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    What is a 10-letter word meaning "primitive; unsophisticated"?

    • Impervious
    • Aboriginal
    • Complicity
    • Insentient
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  • 2. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break"?

    • Quarto

    • Abrupt

    • Abject

    • Loathe

    Correct Answer
    A. Abrupt
    Explanation
    The word "abrupt" is the correct answer because it is a six-letter word that means "beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break." It accurately captures the concept of something happening abruptly or unexpectedly, without warning or smooth transition.

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  • 3. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "a collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body"?

    • Trestle

    • Abscess

    • Drought

    • Blemish

    Correct Answer
    A. Abscess
    Explanation
    An abscess is a collection of pus that forms within body tissue. It is usually caused by an infection and can occur in various parts of the body. The word "abscess" fits the description given in the question, as it is a seven-letter word that specifically refers to a collection of pus in a cavity within the body. The other options, such as trestle, drought, and blemish, do not match the given definition.

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  • 4. 

    What is a 13-letter word meaning "lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business"?

    • Absent-Minded

    • Supernumerary

    • Determination

    • Interrogatory

    Correct Answer
    A. Absent-Minded
    Explanation
    Absent-Minded is the correct answer because it is a 13-letter word that means "lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business." This term is commonly used to describe someone who is forgetful, easily distracted, or preoccupied with their thoughts, often leading to them being unaware of their immediate environment or tasks at hand.

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  • 5. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water"?

    • Resent

    • Absorb

    • Invoke

    • Guzzle

    Correct Answer
    A. Absorb
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Absorb" because it is a six-letter word that means "to drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water."

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  • 6. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "without concealment, fraud, or trickery"?

    • Prospector

    • Aboveboard

    • Antecedent

    • Peninsular

    Correct Answer
    A. Aboveboard
    Explanation
    The word "aboveboard" is a 10-letter word that means "without concealment, fraud, or trickery." It is often used to describe something that is transparent, honest, and straightforward.

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    What is a 10-letter word meaning "a condensed form as of a book or play"?

    • Thereabout

    • Abridgment

    • Regenerate

    • Hexangular

    Correct Answer
    A. Abridgment
    Explanation
    Abridgment is the correct answer because it is a 10-letter word that means "a condensed form as of a book or play." It refers to a shortened or summarized version of a written work or performance.

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    What is a seven-letter word meaning "the fact of not being present or available"?

    • Glimmer

    • Dragnet

    • Pontiff

    • Absence

    Correct Answer
    A. Absence
    Explanation
    The word "absence" is a seven-letter word that means "the fact of not being present or available." It accurately describes the concept of someone or something not being there or not being accessible. The other options, "glimmer," "dragnet," and "pontiff," do not have the same meaning or association with the concept of not being present or available.

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  • 9. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "inconsistent with reason or common sense"?

    • Mishap

    • Optics

    • Absurd

    • Delude

    Correct Answer
    A. Absurd
    Explanation
    The word "absurd" is a six-letter word that means "inconsistent with reason or common sense." It refers to something that is illogical, irrational, or nonsensical. It suggests that the situation or idea being described is unreasonable or ridiculous, lacking any logical or sensible basis.

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  • 10. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "bottomless gulf"?

    • Belay

    • Islet

    • Abyss

    • Usury

    Correct Answer
    A. Abyss
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Abyss." An abyss is defined as a deep or seemingly bottomless gulf or chasm. It is a five-letter word that accurately describes a bottomless gulf. "Belay," "Islet," and "Usury" do not have the same meaning as "abyss" and do not accurately fit the given definition.

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    What is an 11-letter word meaning "a member of an academy of literature, art, or science"?

    • Academician

    • Commemorate

    • Hemorrhoids

    • Intolerable

    Correct Answer
    A. Academician
    Explanation
    An 11-letter word that means "a member of an academy of literature, art, or science" is "Academician". An academician is someone who is a member of an academy, which is an institution that promotes and recognizes excellence in a specific field, such as literature, art, or science. They are typically scholars or experts who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and are recognized for their knowledge and achievements.

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  • 12. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to agree"?

    • Bauble

    • Ravage

    • Maniac

    • Accede

    Correct Answer
    A. Accede
    Explanation
    Accede is the correct answer because it is a six-letter word that means "to agree." The other options, bauble, ravage, and maniac, do not have the same meaning as accede.

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    What is an eight-letter word meaning "dealing with matters difficult to be understood"?

    • Occident

    • Decrepit

    • Abstruse

    • Indicant

    Correct Answer
    A. Abstruse
    Explanation
    Abstruse is the correct answer because it is an eight-letter word that means "dealing with matters difficult to be understood." The word "abstruse" is often used to describe something that is complex, obscure, or difficult to comprehend. It suggests that the subject matter is not easily accessible or straightforward, requiring deep thought or analysis to grasp its meaning.

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    What is a 10-letter word meaning "characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food"?

    • Abstemious

    • Supplicant

    • Conscience

    • Hereditary

    Correct Answer
    A. Abstemious
    Explanation
    Abstemious is the correct answer because it is a 10-letter word that means "characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food". This word specifically refers to someone who practices moderation in the consumption of food and drink, often for health or religious reasons. It implies a disciplined and restrained lifestyle, avoiding excesses and indulgence.

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    What is a four-letter word meaning "to touch at the end or boundary line"?

    • Laud

    • Anew

    • Beck

    • Abut

    Correct Answer
    A. Abut
    Explanation
    Abut is a four-letter word that means "to touch at the end or boundary line." This word specifically refers to two things that are adjacent or connected, with their boundaries touching. It implies a close proximity or contact between two objects or areas.

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