Do You Know About English 101?

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    What is a 10 letter word meaning "to remunerate"?

    • Convalesce
    • Prudential
    • Compensate
    • Ingratiate
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Explore your understanding of English vocabulary with our 'Do you know about English 101? ' quiz. This quiz assesses your knowledge of words and their meanings, enhancing vocabulary skills crucial for effective communication and comprehension.

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  • 2. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "a series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work"?

    • Aspiration

    • Supplicate

    • Commentary

    • Phenomenal

    Correct Answer
    A. Commentary
    Explanation
    Commentary is the correct answer because it is a 10-letter word that means "a series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work." Commentary is often used in literature or academic settings to provide additional information or analysis on a particular topic or text. It helps to enhance the understanding and interpretation of the work by offering insights and explanations.

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  • 3. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "the act or process of entrusting or consigning for safe-keeping"?

    • Successful

    • Alteration

    • Commitment

    • Heathenish

    Correct Answer
    A. Commitment
    Explanation
    Commitment is a 10-letter word that means "the act or process of entrusting or consigning for safe-keeping." This word accurately describes the action of dedicating oneself to a particular cause or responsibility, which involves entrusting or consigning something to someone's care or safekeeping.

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  • 4. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "a rival"?

    • Malefactor

    • Livelihood

    • Competitor

    • Pantoscope

    Correct Answer
    A. Competitor
    Explanation
    The word "competitor" is a 10 letter word that means "a rival." A competitor is someone who competes against others in a contest or competition, striving to outperform or surpass them. This word accurately describes the concept of a rival, as it implies a competitive relationship between individuals or entities.

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  • 5. 

    What is a 12 letter word meaning "an intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in a perplexing manner"?

    • Amphitheater

    • Complication

    • Perspicacity

    • Inadmissible

    Correct Answer
    A. Complication
    Explanation
    Complication is the correct answer because it is a 12 letter word that means "an intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in a perplexing manner." This word accurately describes the concept of things or parts coming together in a confusing or intricate way, which aligns with the given definition. Amphitheater, Perspicacity, and Inadmissible do not fit the definition provided.

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  • 6. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "a disturbance or violent agitation"?

    • Patrimony

    • Commotion

    • Peaceable

    • Monomania

    Correct Answer
    A. Commotion
    Explanation
    Commotion is a 9-letter word that means "a disturbance or violent agitation." It refers to a state of chaos or turmoil, often caused by a loud noise or a sudden event. This word accurately describes a situation where there is a lot of noise, confusion, and disorder.

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  • 7. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "fit to be compared"?

    • Contagious

    • Absolution

    • Vulnerable

    • Comparable

    Correct Answer
    A. Comparable
    Explanation
    The word "comparable" is a 10-letter word that means "fit to be compared." It is the most suitable answer among the given options as it directly matches the definition provided in the question.

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  • 8. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "adequate qualification or capacity"?

    • Competence

    • Refragable

    • Sublingual

    • Extraneous

    Correct Answer
    A. Competence
    Explanation
    Competence is a 10-letter word that means "adequate qualification or capacity". It refers to the ability or skill to do something effectively and efficiently. It suggests that someone has the necessary knowledge, experience, and capability to perform a particular task or job successfully.

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  • 9. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "qualified"?

    • Indignity

    • Competent

    • Extremist

    • Blaspheme

    Correct Answer
    A. Competent
    Explanation
    Competent is a 9-letter word that means "qualified" or having the necessary skills or knowledge to do something successfully. It is the most appropriate answer among the given options as the other words do not convey the same meaning. Indignity means lack of respect or honor, extremist refers to a person who holds extreme political or religious views, and blaspheme means to speak irreverently about God or sacred things.

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    What is a 10 letter word meaning "to make complex, difficult, or hard to deal with"?

    • Complicate

    • Univalence

    • Plagiarism

    • Neglectful

    Correct Answer
    A. Complicate
    Explanation
    The word "complicate" is the correct answer because it means to make something complex, difficult, or hard to deal with. It accurately describes the action of adding complexity or difficulty to a situation or problem.

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  • 11. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "participation or partnership, as in wrong-doing or with a wrong-doer"?

    • Sanguinary

    • Diffidence

    • Aggrandize

    • Complicity

    Correct Answer
    A. Complicity
    Explanation
    Complicity is the correct answer because it is a 10 letter word that means "participation or partnership, as in wrong-doing or with a wrong-doer." It accurately describes the act of being involved in or having knowledge of a wrongdoing, especially when working together with someone else. Sanguinary, Diffidence, and Aggrandize do not have the same meaning as complicity and are therefore incorrect answers.

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  • 12. 

    What is an 11 letter word meaning "constraint, as by force or authority"?

    • Compression

    • Demagnetize

    • Perfectible

    • Distensible

    Correct Answer
    A. Compression
    Explanation
    Compression is the correct answer because it is an 11-letter word that means "constraint, as by force or authority." Compression refers to the act of applying pressure or force to something, often resulting in a reduction in size or volume. In the context of the given question, compression can be seen as a form of constraint or limitation imposed on something or someone through force or authority.

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  • 13. 

    What is a 7 letter word meaning "funny"?

    • Comical

    • Recluse

    • Acclaim

    • Blatant

    Correct Answer
    A. Comical
    Explanation
    Comical is the correct answer because it is a 7-letter word that means "funny." It is an adjective used to describe something that is humorous or amusing. The other options, Recluse, Acclaim, and Blatant, do not have the same meaning as "funny" and therefore are not the correct choices.

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  • 14. 

    What is an 11 letter word meaning "to serve as a remembrance of"?

    • Undercharge

    • Affectation

    • Collapsible

    • Commemorate

    Correct Answer
    A. Commemorate
    Explanation
    Commemorate is the correct answer because it is an 11 letter word that means "to serve as a remembrance of." This word specifically refers to the act of honoring or remembering someone or something, typically through a ceremony, monument, or event.

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    What is a 10 letter word meaning "to make complete"?

    • Complement

    • Immiscible

    • Plutocracy

    • Complicate

    Correct Answer
    A. Complement
    Explanation
    Complement is a 10 letter word that means "to make complete". It refers to something that completes or enhances another thing. In this context, it can be understood as a verb that denotes the act of making something whole or perfect.

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