Question 1

What does the word 'calumny' mean?

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a false and damaging statement, slander

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a strong belief

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a small fight

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obeying without question

Question 2

What is the meaning of the word 'dwindling'?

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growing smaller, shrinking, reducing

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remaining constant

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becoming larger

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increasing rapidly

Question 3

What does 'prodigious' mean in the context of vocabulary?

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<P>unnatural </P>

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average

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commonplace

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small and insignificant

Question 4

What does 'subservient' imply about a person's behavior?

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Obeying or following without question

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Leading with confidence

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Challenging authority

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Expressing strong opinions

Question 5

What does the term 'notorious' mean?

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Famous for a bad reason

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Well-respected and admired

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Popular for charitable work

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Unknown and unnoticed

Question 6

What is the definition of 'vindictive'?

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revenge seeking, not forgiving, mean

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apologetic and remorseful

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happy and cheerful

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generous and kind

Question 7

What does the term 'pretense' refer to?

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an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

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an honest mistake

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a sudden outburst

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a straightforward explanation

Question 8

What does 'arbitrate' mean?

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to act as a judge, to decide, usually, fairly

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to ignore a dispute

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to make biased decisions

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to argue aggressively

Question 9

What does 'grievance' mean?

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a complaint, a grudge, or lawsuit

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a celebration or joy

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a straightforward agreement

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a generous gift

Question 10

What is the meaning of 'faction'?

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a group with a special or specific purpose, usually part of a larger group

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a random collection of people

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a tendency to wander

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a singular individual

Question 11

What is the meaning of the word 'arbitrate'?

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To act as a judge; to decide, usually fairly

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A false and damaging statement

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To shrink and die

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A group with a specific purpose

Question 12

What does the word 'pretense' refer to?

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An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

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Crying and sniffling in a weak way

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A famous person for a bad reason

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To shrink and die

Question 13

What does 'quail' mean?

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To feel or show fear

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To shrink and die

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Crying and sniffling in a weak way

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To act as a judge

Question 14

What term describes a member of a specific group, often with a political affiliation?

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Partisan

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Conviction

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Faction

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Grievance

Question 15

Which word describes something that is done openly and without shame?

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Blatant

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Inequity

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Vindictive

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Drastic

Question 16

Which term refers to a strongly held belief?

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Conviction

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Dwindling

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Inequity

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Naught

Question 17

What term describes an unequal situation or disparity?

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Inequity

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Providence

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Proposition

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Dwindling

Question 18

Which word means to shrink or wither, often due to a lack of vitality?

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Shrivel

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Vindictive

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Dwindling

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Quail

Question 19

What does the term 'providence' refer to in a spiritual context?

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A blessing or gift from God

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A small fight

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A strongly held belief

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A specific group with a purpose

Question 20

What does the word 'vindictive' mean?

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seeking revenge

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forgiving and kind

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supportive and helpful

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calm and peaceful

Question 21

What does the term 'faction' imply?

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a group with a specific purpose

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an unrelated organization

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a general assembly

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a random collection

Question 22

What does the word 'proposition' mean?

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a proposed deal or suggestion

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a final decision

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a solid agreement

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a casual conversation

Question 23

What does the term 'drastic' mean?

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severe or extreme

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casual and relaxed

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gentle and mild

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ordinary and common

Question 24

What does the word 'squabble' mean?

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a small fight

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a formal debate

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an enthusiastic celebration

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a deep discussion

Question 25

Which of the following best describes 'vindictive' behavior?

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showing a desire for revenge

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encouraging cooperation

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promoting forgiveness

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exhibiting kindness

Question 26

What is the meaning of the word 'quail' when used as a verb?

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to feel or show fear

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to shout loudly

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to jump enthusiastically

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to run swiftly

Question 27

Which of the following best describes the term 'drastic'?

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severe

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moderate

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minimal

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routine

Question 28

In what situation would a 'drastic' measure typically be taken?

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in a crisis

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during a routine check

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when everything is stable

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for a minor issue

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