English 12 Vocab 3 Quiz

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1. A period of ten years

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Decade refers to a period of ten years. The other words in the list do not have the same meaning as decade. Admonish means to scold or warn someone, confine means to restrict or limit someone's movement, abhor means to hate or detest something, and detonate means to cause an explosion. Therefore, the correct answer is decade.

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English 12 Vocab 3 Quiz - Quiz

This 'English 12 Vocab 3 Quiz' assesses understanding of specific vocabulary through definitions and synonyms. It targets words like 'Abhor', 'Admonish', and 'Ephemeral', crucial for advanced English comprehension and usage, enhancing linguistic precision and breadth.

2. To plunge into or place under a liquid [synonym: Drown]

Explanation

Immerse means to plunge into or place under a liquid. It is synonymous with drown.

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3. To search into or examine thoroughly; question closely [synonym: Examine]

Explanation

The word "probe" means to search into or examine thoroughly, or to question closely. It is synonymous with the word "examine". In this context, "probe" is the correct answer because it aligns with the given definition and is the most appropriate choice among the options provided.

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4. To enclose within bounds; limit or restrict [synonym: Imprison]

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Confine means to enclose within bounds, limit or restrict. It is synonymous with "imprison". The other options, admonish, abhor, detonate, and decade, do not have the same meaning as confine. Therefore, the correct answer is confine.

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5. Easily deceived or cheated [synonym: Naive]

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Gullible is the correct answer because it means easily deceived or cheated, which is synonymous with being naive. The other options, haggle, ephemeral, immerse, and insomnia, do not have the same meaning as gullible and are not synonyms for naive.

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6. Lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory [synonym: Brief]

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The word "ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time or being short-lived. This is synonymous with the word "brief." The other options, "haggle," "immerse," "gullible," and "insomnia," do not have the same meaning as "ephemeral" and are therefore incorrect.

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7. To bargain in a petty quibbling and often contenious manner [synonym: Bargain]

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Haggle is the correct answer because it means to bargain in a petty quibbling and often contentious manner. It implies engaging in negotiations or discussions, often over small or trivial matters, with the intention of reaching a mutually agreeable outcome. The other options, such as Ephemeral (lasting for a short time), Immerse (to fully involve or engage in something), Gullible (easily deceived or fooled), and Insomnia (a sleep disorder), do not have the same meaning as haggle and are therefore not correct.

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8. A joining of the lips or edges of a wound or the like by stitching or some similar process [synonym: Stitch]

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The correct answer is "Suture." The explanation for this answer is that a suture refers to the process of joining the lips or edges of a wound or the like by stitching or some similar process. In medical terms, a suture is a stitch used to close a wound or surgical incision. The synonym "stitch" further reinforces the meaning of suture in this context.

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9. Inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when chronic [synonym: Restlessness]

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Insomnia refers to the inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when it becomes chronic. This condition is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. The term "restlessness" is mentioned as a synonym, which further supports the idea that the correct answer is "insomnia". The other options, haggle, ephemeral, immerse, and gullible, do not relate to the concept of sleep or restlessness, making them incorrect choices.

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10. Unintentionally; by accident; inadvertently; unknowingly [synonym: Without Knowing]

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Unwittingly means to do something without knowledge or awareness. It suggests that the action was done unintentionally, by accident, or inadvertently. This word implies that the person was unaware of the consequences or the true nature of their actions. Therefore, the correct answer in this case is "Unwittingly".

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11. To regard with extreme repugance or aversion; detest utterly; loath; abominate [synonym: Dispise]

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The correct answer is "Abhor." The word "abhor" means to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion, to detest utterly, to loath, or to abominate. It is a synonym for "despise." The other options, "admonish," "confine," "detonate," and "decade," do not have the same meaning as "abhor."

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12. To explode with suddenness and violence [synonym: Explode]

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Detonate is the correct answer because it means to explode with suddenness and violence. It is a synonym for explode and accurately describes the action of something bursting or erupting with force. Admonish means to scold or warn, confine means to restrict or limit, abhor means to hate or detest, and decade means a period of ten years. None of these words convey the idea of exploding with suddenness and violence, making them incorrect choices.

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13. To cause to be or become; make [synonym: Contribute]

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The word "render" means to cause to be or become, or to make something happen. It is synonymous with the word "contribute."

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14. To treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring [synonym: Ignore]

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Snub means to treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring. It implies deliberately disregarding or rejecting someone or something, often in a disrespectful manner. This word accurately describes the action of treating someone or something with contempt, which aligns with the given synonym "ignore".

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15. To caution advise, or counsel against something. [synonym: Warn]

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Admonish means to caution, advise, or counsel against something. It implies a warning or reprimand to prevent someone from making a mistake or engaging in undesirable behavior. The other options do not have the same meaning as admonish. Confine means to restrict or limit, abhor means to hate or detest, detonate means to explode, and decade refers to a period of ten years.

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16. Cease being in force; become invalid

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The word "lapse" means to cease being in force or to become invalid. This implies that something that was once valid or in effect is no longer so. This could be used to describe the expiration of a contract or the termination of a legal agreement. It can also refer to the passing of time or the expiration of a deadline. Overall, "lapse" signifies the end or invalidation of something that was once in effect.

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A period of ten years
To plunge into or place under a liquid [synonym: Drown]
To search into or examine thoroughly; question closely [synonym:...
To enclose within bounds; limit or restrict [synonym: Imprison]
Easily deceived or cheated [synonym: Naive]
Lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory [synonym:...
To bargain in a petty quibbling and often contenious manner [synonym:...
A joining of the lips or edges of a wound or the like by stitching or...
Inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when chronic...
Unintentionally; by accident; inadvertently; unknowingly [synonym:...
To regard with extreme repugance or aversion; detest utterly; loath;...
To explode with suddenness and violence [synonym: Explode]
To cause to be or become; make [synonym: Contribute]
To treat with disdain or contempt, especially by ignoring [synonym:...
To caution advise, or counsel against something. [synonym: Warn]
Cease being in force; become invalid
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