English Vocabulary Building
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What does the phrase 'guts of a topic' likely mean?

  • A topic that is no longer relevant or interesting
  • A hypothetical or theoretical aspect of a subject
  • The most fundamental or essential part of a subject (correct)
  • A trivial or superficial aspect of a subject

    • Which of the following words is most likely to mean 'opposed or hindered by'?

  • beset by (correct)
  • cash-strapped
  • backed away
  • short-changed

    • What does the word 'cudgel' most likely refer to?

  • A type of weapon used for self-defense (correct)
  • A type of financial crisis
  • A type of stretchers used in emergency situations
  • A type of literary device used in storytelling

    • What does the phrase 'thus' typically indicate?

    <p>A conclusion or result of what has been previously stated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely meaning of 'soared' in this context?

    <p>Increased or rose rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of being cash-strapped?

    <p>Being unable to meet financial obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stretcher typically used for?

    <p>To transport people in emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of commonplace?

    <p>Unique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to short-change someone?

    <p>To underpay someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an impetus often associated with?

    <p>A stimulus or motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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