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    What is a seven-letter word meaning "one of four equal parts into which anything is or may be divided"?

    • Clangor
    • Quarter
    • Obviate
    • Pillage
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Test your expertise in crossword puzzles with 'Are You Crossword Puzzle expert? - 3'. This quiz assesses your ability to understand and decode words related to structures and periodicity, enhancing vocabulary and analytical skills in a challenging yet engaging way.

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  • 2. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "a composition for four voices or four instruments"?

    • Puerile

    • Prosaic

    • Quartet

    • Epitaph

    Correct Answer
    A. Quartet
    Explanation
    A quartet is a seven-letter word that means "a composition for four voices or four instruments." In music, a quartet typically refers to a group of four musicians or singers performing together. This word accurately describes a musical composition that involves four voices or instruments, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 3. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "quiet"?

    • Resumption

    • Luminosity

    • Playwright

    • Quiescence

    Correct Answer
    A. Quiescence
    Explanation
    The word "quiescence" is a 10-letter word that means "quiet". It is derived from the Latin word "quiescere" which means "to rest" or "to be still". The word "quiescence" is often used to describe a state of calmness, tranquility, or inactivity. Therefore, it is the correct answer to the question.

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  • 4. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "musical composition arranged for five voices or instruments"?

    • Beatify

    • Quintet

    • Ordinal

    • Trammel

    Correct Answer
    A. Quintet
    Explanation
    A seven-letter word meaning "musical composition arranged for five voices or instruments" is "quintet". A quintet typically refers to a musical composition or performance that involves five different voices or instruments. It is a term commonly used in classical music to describe a piece of music written for a group of five performers or a composition that is divided into five distinct parts.

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  • 5. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "occurring or made at intervals of three months"?

    • Safeguard

    • Intervale

    • Quarterly

    • Professor

    Correct Answer
    A. Quarterly
    Explanation
    The word "quarterly" is the correct answer because it is a 9-letter word that means "occurring or made at intervals of three months." The word is derived from the word "quarter," which refers to a period of three months. Therefore, "quarterly" perfectly fits the definition given in the question.

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  • 6. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "an eight-page newspaper of any size"?

    • Inmost

    • Quarto

    • Pacify

    • Armada

    Correct Answer
    A. Quarto
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Quarto." A quarto is a term used in printing and publishing to refer to a book or newspaper made up of four folded sheets of paper, resulting in eight leaves or sixteen pages. It can be of any size, making it a suitable word to describe an eight-page newspaper of any size.

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  • 7. 

    What is a four-letter word meaning "a wharf or artificial landing-place on the shore of a harbor or projecting into it"?

    • Curt

    • Bole

    • Quay

    • Bier

    Correct Answer
    A. Quay
    Explanation
    A quay is a term used to describe a wharf or landing-place that is built along the shore of a harbor or extends out into it. It is typically a structure made of stone, concrete, or wood, used for loading and unloading ships or boats. The other options, Curt, Bole, and Bier, do not have any connection to the given definition.

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  • 8. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "a file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, as for admittance"?

    • Queue

    • Nasal

    • Metal

    • Amity

    Correct Answer
    A. Queue
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Queue". A queue is a line or file of people or things waiting in order of their arrival. In this context, it refers to a file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, such as for admittance to a venue or event.

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    What is a seven-letter word meaning "an utterly trivial distinction or objection"?

    • Distill

    • Militia

    • Quibble

    • Bereave

    Correct Answer
    A. Quibble
    Explanation
    The word "quibble" is a seven-letter word that means "an utterly trivial distinction or objection." This word is often used to describe a minor or insignificant argument or complaint. It implies that the distinction or objection being made is not of great importance or significance. Therefore, "quibble" is the correct answer to the question.

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    What is a 9 letter word meaning "being in a state of repose or inaction"?

    • Fledgling

    • Quiescent

    • Bountiful

    • Temporary

    Correct Answer
    A. Quiescent
    Explanation
    Quiescent is the correct answer because it is a 9-letter word that means "being in a state of repose or inaction". It accurately describes a state of being calm, quiet, and inactive, suggesting a sense of rest or tranquility. Fledgling, Bountiful, and Temporary do not match the given definition and do not have 9 letters.

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  • 11. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "a silencing, suppressing, or ending"?

    • Amorous

    • Bombard

    • Quietus

    • Exclude

    Correct Answer
    A. Quietus
    Explanation
    The word "quietus" refers to a silencing, suppressing, or ending. It is a seven-letter word that accurately describes the given meaning. "Amorous" means showing or relating to sexual desire, which is not related to the given meaning. "Bombard" means to attack with bombs or artillery, which is not related either. "Exclude" means to leave out or not include, which does not match the given meaning. Therefore, "quietus" is the correct answer.

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  • 12. 

    What is a 12-letter word meaning "the most essential part of anything"?

    • Intellectual

    • Misinterpret

    • Quintessence

    • Recrudescent

    Correct Answer
    A. Quintessence
    Explanation
    Quintessence is a 12-letter word that means "the most essential part of anything." It refers to the purest and most concentrated form of something, embodying its fundamental nature or essence. This word is commonly used to describe the core or central aspect of a concept, object, or idea.

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  • 13. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "fully"?

    • Quite

    • Aural

    • Check

    • Navel

    Correct Answer
    A. Quite
    Explanation
    The word "quite" is a five-letter word that means "fully." It is often used to indicate a high degree or extent of something. For example, if someone says "I am quite tired," it means they are fully tired or very tired. Therefore, "quite" is the correct answer to the question.

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  • 14. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "affected with rabies or hydrophobia"?

    • Rabid

    • Guile

    • Juicy

    • Excel

    Correct Answer
    A. Rabid
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Rabid" because it is a five-letter word that means "affected with rabies or hydrophobia." This word specifically describes an animal or person that is infected with the viral disease rabies, which affects the central nervous system and can cause aggressive behavior, hypersalivation, and fear of water.

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  • 15. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "brilliant or sparkling luster"?

    • Buoyancy

    • Pittance

    • Gigantic

    • Radiance

    Correct Answer
    A. Radiance
    Explanation
    Radiance is the correct answer because it is an eight-letter word that means "brilliant or sparkling luster." It accurately describes a quality of light or brightness.

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