Wod #15 Practice Quiz
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hot, humid
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Florida
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The South
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Pittance
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Sultry
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WOD #15 PRACTICE QUIZ focuses on enhancing vocabulary with words like 'pittance', 'pungent', 'placid', 'tenacious', 'portly', and 'usurp'. It assesses the understanding of diverse adjectives and verbs, crucial for effective communication and comprehension skills.
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to urge on, to pressure
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Pittance
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Portly
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Surly
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Goad
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A. GoadExplanation
The word "goad" means to urge on or pressure someone. This fits with the given definition "to urge on, to pressure." The other options, "pittance," "portly," and "surly," do not have the same meaning as "to urge on" or "to pressure," so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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strong sharp odor
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Portly
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Pungent
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Tenacious
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Stinky
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A. PungentExplanation
The word "pungent" is the best choice to describe a strong sharp odor. It implies a strong and intense smell that is often sharp or biting. The other options do not specifically convey the idea of a strong and sharp odor. "Portly" means overweight, "tenacious" means persistent or stubborn, and "stinky" is a colloquial term for something that smells bad, but none of these words capture the specific quality of a strong and sharp odor like "pungent" does.Rate this question:
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a small amount of money
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Hand out
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Usurp
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Pittance
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Change
Correct Answer
A. PittanceExplanation
A pittance refers to a very small amount of money. It suggests that the amount is insignificant or meager. In the context of the given options, "pittance" is the best fit as it aligns with the description of a small amount of money. "Hand out" means to distribute, "usurp" means to take over or seize, and "change" typically refers to the leftover money after a purchase. However, none of these options convey the idea of a small amount as effectively as "pittance" does.Rate this question:
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calm, quiet
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Surly
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Insidious
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Shy
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Placid
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A. PlacidExplanation
The word "placid" means calm and quiet. It is the best fit among the given options as it accurately describes a state of tranquility and peacefulness. "Surly" means bad-tempered, "insidious" means treacherous or deceitful, and "shy" refers to being timid or reserved. None of these words convey the same sense of calmness as "placid" does. Therefore, "placid" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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to take over
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Usurp
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Hog
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Dominate
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Bossy
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A. UsurpExplanation
The word "usurp" means to seize power or control without authority or by force. It is often used in the context of taking over someone else's position or authority. In this case, "usurp" is the most appropriate word as it aligns with the meaning of "to take over" and implies an unauthorized or forceful acquisition of power or control. The other options, such as "hog," "dominate," and "bossy," do not convey the same sense of illegitimate or forceful takeover.Rate this question:
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to hold onto firmly
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Grip
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Grapple
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Grab
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Tenacious
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A. TenaciousExplanation
The word "tenacious" means to hold onto something firmly. It accurately describes the action of holding onto something tightly and not letting go. The other options, such as "grip," "grapple," and "grab," also imply holding onto something, but they do not specifically convey the idea of holding onto something firmly or persistently. Therefore, "tenacious" is the most appropriate word that fits the given definition.Rate this question:
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large heavy, dignified
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Capacious
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Character
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Portly
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Surly
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A. PortlyExplanation
The word "portly" means large and heavy, often used to describe someone who is overweight or stout. It also carries a connotation of dignity and importance. Therefore, "portly" is the correct answer as it best fits the given description of being large and heavy, while also implying a sense of dignity. The other options do not capture both aspects of the word "portly".Rate this question:
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bad tempered, rude
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Insidious
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Surly
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Sultry
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Usurp
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A. SurlyExplanation
The word "surly" means bad-tempered and rude. It accurately describes someone who is moody, grumpy, and often responds in a disrespectful or unfriendly manner. Therefore, "surly" is the correct answer that best matches the given description.Rate this question:
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abundant, plentiful
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Copious
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Capacious
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Portly
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Pungent
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A. CopiousExplanation
The word "copious" means abundant or plentiful. It is synonymous with the given words "abundant" and "plentiful." "Capacious" means spacious or roomy, "portly" means overweight or fat, and "pungent" means having a strong, sharp smell. Therefore, "copious" is the correct answer because it best matches the meaning of the given words.Rate this question:
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