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QUIZ WA 8
Word in Context | Explanation |
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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 |