Vocabulary Quiz: Diverse Words and Meanings

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What does the term 'eviction' refer to?

  • A friendly agreement between landlords and tenants
  • The destruction of a building
  • Expelling someone from a property by legal process (correct)
  • The establishment of new rules for tenants

What does it mean to be 'bemused'?

  • Confused or bewildered, often in a detached way (correct)
  • Expressing strong anger
  • Showing clear understanding and focus
  • Feeling intense happiness

What is a 'psalm'?

  • A narrative about holy figures
  • A book of historical records
  • A sacred song or hymn from the Bible (correct)
  • A type of poetry lacking rhythm

What does 'dismantling' involve?

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The term 'deployment' is primarily associated with which of the following?

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What does 'desolation' indicate?

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What does it mean to be 'delighted'?

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What does 'non-plussed' mean?

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What is the meaning of 'enacted'?

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Which phrase is synonymous with 'akin to'?

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What does 'denounced' imply?

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How can 'outlandish' best be described?

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What are 'misadventures'?

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What does 'looked askance' mean?

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How would you interpret the idiom 'kinks in the slinky'?

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Flashcards

Eviction

The action of expelling someone from a property, usually by legal process.

Penned

To write or compose something, usually formally or poetically.

Allies

People, groups, or countries that support or cooperate with each other.

Bemused

Confused or bewildered, often in an amused or detached way.

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Rejoiced

To feel or show great joy or delight.

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Biblical

Relating to or taken from the Bible; also describes something grand or dramatic.

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Psalm

A sacred song or hymn, especially from the Book of Psalms in the Bible.

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Desolation

A state of emptiness, destruction, or sadness.

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Non-plussed

Puzzled, unsure how to respond, or unimpressed.

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Enacted

To make a law official; to perform or carry out a role.

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Imperial fancy

A whimsical or extravagant idea associated with empire-building or grandeur.

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Akin to

Similar to or resembling something.

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Misadventures

Unfortunate or unlucky experiences.

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Denounced

To publicly declare something as wrong or evil.

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Outlandish

Extremely unusual, bizarre, or extravagant.

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Looked askance

To glance at something or someone with suspicion, disapproval, or skepticism.

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Study Notes

Eviction

  • Eviction is the act of legally removing someone from a property.

Penned

  • To pen something means to write or compose it, often formally or with artistry.

Allies

  • Allies are individuals, groups, or countries who support and cooperate with each other.

Bemused

  • Bemused describes a state of confused amusement or detachment.

Rejoiced

  • Rejoiced means feeling or showing great happiness or delight.

Biblical

  • Biblical relates to the Bible or describes something grand or impactful.

Psalm

  • A psalm is a sacred song or hymn, especially from the Book of Psalms.

Bolt

  • A bolt can be a metal fastener, a sudden movement, or a flash of lightning.

Hurled

  • To hurl is to throw something with great force.

Dismantling

  • Dismantling is the systematic process of taking something apart.

Deployment

  • Deployment is the movement of troops or resources to a specific location for a purpose.

Desolation

  • Desolation describes a state of emptiness, destruction, or sadness.

Demolition Site

  • A demolition site is a location where buildings are being torn down.

Delighted

  • Delighted expresses a feeling of great pleasure or happiness.

Non-plussed

  • Non-plussed means puzzled, unsure of how to respond, or unimpressed.

Enacted

  • Enacted means to formally establish a law or to perform a role.

Imperial Fancy

  • Imperial fancy refers to a whimsical or extravagant idea connected to empire-building.

Akin to

  • Akin to means similar to or resembling something.

Misadventures

  • Misadventures are unfortunate or unlucky experiences.

Denounced

  • Denounced means to publicly declare something wrong or evil.

Outlandish

  • Outlandish describes something extremely unusual, bizarre, or extravagant.

Kinks in the Slinky

  • Kinks in the slinky are problems or imperfections in a process.

Chimed In

  • To chime in is to join a conversation or discussion.

Looked Askance

  • To look askance is to glance at something or someone with suspicion, disapproval, or skepticism.

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