Bps Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 12 Quiz

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1. What does the term 'ability' refer to?

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The term 'ability' specifically refers to power, knowledge, or skill, not strength, speed, emotions, feelings, weakness, or ignorance.

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2. Bliss (n.)

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Bliss is synonymous with complete joy or happiness, not with intense anger, partial sadness, or hesitant excitement.

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3. Blissful (adj.)

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The word 'blissful' is synonymous with being very happy and joyful, making the correct answer 'Very happy; joyful.' This is the opposite of feeling sad, gloomy, angry, irritated, confused, or uncertain.

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4. What is the definition of 'caress' (v.)?

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The word 'caress' typically refers to a gentle and loving touch, making the first incorrect answer 'To hit forcefully' and the second incorrect answer 'To ignore completely' not fitting definitions for the word. Similarly, the third incorrect answer 'To sing loudly' is unrelated to the actual definition of 'caress'.

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5. Caress (n.)

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A caress is a gentle and affectionate touch or hug, not associated with loud noise, cold breezes, or sharp pain.

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6. Clutch (v.)

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The verb 'clutch' refers to grabbing or holding onto something tightly, not releasing, discarding, or pushing it away.

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7. What is a clutch (n.)?

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A clutch in the context of machinery refers to the component that engages and disengages power transmission.

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8. To coax (v.) means:

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The correct answer, 'To persuade or urge in a gentle way,' is the definition of coaxing. Coercion involves force or threats, confusion is unrelated to coaxing, and confrontation is more direct and aggressive than coaxing.

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9. Furious (adj.)

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The word 'furious' is used to describe intense anger or extremeness in speed, strength, or wild behavior.

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10. Fury (n.)

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Fury typically refers to intense anger or wild and uncontrolled force, making options 3, 4, and 5 incorrect.

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11. What is the definition of gesture (n.)?

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A gesture is a specific movement of the arm or hand that conveys a message or emotion, not a facial expression, vocal sound, or general non-verbal communication using body language.

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12. Mope (v.)

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The correct definition of 'mope' is to be sad and gloomy, losing interest in things that usually bring pleasure. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'mope'.

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13. What does the verb 'prefer' mean?

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The correct answer 'To like better; to choose first' explains the meaning of the verb 'prefer'. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately define the term.

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14. What is the definition of preference (n.)?

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Preference (n.) refers to something that is favored or chosen over other alternatives, it is not related to specific types of food, clothing, or weather.

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15. Recover (v.)

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The word 'recover' specifically refers to regaining something lost or stolen, or returning to a normal state. The incorrect answers provided do not align with the definition of recover.

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16. Recovery (n.)

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Recovery refers to the restoration or return to a normal state, specifically in terms of health or wellbeing. It can also involve the act of retrieving something that was lost or stolen.

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17. What does 'replace' (v.) mean?

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The correct meaning of 'replace' is to take the place of something or put something back in place, not to remove completely, change partially, or fix temporarily.

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18. What is the definition of the term 'replacement' (n.)?

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The term 'replacement' refers to something or someone that substitutes or takes the place of another item or person.

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19. What does 'request (v.)' mean?

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The verb 'request' means to ask for something or make a formal demand for something.

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20. What is the definition of request (n.)?

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A request (n.) is defined as the thing asked for, such as a favor, item, or information.

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21. What is the definition of the verb 'separate'?

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The correct answer is 'To set or keep apart' because the word 'separate' means to divide or move apart, not to combine, unite, or converge.

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22. What does the adjective 'separate' mean?

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The adjective 'separate' means not together or not joined, the opposite of being united or connected.

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23. What does the verb 'shun' mean?

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The correct answer 'To take special pains to avoid; to keep away from' reflects the definition of shun, which means to deliberately avoid or ignore someone or something.

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What does the term 'ability' refer to?
Bliss (n.)
Blissful (adj.)
What is the definition of 'caress' (v.)?
Caress (n.)
Clutch (v.)
What is a clutch (n.)?
To coax (v.) means:
Furious (adj.)
Fury (n.)
What is the definition of gesture (n.)?
Mope (v.)
What does the verb 'prefer' mean?
What is the definition of preference (n.)?
Recover (v.)
Recovery (n.)
What does 'replace' (v.) mean?
What is the definition of the term 'replacement' (n.)?
What does 'request (v.)' mean?
What is the definition of request (n.)?
What is the definition of the verb 'separate'?
What does the adjective 'separate' mean?
What does the verb 'shun' mean?
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