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What does it mean if a surface is described as abrasive?
What does it mean if a surface is described as abrasive?
Which word refers to the act of going off the main subject?
Which word refers to the act of going off the main subject?
Which of the following words means 'complex; difficult to solve'?
Which of the following words means 'complex; difficult to solve'?
Which term is used to describe a hidden or undercover situation?
Which term is used to describe a hidden or undercover situation?
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What is the meaning of the word 'Bilk'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Bilk'?
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Which term best describes a personality that is perceived as irritating and unpleasant due to its rough and coarse nature?
Which term best describes a personality that is perceived as irritating and unpleasant due to its rough and coarse nature?
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In a business deal, if someone were to intentionally mislead a partner to gain unfair financial advantage, their actions could be described as:
In a business deal, if someone were to intentionally mislead a partner to gain unfair financial advantage, their actions could be described as:
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A secret operation conducted by intelligence agencies, designed to remain undetected by the public, is best characterized as:
A secret operation conducted by intelligence agencies, designed to remain undetected by the public, is best characterized as:
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If persistent rumors and misinformation within a community start to ______ widespread panic, it indicates the rumors are the origin of the panic.
If persistent rumors and misinformation within a community start to ______ widespread panic, it indicates the rumors are the origin of the panic.
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Trying to solve a complex moral dilemma with conflicting principles and no easy answers can be described as tackling a ______ problem.
Trying to solve a complex moral dilemma with conflicting principles and no easy answers can be described as tackling a ______ problem.
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Which scenario exemplifies the meaning of 'abrasive' in describing someone's personality?
Which scenario exemplifies the meaning of 'abrasive' in describing someone's personality?
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In which situation would the word 'bilk' be most appropriately used?
In which situation would the word 'bilk' be most appropriately used?
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A 'covert' operation is designed to be:
A 'covert' operation is designed to be:
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Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of 'engender'?
Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of 'engender'?
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Describing a problem as 'knotty' suggests that it is primarily:
Describing a problem as 'knotty' suggests that it is primarily:
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Which word describes an action or behavior that involves using someone else's ideas without proper credit?
Which word describes an action or behavior that involves using someone else's ideas without proper credit?
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What term describes a place where airplanes are kept, similar to a garage?
What term describes a place where airplanes are kept, similar to a garage?
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Which word best fits the description of creating or bringing something into existence?
Which word best fits the description of creating or bringing something into existence?
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Which term refers to a subtle distinction or variation?
Which term refers to a subtle distinction or variation?
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Which word is associated with the concept of fame or widespread acclaim?
Which word is associated with the concept of fame or widespread acclaim?
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