The Secret To Lying Vocab Quiz 2

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1. To bore someone with what you are talking about, or how you are talking is the word...

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The word "drone" means to bore someone with what you are talking about or how you are talking. It implies speaking in a monotonous, repetitive, and dull manner that lacks excitement or variation.

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The 'Secret to Lying Vocab Quiz 2' assesses knowledge of specific vocabulary words, enhancing comprehension and usage skills. It focuses on understanding words like 'drone', 'demented', and 'protean', crucial for effective communication and language mastery.

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2. Hypothermia is a

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Hypothermia is a serious medical condition involving the loss of body heat. It occurs when the body's core temperature drops below the normal range, typically due to exposure to cold temperatures or prolonged immersion in cold water. Hypothermia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, as it can lead to organ failure and death. Symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, confusion, drowsiness, and loss of coordination. Prompt medical attention and rewarming methods are essential in treating hypothermia.

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3. This word means to constantly change

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The word "protean" means to constantly change. It suggests a sense of versatility and adaptability, as if something can take on different forms or characteristics. It implies a fluid and ever-evolving nature, capable of adapting to different situations or contexts.

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4. When you get so angry that you could tear things apart, you are acting...

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When you get so angry that you could tear things apart, you are acting animalistic. This means that your anger has caused you to behave in a primal, instinctual manner, similar to how animals might react when they are angry or threatened. In this state, you may lose control of your actions and act purely on instinct, without considering the consequences or rationality of your behavior.

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5. To lose your sanity, go out of your mind is...

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The word "demented" means to be mentally ill or insane. In the given context, losing one's sanity is synonymous with going out of one's mind, which aligns with the meaning of "demented". Therefore, "demented" is the correct answer.

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6. Often high school girls have protean hearts about which boys they like.

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The statement suggests that high school girls have ever-changing or versatile hearts when it comes to their preferences for boys. This implies that their feelings or attractions towards boys are not constant and can fluctuate frequently. Therefore, the answer "True" aligns with the idea that high school girls often have protean hearts regarding their choice of boys.

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7. Blake burrowed his way down the sidewalk to the Dollar General Store.

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8. Which of these animals wouldn't burrow?

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A pigeon wouldn't burrow because it is a bird and birds do not typically burrow. While moles and gophers are known for their burrowing behavior, pigeons are not adapted for digging or creating underground tunnels. Pigeons typically build nests in trees, on ledges, or in man-made structures like buildings and bridges. They prefer open spaces and do not have the physical adaptations or instincts for burrowing like moles and gophers do.

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9. Mark true if the word is used correctly; mark false if it is used incorrectly.

Mr. Crady droned on about his rock collection.

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The word "droned" is used correctly in the sentence. "Droned" means to speak in a monotonous or dull manner, often for a long period of time. In this sentence, Mr. Crady is described as droning on about his rock collection, indicating that he is speaking in a monotonous and possibly boring way for an extended period. Therefore, the word is used correctly.

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10. Mark true if the word is used correctly; mark false if it is used incorrectly.

Kori mesmerized Cara by shaking his booty.

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The word "mesmerized" is used correctly in this sentence. It means that Kori captured Cara's attention or fascinated her by shaking his booty.

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11. To bait your dog to go outside to use the bathroom with a piece of jerky is an example of...

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Using a piece of jerky to entice or persuade your dog to go outside and use the bathroom is an example of coaxing. Coaxing involves gently and patiently encouraging someone or something to do something by using persuasion or incentives. In this case, the jerky serves as the incentive to coax the dog to go outside.

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12. Mesmerized means that you are...

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Mesmerized means being completely engrossed or captivated by something. It implies a state of intense concentration and fascination. Therefore, the correct answer "incredibly focused" accurately describes the meaning of mesmerized.

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13. Mark true if the word is used correctly; mark false if it is used incorrectly.

Taylor hypothermiaed when he jumped in the frozen pond.

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The word "hypothermiaed" is not used correctly in the sentence. "Hypothermia" is a noun that refers to a medical condition caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures. It cannot be used as a verb in the past tense form. The correct sentence would be "Taylor experienced hypothermia when he jumped in the frozen pond."

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To bore someone with what you are talking about, or how you are...
Hypothermia is a
This word means to constantly change
When you get so angry that you could tear things apart, you are...
To lose your sanity, go out of your mind is...
Often high school girls have protean hearts about which boys they...
Blake burrowed his way down the sidewalk to the Dollar General Store.
Which of these animals wouldn't burrow?
Mark true if the word is used correctly; mark false if it is used...
Mark true if the word is used correctly; mark false if it is used...
To bait your dog to go outside to use the bathroom with a piece of...
Mesmerized means that you are...
Mark true if the word is used correctly; mark false if it is used...
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