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?

<p>To be careful and circumspect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When associating with troublemakers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of 'disperse'?

<p>Gather (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe someone who is fickle?

<p>Prone to frequent changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to augment something?

<p>To make it greater by adding to it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you characterize something that is engrossing?

<p>Captivating and absorbing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When might someone be commended for their actions?

<p>When they are showing progress or achievement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Consort' is typically used to suggest __________.

<p>Disapproval or caution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Discreet' refers to not causing offense, while 'discrete' means individually separate and distinct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When they are known for mischief. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Disperse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By buying more at an antique shop. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Attention that absorbs all one's interest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Charming them with astonishing tricks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To gain an advantage without being noticed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can someone be warned about being too fickle?

<p>When changing loyalties frequently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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