English Vocabulary Mastery: Level C Unit 6 Quiz

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1. Articulate

(v.) to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system; (adj.) able to use language... (v.) to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system; (adj.) able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully.

(c.) to write illegibly and incoherently

(b.) to speak softly and mumble

(a.) to be quiet and reserved

The correct definition of 'articulate' involves clear and effective communication skills, whether spoken or written. Options (a), (b), and (c) do not align with the definition of 'articulate'.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'articulate' involves clear and effective communication skills, whether spoken or written. Options (a), (b), and (c) do not align with the definition of 'articulate'.

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2. What is the definition of 'defect'?

(a) a positive attribute or quality

(b) to join a cause or organization

(n.) an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind; (v.) to desert a cause or organization

A defect refers to an imperfection or flaw, and can also mean to desert a cause or organization, making the correct answer the most suitable definition.

Explanation

A defect refers to an imperfection or flaw, and can also mean to desert a cause or organization, making the correct answer the most suitable definition.

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3. What is the meaning of 'finesse'?

C) A physical confrontation or fight.

B) A lack of skill or clumsiness.

(n.) delicate skill; tact and cleverness; (v.) to accomplish something by cleverness, good judgement, or skillful evasion.

D) An act of blatant dishonesty.

Finesse refers to delicate skill, tact, or cleverness in achieving a goal. It involves accomplishing something through cleverness and skillful evasion rather than brute force or clumsiness.

Explanation

Finesse refers to delicate skill, tact, or cleverness in achieving a goal. It involves accomplishing something through cleverness and skillful evasion rather than brute force or clumsiness.

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4. What does the term 'forthright' mean?

Rude

(adj.) frank, direct, straightforward

Confusing

Indecisive

The term 'forthright' means to be frank, direct, and straightforward in communication or behavior.

Explanation

The term 'forthright' means to be frank, direct, and straightforward in communication or behavior.

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5. What is the meaning of the word 'genial'?

Angry, hostile, or unfriendly

Boring, dull, or uninteresting

(adj.) cordial, pleasant cheerful or warm

Confused, disorganized, or chaotic

The correct answer provides synonyms that describe a positive and friendly demeanor, making it the opposite of the incorrect answer options.

Explanation

The correct answer provides synonyms that describe a positive and friendly demeanor, making it the opposite of the incorrect answer options.

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6. What does the term 'pseudonym' refer to?

A made-up word with no meaning

A person's real name

(n.) a pen name, name assumed by a writer

Nickname used for close friends

A pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.

Explanation

A pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.

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7. What does purge mean?

(v.) to wash away impurities, clean up; (n.) the process of getting rid of something or someone decisively

To repair and fix

To nurture and support

To gather and collect

Purge means to wash away impurities or to get rid of something decisively, not to gather, collect, repair, fix, nurture, or support.

Explanation

Purge means to wash away impurities or to get rid of something decisively, not to gather, collect, repair, fix, nurture, or support.

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8. What is the definition of repercussion?

(n.) an effect or consequence of some action or event, result; an echo or reverberation

(b) a sudden burst of energy

(a) a loud noise or sound

Repercussion refers to the effects or consequences of an action or event, or an echo/reverberation.

Explanation

Repercussion refers to the effects or consequences of an action or event, or an echo/reverberation.

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9. Resolute.

Timid

Indecisive

(adj.) bold, determined; firm

Persistent

The correct definition of 'resolute' is bold, determined, and firm, the opposite of persistent, timid, and indecisive.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'resolute' is bold, determined, and firm, the opposite of persistent, timid, and indecisive.

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10. What does it mean to be retentive?

Quick to forget information

Having a strong odor

Lacking the ability to remember things

(adj.) able to hold on, keep, or recall; retaining knowledge easily

Being retentive refers to the ability to hold on to, keep, or recall information easily. It is the opposite of lacking the ability to remember things or being quick to forget information.

Explanation

Being retentive refers to the ability to hold on to, keep, or recall information easily. It is the opposite of lacking the ability to remember things or being quick to forget information.

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11. What does the term 'scapegoat' refer to?

A type of hiking backpack

An ancient form of currency

(n.) a person or thing carrying the blame for others

A farm animal used in sacrificial rituals

The term 'scapegoat' specifically refers to a person or thing that is unfairly blamed or punished for the mistakes or wrongdoing of others. It does not refer to a farm animal used in sacrificial rituals, a type of hiking backpack, or an ancient form of currency.

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12. Abashed.

(adj.) extroverted and outgoing.

(adj.) indifferent and unconcerned.

(adj.) confident and self-assured.

(adj.) embarrashed, ashamed, or nonplussed

The correct answer describes someone who is embarrassed, ashamed, or unsure, which is the opposite of confident, extroverted, and indifferent.

Explanation

The correct answer describes someone who is embarrassed, ashamed, or unsure, which is the opposite of confident, extroverted, and indifferent.

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13. What does the word 'aloof' mean?

(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

Gregarious

Sociable

Friendly

The correct answer 'aloof' means being withdrawn and standing apart from others, which is the opposite of being friendly, gregarious, or sociable.

Explanation

The correct answer 'aloof' means being withdrawn and standing apart from others, which is the opposite of being friendly, gregarious, or sociable.

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14. What is the definition of anguish?

A state of happiness and contentment

A feeling of relaxation and peace

An emotion characterized by joy and excitement

(n.) great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow.

Anguish refers to a state of great mental suffering or distress, often caused by pain or sorrow. This is the opposite of happiness, relaxation, and joy.

Explanation

Anguish refers to a state of great mental suffering or distress, often caused by pain or sorrow. This is the opposite of happiness, relaxation, and joy.

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15. What does it mean to bask?

(c.) to hurry or rush through a task

(b.) to feel cold and uncomfortable

(a.) to hide or conceal oneself

(d.) to be in, or expose oneself to, harsh conditions

(v.) to be in, or expose onself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from.

The correct answer (v.) to bask means to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from pleasant warmth.

Explanation

The correct answer (v.) to bask means to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from pleasant warmth.

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16. Flaunt

B. to admire or praise openly

(v.) to wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offenseive way.

A. to hide or conceal

C. to obey or comply without question

Flaunt means to show off in an ostentatious or conspicuous way, not to hide, admire, or obey.

Explanation

Flaunt means to show off in an ostentatious or conspicuous way, not to hide, admire, or obey.

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17. Instill

(v.) to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in

(a.) to remove completely

(b.) to keep out

(c.) to change abruptly

The correct answer for 'instill' is to add gradually or introduce, not to remove completely, keep out, or change abruptly.

Explanation

The correct answer for 'instill' is to add gradually or introduce, not to remove completely, keep out, or change abruptly.

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18. What does the term 'ostracize' mean?

(v.) to welcome with open arms

(n.) a type of bird

(v.) to exclude from a group, banish, send away

(adj.) friendly and welcoming

The correct answer 'ostracize' is a verb that means to exclude someone from a group, banish, or send them away. The incorrect answers do not accurately define the term.

Explanation

The correct answer 'ostracize' is a verb that means to exclude someone from a group, banish, or send them away. The incorrect answers do not accurately define the term.

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19. What is the definition of premonition?

(b) A sudden feeling of happiness.

(a) A memory of a past event.

(n.) forewarning or foreboding of a future event

A premonition refers to a sense of forewarning or foreboding about a future event, not a memory of the past or a feeling of happiness. It is usually associated with predicting or foreseeing something that is yet to occur.

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