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What is the definition of the word 'illuminate'?

  • To suddenly extinguish a light
  • To create shadowy effects
  • To obscure from view
  • To light up or illuminate (correct)

Which part of speech is the word 'ravenous'?

  • Noun
  • Verb
  • Adverb
  • Adjective (correct)

What does the word 'refract' mean?

  • To bend light or other waves (correct)
  • To clarify something
  • To amplify a signal
  • To scatter sound waves

What is the primary function of a centrifuge?

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Which of the following words is synonymous with 'proclivity'?

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Which word refers to a building, often large and impressive, designed as a tomb or memorial?

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What does the term 'Censor' mean?

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What is the meaning of the word 'Refract'?

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Which of the following describes something that is not easily noticed?

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What does 'Pratfall' refer to?

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What does it mean to 'Feign' something?

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Which word best describes the condition of a clouded lens of the eye?

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What is the meaning of 'Mineral'?

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Which word signifies an act of breaking or violating something?

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Minstrel (noun)

A musical entertainer

Waft (verb)

To gently carry something through the air

Illuminate (verb)

To light up or illuminate

Imperceptible (adjective)

Not easily perceived by the senses; subtle; slight

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Centrifuge (noun)

A machine that spins objects to separate substances based on their density

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Mineral

A substance found in rocks, often mined from the earth.

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Gorgons

Mythical creatures, possibly monstrous, from Greek mythology.

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Wat (possible awe)

To look at with great wonder.

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Illuminate

To light up something.

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Refract

To cause light to change direction.

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Imperceptible

Hard to notice; difficult to perceive.

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Mausoleum

A large building, often a tomb or memorial.

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Cataract (eye)

A clouding of the eye lens that impairs vision.

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Feign

To pretend or imitate a feeling or appearance.

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Pratfall

A comical or embarrassing fall, often in a performance.

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