Question 1

Which of these words means "to prevent or avoid something unpleasant"?

Accepted Answer

avert

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diminish

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quell

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loathe

Question 2

What is the best definition of "luminous"?

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bright and glowing

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mysterious and strange

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dark and gloomy

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loud and noisy

Question 3

A person who is "sociable" is:

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friendly and outgoing

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quiet and reserved

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sad and lonely

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angry and hostile

Question 4

The word "astute" describes someone who is:

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smart and perceptive

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tired and lazy

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loud and obnoxious

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clumsy and awkward

Question 5

Which word means "to make something smaller or less"?

Accepted Answer

diminish

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destination

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uncanny

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exhilarating

Question 6

If something is "exhilarating," it is:

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thrilling and exciting

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boring and dull

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slow and steady

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sad and depressing

Question 7

The word "loathe" means to:

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intensely dislike

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quietly observe

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quickly forget

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greatly admire

Question 8

A "destination" is:

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a place you are going to

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a form of transportation

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a type of feeling

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a kind of weather

Question 9

If something is "uncanny," it is:

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strangely unusual

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completely normal

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very ordinary

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totally expected

Question 10

The word "quell" means to:

Accepted Answer

suppress or stop

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increase or grow

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move quickly

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start a fight

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