Level D, Part 2
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Which vocabulary word is a synonym for "sullen"?
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Paramount
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Morose
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Opaque
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Rebut
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This Level D, Part 2 quiz assesses vocabulary knowledge through synonym identification, context usage, analogy completion, group categorization, and correct word usage. It enhances linguistic precision and comprehension skills.
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Choose the word that is the best choice to fill the blank: The glass was made ____________ by the dust that had accumulated on it over the years.
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Morose
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Slapdash
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Stagnant
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Opaque
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A. OpaqueExplanation
The glass was made opaque by the dust that had accumulated on it over the years.Rate this question:
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Complete the analogy: ___________ : first rate :: Shakespeare : drama
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Paramount
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Succumb
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Incorrigible
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Brazen
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A. ParamountExplanation
The analogy is comparing two pairs of words. The relationship between the first pair is that the first word is synonymous with "first rate." Similarly, the relationship between the second pair is that "Shakespeare" is synonymous with "drama." Therefore, the word that completes the analogy should be synonymous with "first rate," which is "paramount."Rate this question:
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Which word does not belong in this group of four: accomplice conspirator prattle associate
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Accomplice
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Conspirator
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Prattle
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Associate
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A. PrattleExplanation
The words "accomplice," "conspirator," and "associate" all relate to being involved in some form of collaboration or partnership, often with a negative or secretive connotation. However, "prattle" stands out as it means to talk in a foolish or meaningless way, which is unrelated to the theme of collaboration or partnership.Rate this question:
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Is the underlined word (just in case, it's the one in all caps) used correctly in the sentence: I told him to REBUT out of my business. So nosy!
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Yes
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No
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A. NoExplanation
The word "rebut" is not used correctly in the sentence. The word "rebut" means to argue against or counter an argument or statement, which does not make sense in the given sentence. It would be more appropriate to use a different word such as "stay" or "get" instead of "rebut" to convey the intended meaning of asking someone to stay out of one's business.Rate this question:
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Is the underlined word (just in case, it's the one in all caps) used correctly in the sentence: After cutting class to go to the beach, the boy received a strong REPRIMAND from his parents.
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Yes
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No
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A. YesExplanation
The underlined word "REPRIMAND" is used correctly in the sentence. A reprimand is a strong expression of disapproval or criticism, often given as a punishment for wrongdoing. In this case, the boy received a reprimand from his parents for cutting class to go to the beach, indicating that they strongly disapproved of his actions.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank: Unable to pay off his debts to his boss, the poor cook was doomed to ____________ in the kitchen.
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Success
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Exodus
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Servitude
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Explicit
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A. ServitudeExplanation
The poor cook's inability to repay his debts to his boss led to his unfortunate fate of being trapped in servitude in the kitchen. This means that he was forced to work for his boss without any hope of escaping or gaining his freedom.Rate this question:
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Choose the word that fits best as a SYNONYM for: slapdash
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Hairy
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Hunted
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Happy
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Hurried
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A. HurriedExplanation
The word "slapdash" means done hastily or without care. Among the given options, "hurried" is the best synonym for "slapdash" as it also conveys the idea of being done quickly or rushed.Rate this question:
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Choose the word that fits best as an ANTONYM for: stagnant
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Flowing
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Still
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Exodus
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Deep
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A. FlowingExplanation
The word "stagnant" means not moving or flowing, while "flowing" means moving or running smoothly. Therefore, "flowing" is the best antonym for "stagnant".Rate this question:
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What part of speech is the word "succumb"?
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Noun
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Adjective
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Verb
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Subject
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A. VerbExplanation
The word "succumb" is classified as a verb. Verbs are words that express actions, occurrences, or states of being. In this case, "succumb" refers to yielding or giving in to something, which is an action. Therefore, it is categorized as a verb.Rate this question:
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