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  • 1. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "having no fixed abode"?

    • A. 

      Afoot

    • B. 

      Nomad

    • C. 

      Biped

    • D. 

      Pedal

    Correct Answer
    B. Nomad
    Explanation
    A five-letter word that means "having no fixed abode" is "Nomad." A nomad is a person who does not have a permanent home and instead moves from place to place. This term is often used to describe individuals or groups who live a mobile lifestyle, typically in search of resources such as food and water.

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  • 2. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "usual or customary"?

    • A. 

      Juicy

    • B. 

      Retch

    • C. 

      Cower

    • D. 

      Nomic

    Correct Answer
    D. Nomic
    Explanation
    Nomic is the correct answer because it is a five-letter word that means "usual or customary."

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  • 3. 

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

    • A. 

      Breaker

    • B. 

      Engross

    • C. 

      Nominal

    • D. 

      Glimpse

    Correct Answer
    C. Nominal
    Explanation
    The word "nominal" means "trivial" because it refers to something that is very small or insignificant. It can also describe something that is in name or form only, without having any real substance or importance. Therefore, "nominal" is a seven-letter word that fits the meaning of "trivial" in this context.

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  • 4. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "to designate as a candidate for any office"?

    • A. 

      Petulant

    • B. 

      Dilatory

    • C. 

      Poignant

    • D. 

      Nominate

    Correct Answer
    D. Nominate
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Nominate" because it means to designate or propose someone as a candidate for any office. This word specifically refers to the action of suggesting or putting forward a person's name for a position or election.

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  • 5. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "the act or ceremony of naming a man or woman for office"?

    • A. 

      Ridiculous

    • B. 

      Complement

    • C. 

      Nomination

    • D. 

      Evanescent

    Correct Answer
    C. Nomination
    Explanation
    The word "nomination" is a 10-letter word that means "the act or ceremony of naming a man or woman for office." This word specifically refers to the process of selecting or proposing someone for a position or office, usually through an official procedure or ceremony. It is commonly used in the context of politics or awards, where individuals are nominated for various positions or honors.

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  • 6. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "one who receives a nomination"?

    • A. 

      Apology

    • B. 

      Noxious

    • C. 

      Egotism

    • D. 

      Nominee

    Correct Answer
    D. Nominee
    Explanation
    A nominee is a person who receives a nomination. This word specifically refers to someone who is selected or proposed for a position or award. The other options, apology, noxious, and egotism, do not have the same meaning and are not related to receiving a nomination.

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  • 7. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "a state of mind indicating lack of interest"?

    • A. 

      Treasonable

    • B. 

      Superfluity

    • C. 

      Nonchalance

    • D. 

      Antemundane

    Correct Answer
    C. Nonchalance
    Explanation
    Nonchalance is the correct answer because it is an 11-letter word that means "a state of mind indicating lack of interest." Nonchalance refers to a casual or indifferent attitude, showing a lack of concern or interest in a particular situation or subject. This word accurately describes a state of mind indicating disinterest or apathy.

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  • 8. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "indescribable"?

    • A. 

      Predominate

    • B. 

      Pertinacity

    • C. 

      Indigestion

    • D. 

      Nondescript

    Correct Answer
    D. Nondescript
    Explanation
    The word "nondescript" is the correct answer because it is an 11-letter word that means "indescribable." The term "nondescript" refers to something or someone that is lacking distinctive qualities or characteristics, making it difficult to describe or identify.

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  • 9. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "a person or thing of little or no account"?

    • A. 

      Deprecate

    • B. 

      Nonentity

    • C. 

      Indulgent

    • D. 

      Gradation

    Correct Answer
    B. Nonentity
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Nonentity". A nonentity refers to a person or thing that is considered insignificant or of little importance. It suggests that the individual or object lacks any notable qualities or impact, thus making it of little or no account.

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  • 10. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "one who or that which is of unequaled excellence"?

    • A. 

      Intension

    • B. 

      Imbroglio

    • C. 

      Brimstone

    • D. 

      Nonpareil

    Correct Answer
    D. Nonpareil
    Explanation
    Nonpareil is a 9 letter word meaning "one who or that which is of unequaled excellence". It is derived from the French word "nonpareil" which means "without equal". In English, it is used to describe something or someone that is unrivaled or unparalleled in terms of excellence or quality.

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  • 11. 

    What is a four-letter word meaning "a model"?

    • A. 

      Norm

    • B. 

      Flue

    • C. 

      Kiln

    • D. 

      Lyre

    Correct Answer
    A. Norm
    Explanation
    The word "Norm" is a four-letter word that means "a model." In this context, "a model" refers to a standard or a set of principles that is considered typical or expected. A norm is something that is commonly accepted or followed, making it a suitable answer for the given question.

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  • 12. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "the state of being normal"?

    • A. 

      Metaphor

    • B. 

      Duration

    • C. 

      Normalcy

    • D. 

      Advocate

    Correct Answer
    C. Normalcy
    Explanation
    Normalcy is the correct answer because it is an eight-letter word that means "the state of being normal." It is a noun derived from the adjective "normal" and is commonly used to describe a state or condition that is considered typical, average, or expected. In this context, it refers to the state of being normal, which is the opposite of being abnormal or unusual.

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  • 13. 

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

    • A. 

      Noticeable

    • B. 

      Condolence

    • C. 

      Collective

    • D. 

      Undervalue

    Correct Answer
    A. Noticeable
    Explanation
    The word "noticeable" is a 10-letter word that means "perceptible." It refers to something that can be easily seen or observed.

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  • 14. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "unfavorably known to the general public"?

    • A. 

      Brigadier

    • B. 

      Notorious

    • C. 

      Miscreant

    • D. 

      Alternate

    Correct Answer
    B. Notorious
    Explanation
    The word "notorious" fits the given definition of being "unfavorably known to the general public." It implies that someone or something has gained a negative reputation or is widely recognized for their negative actions or characteristics. "Brigadier" refers to a military rank, "miscreant" refers to a person who behaves badly or breaks the law, and "alternate" means to take turns or serve as a substitute.

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  • 15. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "a short novel"?

    • A. 

      Novellette

    • B. 

      Invincible

    • C. 

      Triplicate

    • D. 

      Inviolable

    Correct Answer
    A. Novellette
    Explanation
    A "novellette" is a 10-letter word that means "a short novel". This word is derived from the word "novel" and is used to describe a fictional prose narrative that is shorter in length compared to a full-length novel. It is a term commonly used in literature to categorize works that are longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.

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