Question 1

How is "anomalous" pronounced?

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a nam' a las

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a na'mə ləs

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ā nə'mô ləs

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ā nom' ə ləs

Question 2

What does "aspersion" mean?

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a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming

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an endorsement or praise

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an unbiased and neutral observation

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a positive and uplifting comment

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for "bizarre"?

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grotesque

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normal

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expected

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typical

Question 4

What is an antonym for "brusque"?

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tactful

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blunt

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tactless

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ungracious

Question 5

What does "cajole" mean?

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to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises

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to force and coerce

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to command and demand

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to encourage and support

Question 6

What is a synonym for "castigate"?

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chastise

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praise

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commend

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honor

Question 7

What does "contrive" mean?

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to plan with ingenuity; to bring about through a plan

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to destroy and dismantle

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to ignore and neglect

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to follow and imitate

Question 8

What is the meaning of "demagogue"?

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a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

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a wise and just leader

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a shy and introverted individual

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a charismatic and benevolent ruler

Question 9

What is the synonym for "disabuse"?

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undeceive

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deceive

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delude

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pull wool over one’s eyes

Question 10

What does "ennui" mean?

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weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom

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enthusiasm and excitement

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liveliness and intensity

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curiosity and intrigue

Question 11

What is the meaning of "fetter"?

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(n.) a chain or shackle placed on the feet; (v.) to chain or shackle

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(n.) a secure and comfortable place; (v.) to protect and shield

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(n.) a clever and cunning plan; (v.) to deceive and mislead

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(n.) a powerful and influential figure; (v.) to liberate and free

Question 12

What is an antonym for "heinous"?

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excellent

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odious

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evil

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wicked

Question 13

What does "immutable" mean?

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not subject to change, constant

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changeable and variable

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inconstant and fickle

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flexible and adaptable

Question 14

Which word is an antonym for "insurgent"?

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loyalist

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revolutionary

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mutinous

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rebellious

Question 15

What is the synonym for "megalomania"?

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delusions of grandeur

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optimism and positivity

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modesty and humility

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self-confidence

Question 16

What is the meaning of "sinecure"?

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a position requiring little or no work; an easy job

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a challenging and demanding role

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a creative and artistic endeavor

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a temporary and short-term task

Question 17

What is a synonym for "surreptitious"?

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covert

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open

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aboveboard

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frank

Question 18

What does "transgress" mean?

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to go beyond a limit or boundary; to sin, violate a law

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to obey and conform

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to create and invent

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to admire and praise

Question 19

What is the meaning of "transmute"?

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to change from one nature, substance, or form to another

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to transform and convert

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to destroy and dismantle

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to preserve and maintain

Question 20

What is an antonym for "vicarious"?

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actual

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performed

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surrogate

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secondhand

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