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Vocabulary Quiz: Adversary, Augment, Beguile, Commend

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In what context is the term 'discrete' used?

Associated with disapproved individuals

Individually separate and distinct (correct)

Absorbing all one's attention or interest

To charm or enchant someone

What does it mean to commend someone?

To distribute widely over a large area

To deceive or trick someone

To associate with disapproved individuals

To praise formally or officially (correct)

What is the meaning of 'augment'?

To make something greater by adding to it (correct)

To distribute or spread over a wide area

Changing frequently regarding one's loyalties

Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions

What does it mean to be discreet?

To be careful and circumspect Signup and view all the answers

In what context would someone likely be told not to consort with certain individuals?

When associating with troublemakers Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'disperse'?

Gather Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe someone who is fickle?

Prone to frequent changes Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to augment something?

To make it greater by adding to it Signup and view all the answers

How would you characterize something that is engrossing?

Captivating and absorbing Signup and view all the answers

When might someone be commended for their actions?

When they are showing progress or achievement Signup and view all the answers

'Consort' is typically used to suggest __________.

Disapproval or caution Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'discreet' and 'discrete' based on the text?

'Discreet' refers to not causing offense, while 'discrete' means individually separate and distinct. Signup and view all the answers

When are you likely to be warned not to consort with someone based on the text?

When they are known for mischief. Signup and view all the answers

Which term would best describe the action of a crowd after a concert based on the text?

Disperse Signup and view all the answers

How could someone make a collection of stamps greater based on the text?

By buying more at an antique shop. Signup and view all the answers

What type of attention does an engrossing novel attract based on the text?

Attention that absorbs all one's interest Signup and view all the answers

If a magician beguiles an audience, what might he be doing?

Charming them with astonishing tricks Signup and view all the answers

In what context might someone be advised to make discreet inquiries based on the text?

To gain an advantage without being noticed. Signup and view all the answers

When can someone be warned about being too fickle?

When changing loyalties frequently Signup and view all the answers