Question 1

What does the word 'predilection' mean?

Accepted Answer

A strong liking or preference for something

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A state of confusion or disorientation

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A sense of foreboding or anticipation

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A feeling of deep regret or sadness

Question 2

What does the word 'contention' mean?

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A heated disagreement or argument

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A feeling of admiration or respect

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An unexpected obstacle or difficulty

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A state of confusion or doubt

Question 3

What does the term 'theocracy' mean?

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A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God

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A form of government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler

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A political system in which power is held by the wealthiest members of society

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A type of government in which power is shared equally between all citizens

Question 4

What does the word 'vindictive' mean?

Accepted Answer

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge

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Lacking intelligence or common sense

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Having or showing great skill or expertise

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Showing no interest or enthusiasm

Question 5

What does the term 'hysteria' mean?

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Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement

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A sudden and violent social uprising or rebellion

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A feeling of acute physical discomfort or pain

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A state of extreme poverty or deprivation

Question 6

What does the word 'specter' mean?

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A ghostly apparition; something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence

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A person who is stupid or foolish

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A short-lived burst of radiant light or heat

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A long, narrow opening or trench in the ground

Question 7

What does the word 'diabolical' mean?

Accepted Answer

Evil in a way that suggests a devil's work; cruel or wicked

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Extremely beautiful or attractive

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Tending to avoid commitment or action

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Lacking in substance or significance

Question 8

What does the term 'inculcation' mean?

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The act of impressing something upon the mind through repetition or persistent urging

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The practice of abstaining from something, usually food or drink, for religious reasons

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The act of deceiving someone by concealment or misrepresentation of the truth

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A state of great joy or happiness

Question 9

A preference or liking for something is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

predilection

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contention

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theocracy

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vindictive

Question 10

A widespread fear or panic is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

hysteria

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inculcation

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specter

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diabolical

Question 11

A strong, angry desire for revenge is called ________.

Accepted Answer

vindictive

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theocracy

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contention

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predilection

Question 12

A form of government in which religious leaders have control over the state is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

theocracy

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contention

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inculcation

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predilection

Question 13

The act of teaching or influencing someone to accept an idea or belief is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

inculcation

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specter

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vindictive

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diabolical

Question 14

A strong disagreement or argument between people is called ________.

Accepted Answer

contention

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diabolical

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predilection

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theocracy

Question 15

A ghostly or haunting image is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

specter

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predilection

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vindictive

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hysteria

Question 16

Having an evil or wicked character or nature is called ________.

Accepted Answer

diabolical

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theocracy

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contention

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inculcation

Question 17

A noun for an apparition or ghost-like image is ________.

Accepted Answer

specter

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vindictive

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diabolical

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inculcation

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