Quack Vocabulary Quiz Four

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    Because he was considered a sexual ______ he was sent to jail for fifteen years.

    • Archaic
    • Predator
    • Recondite
    • Imminent
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Quack Vocabulary Quiz Four challenges your understanding of advanced English words through contextual usage. Enhance your vocabulary skills and grasp complex terms essential for academic and professional success.

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  • 2. 

    He was ______ because of the hot and humid day. There was no way he was going to leave the couch and the comfort of the television.

    • Extraneous

    • Coalesced

    • Lethargic

    • Conspicuous

    Correct Answer
    A. Lethargic
    Explanation
    The word "lethargic" means feeling a lack of energy or motivation to do anything. In this context, the person is described as being lethargic because of the hot and humid day, which has made them feel lazy and unmotivated. This is evident from the fact that they don't want to leave the couch and the comfort of the television.

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  • 3. 

    The witches chanted an ______ while throwing multiple ingredients into a cauldron.

    • Avarice

    • Assiduous

    • Incantation

    • Insuperable

    Correct Answer
    A. Incantation
    Explanation
    The word "incantation" is the correct answer because it means a series of words or phrases that are chanted or spoken with the intention of producing a magical effect. This fits the context of the sentence where the witches are performing a ritual by chanting something while throwing ingredients into a cauldron.

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  • 4. 

    The Mythbusters are known for both ______ and proving myths.

    • Indulging

    • Debunking

    • Penurious

    • Insuperable

    Correct Answer
    A. Debunking
    Explanation
    The Mythbusters are known for debunking myths, which means they are famous for exposing and disproving false beliefs or misconceptions. They use scientific methods and experiments to show that certain myths are not true. Therefore, "debunking" is the correct answer as it accurately describes one of the main activities of the Mythbusters.

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  • 5. 

    The black clouds, thunder, and lightning show that a storm is ______.

    • Conspicuous

    • Lethargic

    • Predator

    • Imminent

    Correct Answer
    A. Imminent
    Explanation
    The black clouds, thunder, and lightning are all indicators of an approaching storm. These signs suggest that the storm is about to happen soon. The word "imminent" means something that is about to occur or happen in the near future. Therefore, the correct answer is "imminent" because it accurately describes the situation of the storm being about to occur.

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  • 6. 

    I had to wade through a great deal of ______ information before getting to the important piece I needed.

    • Archaic

    • Lethargic

    • Extraneous

    • Couspicuous

    Correct Answer
    A. Extraneous
    Explanation
    The word "extraneous" means irrelevant or unnecessary. In this context, the speaker had to go through a lot of information that was not important or relevant before finding the important piece they needed. The other options, "archaic," "lethargic," and "conspicuous," do not fit the context and do not convey the idea of irrelevant information.

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  • 7. 

    He ______ his fortune by gambling and losing everything.

    • Assuaged

    • Avarice

    • Squandered

    • Incantation

    Correct Answer
    A. Squandered
    Explanation
    The word "squandered" means to waste or spend recklessly. In the given sentence, it is mentioned that the person lost everything, implying that they had a fortune that they no longer possess. Therefore, the correct answer is "squandered" as it accurately describes how the person lost their fortune through reckless spending or wasting it.

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  • 8. 

    He lived in the most ______ manner and denied himself every luxury.

    • Debunking

    • Penurious

    • Eccentric

    • Indulging

    Correct Answer
    A. Penurious
    Explanation
    The word "penurious" means extremely poor or lacking in resources. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the person lived in a very frugal and austere manner, denying themselves any form of luxury. This explanation fits well with the sentence, as it implies that the person lived in a manner that was characterized by financial hardship and a lack of indulgence.

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  • 9. 

    Her neon pink shirt made her ______ in the sea of black business attire.

    • Exulted

    • Extraneous

    • Exalted

    • Conspicuous

    Correct Answer
    A. Conspicuous
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "conspicuous" because it means standing out or easily noticeable. In the given sentence, the neon pink shirt contrasts with the black business attire, making the person wearing it highly visible or conspicuous in the crowd.

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  • 10. 

    The thirteen colonies ______ to form a unified nation.

    • Recondite

    • Extraneous

    • Coalesced

    • Archaic

    Correct Answer
    A. Coalesced
    Explanation
    The word "coalesced" means to come together and form one mass or whole. In the context of the question, the thirteen colonies coming together to form a unified nation aligns perfectly with the meaning of "coalesced." Therefore, "coalesced" is the correct answer.

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  • 11. 

    Eight track players are considered ______ to everyone, even if you were born before 1970.

    • Predators

    • Imminent

    • Archaic

    • Recondite

    Correct Answer
    A. Archaic
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "archaic". This means that eight track players are considered outdated or old-fashioned to everyone, regardless of their age or when they were born.

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  • 12. 

    Scrooge's ______ caused him to become a miser and lose all of is compassion.

    • Assuage

    • Avarice

    • Incantation

    • Eccentric

    Correct Answer
    A. Avarice
    Explanation
    Scrooge's avarice, or extreme greed for wealth, caused him to become a miser and lose all of his compassion. This implies that his excessive desire for money and material possessions led him to prioritize them over human connection and empathy. As a result, he became stingy and selfish, lacking any sympathy or generosity towards others.

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  • 13. 

    He had all he could to ______ her fears, but she would not stop crying.

    • Assuage

    • Insuperable

    • Penurious

    • Indulge

    Correct Answer
    A. Assuage
    Explanation
    The word "assuage" means to calm or alleviate. In the given sentence, the subject tried everything possible to calm or alleviate her fears, but she continued to cry. This suggests that "assuage" is the correct answer as it fits the context and meaning of the sentence.

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  • 14. 

    People stared at the artist's ______ clothes because he dressed in such a bizarre manner.

    • Eccentric

    • Squandering

    • Penurious

    • Assiduous

    Correct Answer
    A. Eccentric
    Explanation
    The correct answer is eccentric. The word "eccentric" means unconventional or strange, which fits the context of the sentence. The sentence states that people stared at the artist's clothes because he dressed in a bizarre manner, indicating that his clothing choices were unusual and peculiar. Therefore, the word "eccentric" accurately describes the artist's clothes and explains why people were staring at them.

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  • 15. 

    The deep river was an ______ barrier to those who could not swim.

    • Eccentric

    • Debunking

    • Assiduous

    • Insuperable

    Correct Answer
    A. Insuperable
    Explanation
    The word "insuperable" means impossible to overcome or surpass. In the given sentence, the phrase "an insuperable barrier" implies that the deep river was a barrier that could not be overcome or crossed by those who could not swim. Therefore, "insuperable" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the nature of the barrier presented by the deep river.

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  • 16. 

    The ______ principles of philosophy can be difficult to understand.

    • Recondite

    • Coalesced

    • Lethargic

    • Conspicuous

    Correct Answer
    A. Recondite
    Explanation
    The word "recondite" means difficult to understand or comprehend. In the given sentence, the blank is asking for a word that describes the principles of philosophy as being difficult to understand. "Recondite" fits this description perfectly, as it implies that the principles of philosophy are complex or obscure, requiring deep thought and study to comprehend.

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  • 17. 

    She ______ her fondness for candy by eating a whole box of it.

    • Assuaged

    • Squandered

    • Debunked

    • Indulged

    Correct Answer
    A. Indulged
    Explanation
    The word "indulged" means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, often excessively. In this context, the sentence suggests that the person expressed or showed their fondness for candy by eating a whole box of it. This demonstrates that they not only enjoyed it but also allowed themselves to fully indulge in it. Therefore, "indulged" is the correct answer.

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  • 18. 

    The winners _______ in their victory by pouring a cooler of Gatorade over their coach's head.

    • Archaic

    • Exalted

    • Exulted

    • Coalesced

    Correct Answer
    A. Exalted
    Explanation
    The word "exalted" means to feel or show great happiness or triumph. In the given context, the winners are celebrating their victory by pouring Gatorade over their coach's head, which is a common way of expressing joy and triumph in sports. Therefore, "exalted" is the correct answer as it accurately describes the action and emotion of the winners in this situation.

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  • 19. 

    No error escaped him ______ attention to detail.

    • Assiduous

    • Incantation

    • Squandering

    • Penurious

    Correct Answer
    A. Assiduous
    Explanation
    The word "assiduous" means showing great care, attention, and effort. In the given sentence, it is used to describe someone who does not let any error escape their attention to detail. This implies that the person is diligent and thorough in their work, ensuring that they catch and rectify any mistakes.

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  • 20. 

    The Christian God is generally ______ by his followers.

    • Exulted

    • Imminent

    • Exalted

    • Lethargic

    Correct Answer
    A. Exulted
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "exalted." This is because the word "exalted" means to hold someone or something in very high regard or to praise and worship them. In the context of the question, it implies that the followers of the Christian God generally hold Him in high esteem, worship Him, and view Him as superior.

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