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Vocabulary Quiz: Exile, Peril, Anecdote

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What does the word 'liquidate' mean in the context of the text?

To manage and organize assets
To convert assets into cash (correct)
To invest in assets for future growth
To acquire assets for financial security

Which word best describes open resistance or disobedience to authority or norms?

Abyss
Pious
Peril
Defiance (correct)

What is the meaning of 'anecdote' as used in the text?

A fictional tale with a moral lesson
A boring and uneventful story
A long and detailed story
A short, interesting, and often amusing story or account (correct)

Which word refers to a state of chaos or commotion?

Tumult (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be imperative?

Crucial and essential; necessary or commanding immediate attention or action (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which word best describes someone who is cynical?

Distrustful of others' motives, believing that people are generally self-serving and insincere (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to elude someone or something?

To escape or avoid something or someone skillfully, especially by being elusive or tricky (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to lament?

To express deep sorrow, grief, or regret for something or someone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'untenable'?

Not able to be maintained, defended, or supported, often due to being illogical or impractical (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to implore someone?

To beg or earnestly request someone to do something; to plead or beseech (C) Signup and view all the answers

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