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Annul Blase Muster Nonentity Ornate Peruse Promontory Recourse Solicitous Sustain. Give me definitions and questions using these words

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  • Q1
    What does the word 'sustain' mean?
    to decorate elaborately
    to give up or annul
    to read in detail
    to support or maintain
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the term 'promontory' refer to?
    a high point of land that juts out into a body of water
    a low valley or depression
    an ancient ruin
    a type of bird
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the word 'ornate' mean?
    a small space
    to search or examine closely
    elaborately decorated
    simple and plain
    30s
  • Q4
    What does 'peruse' mean?
    to write quickly
    to read carefully and thoroughly
    to summarize briefly
    to ignore completely
    30s
  • Q5
    What does 'solicitous' mean?
    being indifferent or unconcerned
    being overly critical
    showing concern or care
    making a request or demand
    30s
  • Q6
    What does it mean to 'annul' something?
    to celebrate or enhance
    to cancel or make null and void
    to enforce a rule
    to restore or revive
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the meaning of 'muster'?
    to disperse or separate
    to hide from view
    to gather or assemble
    to analyze critically
    30s
  • Q8
    What does 'nonentity' mean?
    a significant figure
    a person or thing of no importance
    a rare occurrence
    a wealthy individual
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the meaning of 'recourse'?
    a type of financial investment
    a dramatic performance
    an agreement between two parties
    a source of help or a remedy
    30s
  • Q10
    What does it mean to 'sustain' an argument?
    to confuse the audience
    to abandon it completely
    to support it with evidence or reasoning
    to ignore counterarguments
    30s
  • Q11
    Which sentence correctly uses the word 'peruse'?
    The ornate decorations were too much for my taste.
    I will peruse the book to find the information I need.
    She decided to annulate the contract.
    He stood on the promontory and enjoyed the view.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which sentence accurately uses the word 'solicitous'?
    She wanted to sustain the partnership.
    The solicitous teacher made sure all her students understood the lesson.
    His concerns seemed nonentity to the group.
    They decided to blase about the project.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which sentence appropriately uses the word 'recourse'?
    When the plan failed, they sought recourse in a backup strategy.
    I decided to peruse all my options before making a choice.
    The ornate design was admired by everyone.
    His ideas were often blase and unexciting.
    30s
  • Q14
    In which sentence is the word 'promontory' used correctly?
    The lighthouse was built on a high promontory overlooking the sea.
    She decided to blase her feelings about the situation.
    They had to peruse the documents carefully before signing.
    His nonentity in the discussion made him feel excluded.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which sentence uses the word 'ornate' correctly?
    He tried to sustain his interest in the topic.
    I prefer to peruse books that have simple covers.
    The ornate patterns on the vase were hand-painted by skilled artisans.
    The meeting was a nonentity to all who attended.
    30s

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