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    What is a 10-letter word meaning "a maker of plays for the stage"?

    • Playwright
    • Deficiency
    • Apparition
    • Paronymous
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  • 2. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "affording gratification"?

    • Treacherous

    • Ill-Natured

    • Pleasurable

    • Brotherhood

    Correct Answer
    A. Pleasurable
    Explanation
    The word "pleasurable" is an 11-letter word that means "affording gratification." It refers to something that brings enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure. This word is the most suitable choice among the given options as the other words do not have the same meaning or connotation. "Treacherous" means deceitful or untrustworthy, "ill-natured" refers to someone with a bad or unpleasant temperament, and "brotherhood" refers to a close association or bond between brothers. Therefore, "pleasurable" is the correct answer as it best fits the given definition.

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  • 3. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "one who gives a pledge"?

    • Foresail

    • Forecast

    • Landlord

    • Pledgeor

    Correct Answer
    A. Pledgeor
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Pledgeor" because it is an eight-letter word that directly relates to the definition given in the question. A "pledgeor" refers to someone who gives a pledge, which aligns perfectly with the given meaning. The other options, "Foresail," "Forecast," and "Landlord," do not have any connection to the definition provided.

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  • 4. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "containing or consisting of more than one"?

    • Poetic

    • Assess

    • Plural

    • Deceit

    Correct Answer
    A. Plural
    Explanation
    The word "plural" is a six-letter word that means "containing or consisting of more than one." It accurately describes the concept of having multiple or more than one of something.

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  • 5. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "an expression of applause"?

    • Plaudit

    • Despair

    • Conquer

    • Reclaim

    Correct Answer
    A. Plaudit
    Explanation
    The word "plaudit" is a seven-letter word that means "an expression of applause." It is the correct answer because it directly relates to the given definition. "Despair," "conquer," and "reclaim" do not have the same meaning and are not related to applause.

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  • 6. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "frolicsome"?

    • Abscess

    • Eminent

    • Playful

    • Analogy

    Correct Answer
    A. Playful
    Explanation
    The word "frolicsome" means playful, which is a seven-letter word. "Abscess" and "eminent" do not have the same meaning as "frolicsome," and "analogy" is not a seven-letter word. Therefore, the correct answer is "playful."

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  • 7. 

    What is a four-letter word meaning "an argument to obtain some desired action"?

    • Racy

    • Weal

    • Lewd

    • Plea

    Correct Answer
    A. Plea
    Explanation
    A "plea" is a four-letter word that refers to an argument made to persuade someone to take a desired action. It is often used in legal contexts, where a defendant may make a plea to the court in order to seek a specific outcome or to avoid punishment. The word "plea" accurately describes the concept of presenting an argument or request to achieve a desired result, making it the correct answer in this context.

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  • 8. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "agreeable"?

    • Litigate

    • Ambulate

    • Pleasant

    • Eligible

    Correct Answer
    A. Pleasant
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Pleasant" because it is an eight-letter word that means "agreeable."

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  • 9. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "the person to whom anything is pledged"?

    • Peccant

    • Fancier

    • Antonym

    • Pledgee

    Correct Answer
    A. Pledgee
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Pledgee". A pledgee is a person to whom anything is pledged. In this context, a pledge refers to a promise or a commitment to fulfill a certain obligation. Therefore, a pledgee is the individual who receives or is owed something as a result of this commitment. The other options, "Peccant", "Fancier", and "Antonym", do not have the same meaning as "the person to whom anything is pledged."

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  • 10. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "entire"?

    • Plenary

    • Nostrum

    • Neology

    • Unguent

    Correct Answer
    A. Plenary
    Explanation
    Plenary is a seven-letter word that means "entire". It fits the given definition and is the correct answer to the question.

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  • 11. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "abundant"?

    • Cosmology

    • Plenteous

    • Glutinous

    • Mentality

    Correct Answer
    A. Plenteous
    Explanation
    The word "plenteous" is a 9-letter word that means "abundant." It is a suitable answer because it directly matches the given definition.

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  • 12. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "a weight suspended by a line to test the verticality of something"?

    • Abyss

    • Metal

    • Plumb

    • Frizz

    Correct Answer
    A. Plumb
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Plumb." A plumb is a weight that is suspended by a line and used to test the verticality or alignment of something. It is commonly used in construction and carpentry to ensure that walls, posts, or structures are perfectly vertical. The word "plumb" is also used metaphorically to mean "exact" or "precise."

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  • 13. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt"?

    • Translate

    • Insistent

    • Plausible

    • Derisible

    Correct Answer
    A. Plausible
    Explanation
    The word "plausible" fits the given definition because it means something that is likely to be true or believable, although it may still be doubtful or uncertain. It suggests that there is a certain level of credibility or reasonableness to the statement or claim, but it does not guarantee its absolute truth.

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  • 14. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "common"?

    • Sensuous

    • Monition

    • Pavilion

    • Plebeian

    Correct Answer
    A. Plebeian
    Explanation
    The word "plebeian" is an eight-letter word that means "common." It refers to something or someone that is ordinary, common, or belonging to the lower social class. This word is often used to describe things that are not sophisticated or high-class, but rather simple and ordinary.

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    What is a 9 letter word meaning "abundance"?

    • Principle

    • Plenitude

    • Perforate

    • Resistant

    Correct Answer
    A. Plenitude
    Explanation
    Plenitude is the correct answer because it is a 9-letter word that means "abundance." It refers to a state of being full or having a large quantity or amount of something.

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