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In the context of the idiomatic expressions, what does 'TRUST men and they will be true to you' suggest?
What is the meaning of 'They were able to WEATHER the storm' according to the provided text?
What does the phrase 'Cut your coat to your cloth' imply?
If a report 'leaves much to be DESIRED', what does it mean?
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What does the expression 'She is running up an ACCOUNT with the store' suggest?
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In the given text, which word is most likely synonymous with 'arrogant'?
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What is the correct spelling of the term that means 'a large container for holding water or other liquids'?
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Which word in the text is most likely related to 'nonverbal communication among people'?
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If someone is described as 'productive', what could be inferred about them?
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Which word from the text is most closely related to 'the act of assigning blame or responsibility'?
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Based on the text, which idiomatic expression reflects making good use of opportunities?
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Which word is the closest synonym to 'ARDENT'?
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What does 'IMBROGLIO' mean?
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Choose the word that is most similar to 'FECUND'.
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What is the synonym for 'PERFORATE'?
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Study Notes
Idiomatic Expressions
- 'TRUST men and they will be true to you' suggests that if you show trust in people, they will be honest and loyal to you.
- 'They were able to WEATHER the storm' means they were able to survive and overcome a difficult situation.
Proverbs
- 'Cut your coat to your cloth' implies that you should adjust your plans or actions according to your resources and abilities.
Descriptive Phrases
- If a report 'leaves much to be DESIRED', it means the report is incomplete or unsatisfactory.
- 'She is running up an ACCOUNT with the store' suggests that she is buying items on credit and building up a debt.
Vocabulary
- The word most likely synonymous with 'arrogant' is HAUGHTY.
- The correct spelling of the term for 'a large container for holding water or other liquids' is RESERVOIR.
- The word related to 'nonverbal communication among people' is BODY LANGUAGE.
- A person described as 'productive' is likely efficient and able to achieve a lot.
- The word related to 'the act of assigning blame or responsibility' is ACCOUNTABILITY.
- The idiomatic expression 'MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES' reflects making good use of opportunities.
- The word closest to 'ARDENT' is PASSIONATE.
- 'IMBROGLIO' means a complicated and confusing situation.
- The word most similar to 'FECUND' is FERTILE.
- The synonym for 'PERFORATE' is PIERCE.
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Test your language skills with this quiz on synonyms and antonyms. Match the words with their corresponding meanings to enhance your vocabulary.
