant mess that is hard to get out of | predicament |
| a weapon, tool, or piece of art that is created by human beings which is historically and culturally interesting | artifact |
| the best, nothing better (i.e.: in a field, study) | unsurpassed |
| to go away or vanish (i.e.: vanish a thought from mind, scatter a crowd in different directions) | dispel |
| the standard, model, or rule by which people conduct themselves | norm |
| goods or items which are shared in common by a community (i.e.: property) | communal |
| less mentally aware as in the past, and hence tends to be confused and forgetful at times (i.e.: an aging person) | senile |
| short, clear, and gets right to the point | concise |
| satisfaction or pleasure experienced about a job well done | gratification |
| one's current state of self-confidence, how one feels emotionally, and one's state of determination to complete tasks in a motivated way | morale |
| fast approaching, or is about to occur, usually has a negative force | impending |
| a general agreement about a given point | consensus |
| a structure or building that is used in defense against an invading army | fortification |
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