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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'menagerie' mean?

a collection of wild animals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'obtuse' mean?

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

What does the word 'misanthropy' mean?

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

What is the meaning of the word 'mores'?

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

What does the word 'noisome' mean?

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

What does the word 'marshal' mean?

to gather or assemble (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'melancholy'?

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

What does the word 'myriad' mean?

a large collection or assortment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a feeling of deep sadness or depression?

Melancholy (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Menagerie (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Mirage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a person who hates or distrusts humankind?

misanthropy (C) 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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

myriad (C) 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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

parry (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

ostracize (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'parry' mean?

parry (B) Signup and view all the answers

Oust means to invite or welcome someone?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Partition means to separate or divide into parts?

True (A) 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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'parry'?

To ward off or deflect an attack or argument (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Mirage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Masticate

To chew food thoroughly to aid in digestion.

Muse

To reflect deeply or meditate on a subject.