VOCABUTOONS Lists 21-23

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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

Which word means the most favorable or advantageous?

optimum Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to ward off or deflect an attack or argument?

parry Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to exclude or banish someone from a group or society?

ostracize Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'parry' mean?

parry Signup and view all the answers

Oust means to invite or welcome someone?

False Signup and view all the answers

Partition means to separate or divide into parts?

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their definitions:

opportune = happening at a time that is convenient optimum = the most favorable or advantageous orthodox = conforming to what is generally accepted as right or true ostracize = to exclude or banish someone from a group or society Signup and view all the answers

Match these words with their meanings:

oust = to remove or expel someone from a position or place paradox = a statement that seems self-contradictory but in reality expresses a possible truth paranoia = an irrational suspicion or mistrust of others parry = to ward off or deflect an attack or argument Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

partition = to separate or divide into parts penitent = feeling or expressing remorse for one's misdeeds or sins ostracize = to exclude someone from a society or group paradox = a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition Signup and view all the answers

Which word means the act of excluding or banishing someone from a group or society?

Oust Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'parry'?

To ward off or deflect an attack or argument 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

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Vocabulary Meanings

Masticate: To chew food thoroughly to aid in digestion.
Muse: To reflect deeply or meditate on a subject.
Oblique: Not straightforward or direct; angled or slanted in position or approach.
Migratory: Describes animals that move from one region to another in search of food or breeding grounds.
Menagerie: A diverse collection of wild animals kept in captivity for public exhibition.
Obtuse: Lacking sharpness of intellect; difficult to comprehend; blunt in form.
Misanthropy: A general dislike, distrust, or disdain for the human species or human nature.
Mores: Social customs, norms, and conventions that govern the behavior of a society.
Noisome: Having an extremely unpleasant smell; harmful or injurious to health.
Marshal: To arrange or assemble in order; to gather or organize for a purpose.
Melancholy: A state of deep sadness or depression; reflective or pensive sadness.
Myriad: A vast number of things or people; countless or innumerable.

Feeling of deep sadness or depression: Melancholy.
Collection of wild animals kept in captivity: Menagerie.
Deceptive or unreal appearance: Often referred to as a mirage, commonly seen in deserts.
Person who hates or distrusts humankind: Misanthrope.
Word or term that is inaccurate for a particular context: Obtuse.
Large and diverse collection: Myriad.

Contextual Usage

Preference or favoritism towards family members can lead to preferential treatment in professional settings.
A noisome smell, such as that from garbage, can evoke strong negative reactions.

Matching Definitions

Most favorable or advantageous: Optimal.
To ward off or deflect an attack or argument: Parry.
To exclude or banish from a group: Oust.

Clarifications

Oust: Means to remove or expel someone rather than invite.
Partition: Means to divide or separate into parts rather than to merge.

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Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of the word 'masticate'?

What is the meaning of the word 'muse'?

What is the meaning of the word 'oblique'?

What does the word 'migratory' mean?

What does the word 'menagerie' mean?

What does the word 'obtuse' mean?

What does the word 'misanthropy' mean?

What is the meaning of the word 'mores'?

What does the word 'noisome' mean?

What does the word 'marshal' mean?

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy'?

What does the word 'myriad' mean?

Which word means a feeling of deep sadness or depression?

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

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

Which word means a person who hates or distrusts humankind?

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

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

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

The ___________ smell coming from the garbage can made me gag

Match the following words with their meanings:

Match the following words with their definitions:

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Which word means the most favorable or advantageous?

Which word means to ward off or deflect an attack or argument?

Which word means to exclude or banish someone from a group or society?

What does the word 'parry' mean?

Oust means to invite or welcome someone?

Partition means to separate or divide into parts?

Match the following words with their definitions:

Match these words with their meanings:

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Which word means the act of excluding or banishing someone from a group or society?

What is the meaning of the word 'parry'?

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

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