501 Vocabulary Questions - English-Learners

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  1. a. forerunner.A harbingeris a person or thing that foreshadows a
    coming event; a precursor.

  2. b.charm.An amuletis a charm worn around the neck to ward off
    evil.

  3. a. expert.A punditis a person who is an authority or expert on a
    given subject.

  4. a. example.A paradigmis a recognized example or model; a
    standard.

  5. c. original.An archetypeis an original from which other things are
    copied.

  6. b.spirit. Ethosis a distinguishing spirit, attitude, disposition, or set
    of beliefs held by a particular person, community, or culture.

  7. b.line.A queueis a line, usually of people or vehicles.

  8. a. spirited. Élanmeans vivacity, enthusiasm; it can also mean
    distinct style or flair.

  9. c. illogic.A non sequituris a conclusion that does not follow a
    logical path.

  10. b.expression. Countenancerefers to a person’s facial features or
    expression.

  11. b.closure.An apertureis an opening or gap.

  12. c. original.A surrogateis something that takes the place of another;
    a substitute for the original.

  13. c. public meeting.A conclaveis a secretive meeting.

  14. a. courage. Bravadois false courage or pride.

  15. b.color. Palloris paleness or lack of color.

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