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What does the word 'speculate' mean?

To think about something. You could also speculate by guessing, reflecting, or supposing.

If I asked you to see my abode, what would I be asking you to see?

Where I live. An abode is anywhere that you may live for any period of time.

If something is scarce then how often can you find it?

Rarely. There is a scarcity of water in the desert, but not for those who live in the rainforest.

If you are trying to placate someone who is angry, what are you doing?

Trying to make them happy. If your best friend was angry, you would try to placate him or her because you wouldn't like to see them in a bad mood.

If you are feeling lethargic, what do you feel like?

Dull and slow. If you are sick with the flu and don't feel like doing anything but lying in bed all day, you are lethargic.

If I am agile, then what word would also describe me?

Quick. Agile can also be used to describe how quickly you use your mind. A person who can run fast and can do multiplication in their head like a calculator is agile in every way.

If someone is acting impudently, how are they acting?

Rude. Most people are impudent when they are angry; however, some people are rude and insulting because they haven't learned good manners.

If I am blitheful, then what am I?

joyful. You might experience blithe when you recieve something you have worked hard for, or when you have a great day.

If a teacher is tyrannical, how does he act?

Harsh. Something dramatic would have had to happen to describe a teacher in this way. Generally the word 'tyrant' is used to describe people who are extremely severe and unfair.

The new dress I bought is flamboyant, so what does it look like?

Bright and showy. If you wear something flamboyant, you are bound to get looks from everyone around you; however, acting flamboyant can cause those around you to be annoyed.