Question 1

How is "austere" pronounced?

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ô ster'

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â stēr'

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ô stâr'

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â stûr'

Question 2

What is the meaning of "beneficent"?

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performing acts of kindness or charity; doing good

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extravagant and luxurious

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indifferent and uncaring

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harmful and cruel

Question 3

Which word is an antonym for "cadaverous"?

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robust

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emaciated

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haggard

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gaunt

Question 4

What is a synonym for "crass"?

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crude

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elegant

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refined

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tasteful

Question 5

What does "debase" mean?

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to lower in character, quality, or value

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to uplift and enhance

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to exchange and trade

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to elevate and improve

Question 6

How is "desecrate" correctly pronounced?

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des' ə krāt

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dē'sə krāt

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dě'sə krāt

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dē'sə krāt

Question 7

What does "disconcert" mean?

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to confuse; to disturb the composure of

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to stimulate and excite

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to relax and calm

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to entertain and amuse

Question 8

What is an antonym for "grandiose"?

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simple

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exaggerated

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majestic

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bombastic

Question 9

What is the synonym for "inconsequential"?

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trivial

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important

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essential

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crucial

Question 10

How is "infraction" pronounced?

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in frak' shən

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īn frāk' shən

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in frāk' shən

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īn frăk' shən

Question 11

What is the meaning of "mitigate"?

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to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity

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to intensify and aggravate

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to relax and alleviate

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to aggravate and irritate

Question 12

In which context is "pillage" appropriately used?

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The invading army decided to pillage the enemy's resources.

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The negotiators worked to pillage a compromise.

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The peaceful protest turned into a pillage of property.

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The artist's work was a pillage of color and emotion.

Question 13

What does "prate" mean?

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to talk a great deal in a foolish or aimless fashion

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to whisper and murmur secretly

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to converse thoughtfully and deeply

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to communicate clearly and succinctly

Question 14

What is a synonym for "punctilious"?

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precise

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careless

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relaxed

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perfunctory

Question 15

What is the meaning of "redoubtable"?

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inspiring fear or awe; illustrious, eminent

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small and insignificant

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weak and feeble

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laughable and amusing

Question 16

What does "reprove" mean?

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to find fault with, scold, rebuke

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to console and comfort

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to praise and commend

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to ignore and neglect

Question 17

What is the synonym for "restitution"?

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reimbursement

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loss

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negligence

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damage

Question 18

Which word is an antonym for "stalwart"?

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weak

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brave

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intrepid

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strong

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