Vocabulary Mastery Quiz: Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 12

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

Weakness or ignorance.

Strength or speed.

Emotions or feelings.

Power or knowledge; skill.

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

Explanation

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.)

Option 1Complete joy or happiness

Hesitant excitement

Partial sadness

Intense anger

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

Explanation

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

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3. Blissful (adj.)

Confused; uncertain.

Angry; irritated.

Very happy; joyful.

Sad; gloomy.

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.)?

To ignore completely

To touch in a tender or loving way.

To sing loudly

To hit forcefully

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.)

A loud noise

A sharp pain

A tender or loving touch or hug.

A cold breeze

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

Explanation

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.)

To throw or discard.

To release or let go of.

To grasp or hold tightly to.

To push or shove away.

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

Explanation

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.)?

A type of purse used by women to carry personal items.

The part of a machine that connects and disconnects the power from the rest of the machine.

A maneuver in some sports such as basketball or football.

A small handbag that holds essentials like a wallet and keys.

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

Explanation

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:

To confront directly and aggressively.

To confuse or bewilder.

To persuade or urge in a gentle way.

To coerce using force or threats.

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.)

2. Moderately happy and content.

1. Extremely calm and composed.

3. Mildly interested and curious.

1. Very, very angry.2. Very fast, strong, or wild.

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

Explanation

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

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10. Fury (n.)

4. Tolerance and acceptance.

5. Timidity and shyness.

3. Calmness and serenity.

1. Great anger2. Wild and uncontrolled force.

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

Explanation

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.)?

2. A vocal sound or utterance.

1. A type of facial expression.

3. A form of non-verbal communication using body language.

1. A movement of the arm or hand.2. Something done to show one’s feelings.

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.

Explanation

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.)

To be happy and excited; to gain interest in new activities.

To be energetic and lively; to be enthusiastic about life.

To be sad and gloomy; to lose interest in the things that usually bring pleasure.

To be gloomy and sad; to find pleasure in everyday activities.

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'.

Explanation

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?

To like better; to choose first.

To prioritize

To dislike

To be indifferent

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.

Explanation

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.)?

A type of weather

A type of food

That which is preferred.

A type of clothing

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.

Explanation

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.)

1. To lose track of something. 2. To intentionally destroy something. 3. To remain in a stagnant state.

1. To get back to a normal state; to get well again.2. To get back what was lost or stolen.

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.

Explanation

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.)

3. The act of causing harm or damage.

1. A return to a normal state.2. The act of getting back what was lost or stolen.

1. The process of becoming sick or injured.

2. The act of giving up or surrendering.

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.

Explanation

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?

3. To fix temporarily.

1. To remove completely.

1. To take the place of.2. To put back in place.

2. To change partially.

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.

Explanation

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.)?

A person or thing that takes the place of another.

A tool used for repairing objects.

The act of changing something with a newer version or alternative.

The act of fixing something that is broken.

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

Explanation

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?

To ignore

To give

To refuse

To ask for.

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

Explanation

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.)?

The process of taking legal action.

The thing asked for.

The act of demanding something to be done.

A formal written document submitted to an authority.

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

Explanation

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'?

To combine

To set or keep apart.

To unite

To converge

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.

Explanation

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 verb 'shun' mean?

To mimic or imitate closely; to copy exactly.

To take special pains to avoid; to keep away from.

To embrace openly; to welcome eagerly.

To disregard completely; to pay no attention to.

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.

Explanation

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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23. What does the adjective 'separate' mean?

Unified; combined.

Together; joined.

Not together; not joined.

Apart; connected.

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

Explanation

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

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