Question 1

How is "accrue" pronounced?

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ə kro͞o'

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ə krū'

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ăk'ro͞o

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ăk'ro͞ə

Question 2

What does "annotation" mean?

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a critical or explanatory note or comment

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a type of musical instrument

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a secret code

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a lengthy poem

Question 3

In which context is "bedlam" appropriately used?

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The children's party turned into bedlam when the piñata broke open.

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The library was a bedlam of quiet activity.

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The serene garden was a bedlam of tranquility.

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The peaceful protest turned into bedlam as the crowd dispersed.

Question 4

What is a synonym for "covert"?

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hidden

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transparent

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open

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bright

Question 5

What is an antonym for "debonair"?

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churlish

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courteous

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gracious

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jaunty

Question 6

How is "dun" correctly pronounced?

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dŭn

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dŭan

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do͞on

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dŏon

Question 7

What is the meaning of "efficacious"?

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effective, producing results

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inefficient, futile

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temporary, fleeting

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modest, unassuming

Question 8

What does "equanimity" refer to?

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calmness, composure, refusal to panic

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excitement, agitation, panic

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sadness, depression, panic

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anger, frustration, panic

Question 9

What is the synonym for "fortuitous"?

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accidental

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deliberate

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intentional

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expected

Question 10

What is an antonym for "gratuitous"?

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justified

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deliberate

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unwarranted

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voluntary

Question 11

How is "imperious" correctly spelled?

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imperious

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emperious

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imperiose

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empereous

Question 12

What is the meaning of "invective"?

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strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language

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praise and admiration

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playful teasing

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polite discussion

Question 13

What is the synonym for "motley"?

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showing great variety

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gloomy and dark

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uniform and consistent

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plain and uninteresting

Question 14

What is a synonym for "munificent"?

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extremely generous

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moderate

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miserly

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careless

Question 15

What does it mean to "procrastinate"?

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to delay, put off until later

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to delegate tasks

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to ignore completely

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to rush and complete early

Question 16

What is an antonym for "provocative"?

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dull

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stimulating

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exciting

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vexing

Question 17

How is "recondite" best defined?

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exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

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simple and uncomplicated

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ordinary and common

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vague and ambiguous

Question 18

What is a reprobate?

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a depraved, vicious person

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a saintly individual

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a strong-willed leader

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a skilled artist

Question 19

What is the meaning of "sedentary"?

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characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

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constantly moving

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active and energetic

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inclined to stand

Question 20

What is the synonym for "acrimonious"?

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stinging

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gentle

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soothing

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sweet

Question 21

Which sentence uses "bedlam" correctly?

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The surprise party caused bedlam among the guests.

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The library was a bedlam of hushed conversation.

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The peaceful park was a bedlam of birdsong.

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The empty theater echoed with bedlam as the show ended.

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