VOCABUTOONS Lists 21 and 22

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What is the meaning of the word 'masticate'?

To be averse to human society

To chew or grind food with the teeth (correct)

To be sad or gloomy

To have a large number of diverse elements

What is the meaning of the word 'muse'?

To be absorbed in thought or daydream (correct)

To chew or grind food with the teeth

To be averse to human society

To be sad or gloomy

What is the meaning of the word 'oblique'?

To be sad or gloomy

To have a large number of diverse elements

To chew or grind food with the teeth

Not straightforward or direct (correct)

What does the word 'migratory' mean?

related to migrating Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'menagerie' mean?

a collection of wild animals Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'obtuse' mean?

lacking sharpness or quickness of perception Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'misanthropy' mean?

A dislike or hatred of humankind Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'mores'?

Customs or traditions of a particular group or society Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'noisome' mean?

Having a strong, unpleasant smell Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'marshal' mean?

to gather or assemble Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy'?

a feeling of sadness or depression Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'myriad' mean?

a large collection or assortment Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a feeling of deep sadness or depression?

Melancholy Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition?

Menagerie Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a deceptive or unreal appearance, often seen in the desert?

Mirage Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a person who hates or distrusts humankind?

misanthropy Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a word or term that is not accurate or appropriate for a particular thing or person?

misnomer Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a large and diverse collection of things or people?

myriad Signup and view all the answers

His ___________ for his family members led to their preferential treatment in the company

nepotism Signup and view all the answers

The ___________ smell coming from the garbage can made me gag

noxious Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their meanings:

milieu = The physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops misnomer = An incorrect or inappropriate name for something muster = To gather or summon (forces, people, etc.) nepotism = Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

noxious = Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant obtuse = Lacking quickness of perception or intellect mode = A particular way or method of doing something martyr = A person who sacrifices something of great value for the sake of principle Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

mirage = An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions masticate = To chew (food) myriad = A countless or extremely great number menagerie = A collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Meanings

Masticate: To chew food thoroughly to aid digestion.
Muse: To engage in deep thought or reflect; can also refer to a source of inspiration.
Oblique: Not straightforward or direct; can suggest something that is slanted or inclined.
Migratory: Pertaining to animals that travel from one region to another, typically for breeding or seasonal purposes.
Menagerie: A diverse collection of wild animals kept in captivity for public exhibition.
Obtuse: Lacking sharpness or quickness of intellect; also refers to an angle greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
Misanthropy: A general dislike, distrust, or disdain for the human species or human nature.
Mores: The essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community.
Noisome: Having an extremely unpleasant or harmful smell; offensive to the senses.
Marshal: To arrange or organize in a systematic way; can also refer to a high-ranking officer in certain military services.
Melancholy: A deep, persistent feeling of sadness or depression.
Myriad: A great number or an indefinitely large variety of things.

Concept Matching

Word meaning deep sadness or depression: Melancholy
Word referring to a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition: Menagerie
Word for a deceptive appearance often seen in a desert: Mirage
Word meaning a person who distrusts humankind: Misanthrope
Word indicating a term that is inappropriate for its subject: Obtuse
Word that signifies a large and diverse collection: Myriad
Contextual phrase: His partiality for his family members led to their preferential treatment in the company.
Contextual phrase: The noisome smell coming from the garbage can made me gag.

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Test your vocabulary skills with this quiz on words starting with the letter 'M'. From "masticate" to "muse" and "migratory" to "mode", this quiz will challenge your knowledge of these diverse terms. Can you identify their meanings and usage? Let's find out!