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  • 1. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "to keep under restraint or control"?

    • A.

      Trident

    • B.

      Repress

    • C.

      Noxious

    • D.

      Auspice

    Correct Answer
    B. Repress
    Explanation
    Repress is the correct answer because it means to keep something under restraint or control. It implies the act of suppressing or holding back emotions, desires, or actions. The other options, Trident, Noxious, and Auspice, do not have the same meaning as repress and therefore are not the correct answer.

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  • 2. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "able to be kept under restraint or control"?

    • A.

      Repressible

    • B.

      Magnificent

    • C.

      Inestimable

    • D.

      Pentavalent

    Correct Answer
    A. Repressible
    Explanation
    Repressible is the correct answer because it means "able to be kept under restraint or control." This word describes something that can be suppressed or controlled, indicating that it can be kept in check or restrained. The other options, magnificent, inestimable, and pentavalent, do not have the same meaning and do not fit the given definition.

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  • 3. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "to grant a respite from punishment to"?

    • A.

      Misnomer

    • B.

      Reckless

    • C.

      Reprieve

    • D.

      Disfavor

    Correct Answer
    C. Reprieve
    Explanation
    A reprieve is a temporary suspension or postponement of punishment. It grants a respite from punishment to someone, providing them with a brief period of relief or exemption. The word "reprieve" is an eight-letter word that accurately describes this action of granting a respite from punishment.

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  • 4. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "to chide or rebuke for a fault"?

    • A.

      Financial

    • B.

      Pseudonym

    • C.

      Wherewith

    • D.

      Reprimand

    Correct Answer
    D. Reprimand
    Explanation
    Reprimand is a 9 letter word that means "to chide or rebuke for a fault". It is the correct answer because it directly matches the definition given in the question. The other options, financial, pseudonym, and wherewith, do not have the same meaning as reprimand and therefore are not correct answers.

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  • 5. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "any infliction or act by way of retaliation on an enemy"?

    • A.

      Bequeath

    • B.

      Taxation

    • C.

      Coxswain

    • D.

      Reprisal

    Correct Answer
    D. Reprisal
    Explanation
    Reprisal is the correct answer because it is an eight-letter word that means "any infliction or act by way of retaliation on an enemy". Reprisal refers to the act of retaliating or seeking revenge against an enemy or opponent. It involves inflicting harm, punishment, or damage as a response to a previous offense or aggression.

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  • 6. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "one abandoned to depravity and sin"?

    • A.

      Reprobate

    • B.

      Intercept

    • C.

      Partition

    • D.

      Physicist

    Correct Answer
    A. Reprobate
    Explanation
    A reprobate is a person who has been abandoned to depravity and sin. This word describes someone who has chosen a life of wickedness and immorality. It implies a complete lack of moral values and a disregard for societal norms. The term "reprobate" is often used to describe someone who is beyond redemption or reform.

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  • 7. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "to make a copy of"?

    • A.

      Reproduce

    • B.

      Pedagogue

    • C.

      Well-Bred

    • D.

      Amplitude

    Correct Answer
    A. Reproduce
    Explanation
    The word "reproduce" is a 9-letter word that means "to make a copy of."

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  • 8. 

    What is a 12-letter word meaning "the process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind"?

    • A.

      Reproduction

    • B.

      Incapacitate

    • C.

      Tercentenary

    • D.

      Low-Spirited

    Correct Answer
    A. Reproduction
    Explanation
    Reproduction is the correct answer because it is the process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind. It involves the production of offspring, either sexually or asexually, ensuring the continuation of the species. The other options, incapacitate, tercentenary, and low-spirited, do not have any relevance to the given definition.

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  • 9. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "an expression of disapproval or blame personally addressed to one censured"?

    • A.

      Reproof

    • B.

      Congeal

    • C.

      Immoral

    • D.

      Placate

    Correct Answer
    A. Reproof
    Explanation
    Reproof is the correct answer because it is a seven-letter word that means "an expression of disapproval or blame personally addressed to one censured." This word specifically refers to the act of criticizing or scolding someone for their actions or behavior. It implies a sense of disapproval and serves as a form of reprimand or rebuke. The other options, congeal, immoral, and placate, do not have the same meaning or connotation as reproof in the given context.

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  • 10. 

    What is a nine-letter word meaning "to refuse to have anything to do with"?

    • A.

      Repudiate

    • B.

      Pertinent

    • C.

      Transcend

    • D.

      Probation

    Correct Answer
    A. Repudiate
    Explanation
    Repudiate is a nine-letter word that means "to refuse to have anything to do with." This word implies a strong rejection or denial of something or someone. It suggests a deliberate decision to distance oneself and disassociate from a particular person, idea, or situation.

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  • 11. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "thorough dislike"?

    • A.

      Antecedent

    • B.

      Persiflage

    • C.

      Pantoscope

    • D.

      Repugnance

    Correct Answer
    D. Repugnance
    Explanation
    Repugnance is a 10-letter word that means "thorough dislike." It is the correct answer because it accurately matches the given definition. Repugnance refers to a strong feeling of aversion or disgust towards something or someone. It implies a deep-seated dislike or opposition.

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  • 12. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "offensive to taste and feeling"?

    • A.

      Excitable

    • B.

      Metronome

    • C.

      Repugnant

    • D.

      Sprightly

    Correct Answer
    C. Repugnant
    Explanation
    The word "repugnant" is a 9-letter word that means "offensive to taste and feeling." It is often used to describe something that is extremely distasteful or repulsive.

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  • 13. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "the act of beating or driving back, as an attacking or advancing enemy"?

    • A.

      Inkling

    • B.

      Repulse

    • C.

      Fatuous

    • D.

      Collide

    Correct Answer
    B. Repulse
    Explanation
    Repulse is the correct answer because it means the act of beating or driving back, as an attacking or advancing enemy. It accurately describes the action of pushing back or repelling an enemy force.

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  • 14. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "grossly offensive"?

    • A.

      Leviathan

    • B.

      Repulsive

    • C.

      Facetious

    • D.

      Retention

    Correct Answer
    B. Repulsive
    Explanation
    The word "repulsive" is a 9-letter word that means "grossly offensive." It is used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or disgusting. This word conveys a strong sense of disgust or revulsion, indicating that something is highly offensive or repugnant.

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  • 15. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to hold in general opinion"?

    • A.

      Canary

    • B.

      Repute

    • C.

      Rapine

    • D.

      Assets

    Correct Answer
    B. Repute
    Explanation
    The word "repute" means "to hold in general opinion." It is a six-letter word that accurately matches the given definition. "Canary," "rapine," and "assets" do not have the same meaning and are unrelated to the given definition.

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