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What does the phrase 'guts of a topic' likely mean?
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'?
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?
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?
What does the phrase 'thus' typically indicate?
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What is the most likely meaning of 'soared' in this context?
What is the most likely meaning of 'soared' in this context?
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What is a possible consequence of being cash-strapped?
What is a possible consequence of being cash-strapped?
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What is a stretcher typically used for?
What is a stretcher typically used for?
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What is the opposite of commonplace?
What is the opposite of commonplace?
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What does it mean to short-change someone?
What does it mean to short-change someone?
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What is an impetus often associated with?
What is an impetus often associated with?
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