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Can You Answer These Vocabulary Questions? In this quiz, you are requested to come up with the best description for each word according to what you know. How about you give it a shot and get to see how well you will do and add on it. All the best as you tackle it!

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1.

Define copious.
- A.
  
  Plentiful
- B.
  
  Scarce
- C.
  
  Objective
- D.
  
  Meager
Correct Answer
A. Plentiful

Explanation
The word "copious" means plentiful or abundant. It is used to describe something that exists in large quantities or is available in great abundance. Therefore, the correct answer is "plentiful".

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2.

Define officious.
- A.
  
  Unwilling to help
- B.
  
  Eager to defend another
- C.
  
  Eager to provide unwanted advice
- D.
  
  Offers support
Correct Answer
C. Eager to provide unwanted advice

Explanation
The word "officious" refers to someone who is overly eager to offer advice or assistance, even when it is not needed or wanted. This person may intrude on others' affairs without invitation and may be seen as meddlesome or interfering.

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3.

What does the word voracious mean in the following sentence: The dog's voracious appetite could not be satisfied with small treats.
- A.
  
  Quenched
- B.
  
  Small
- C.
  
  Insatiable
- D.
  
  Impatient
Correct Answer
C. Insatiable

Explanation
The word "voracious" in the sentence means having an insatiable appetite or hunger that cannot be satisfied. It implies that the dog's appetite is very intense and cannot be quenched with small treats. Therefore, the correct answer is "insatiable".

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4.

Define tenacious:
- A.
  
  Cooperative
- B.
  
  Afraid
- C.
  
  Encouraging
- D.
  
  Stubborn
Correct Answer
D. Stubborn

Explanation
Tenacious means to be persistent or stubborn in holding onto something or pursuing a goal. It implies a strong determination and unwillingness to give up easily. Therefore, the correct answer is "stubborn".

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5.

What is the meaning of the word surreptitious in the following sentence: Helen surreptitiously crept around the car, hoping to get the cat out from under it.
- A.
  
  Secretly
- B.
  
  Obviously
- C.
  
  Quickly
- D.
  
  Slowly
Correct Answer
A. Secretly

Explanation
The word "surreptitious" in the sentence suggests that Helen was behaving in a secretive or stealthy manner as she crept around the car. This implies that she did not want to be noticed or seen while trying to get the cat out from under the car. Therefore, "secretly" is the correct meaning of the word in this context.

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Can You Answer These Vocabulary Questions? Trivia Quiz

Define copious.

Define officious.

What does the word voracious mean in the following sentence: The dog's voracious appetite could not be satisfied with small treats.

Define tenacious:

What is the meaning of the word surreptitious in the following sentence: Helen surreptitiously crept around the car, hoping to get the cat out from under it.