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QUIZ WA 8
| Word in Context | Explanation |
|---|---|
| A callous attitude | is cruel and unfeeling |
| A litigious society | frequently takes legal action |
| An insufferable boor | is intolerably rude |
| Florid language | is flowery and excessive |
| Meticulous planning | is careful and detailed |
| Consecrated ground | is holy |
| To quell a rebellion | is to suppress the revolt |
| A holistic approach | takes everything into consideration |
| To exacerbate a problem | makes it worse |
| To condone violence | tolerates |
| To belabor a point | overemphasizes |
| To ratify an agreement | is to give official approval |
| A motley crew | is a varied collection of people |
| An equitable arrangement | is fair to all |
| A contagious disease | is passed on through physical contact |
| Inane remarks | are silly and meaningless |
| The embodiment of goodness | acts as a clear example of goodness |