8th Grade - 2nd Quarter - Vocabulary Test
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8th Grade - 2nd Quarter - Vocabulary Test
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Book 5 ov Wordly Wise
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The word legible MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
Very famous
- B.
Easy to read
- C.
Qualified to participate
- D.
To make or enact laws
Correct Answer
B. Easy to readExplanation
His handwriting is legible. The anxious mood was clearly legible upon her face.Rate this question:
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The word preliminary can mean any of the following:**more than one may/should be chosen**
- A.
Something that precedes or is introductory
- B.
A minor match prior the main event
- C.
Something that comes first in order to prepare for
- D.
A game that is played before the main part of a competition to decide which players or teams will be allowed to continue playing
- E.
Something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function
Correct Answer(s)
A. Something that precedes or is introductory
B. A minor match prior the main event
C. Something that comes first in order to prepare for
D. A game that is played before the main part of a competition to decide which players or teams will be allowed to continue playingExplanation
A meeting to discuss seating arrangements was merely a preliminary to the formal negotiating sessions.
There will be a short briefing about topics to be discussed as a preliminary to the meeting.
Preliminary findings show that the drug could help patients with skin cancer.
Something that is preliminary is not always necessary. Answer E is the definition of prerequisite.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The word stupor means noisy movement in a city.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Stupor means a daze or a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility, for example, a drunken stupor.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The word illlustrious MOST NEARLY means ________________________. money related, easy to ready, damage, law, very famous
Correct Answer
very famousExplanation
He is an illustrious physicist who is a sure bet for a Nobel Prize.Rate this question:
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The word succinct MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
Easy to read/fresh
- B.
Daze/slow
- C.
Polite/formal
- D.
Concise/short
Correct Answer
D. Concise/shortExplanation
A pocket guide that provides succinct explanations for rules of grammar and punctuation.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The coach became quite ___________________ and spit at an umpire after being thrown out of the game,
- A.
Illustrious
- B.
Belligerent
- C.
Doggerel
- D.
Succinct
Correct Answer
B. BelligerentExplanation
Belligerent means inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness.
It took very little alcohol to make him belligerent.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which sentence uses the word flippant INCORRECTLY?
- A.
Her parents considered her flippant attitude disrespectful.
- B.
I underestimated your flippancy during gymnastic practice.
- C.
His continued flippancy in class is disturbing the other children
- D.
His flippant comment that the poor save on taxes offended many people.
- E.
She made a flippant and tasteless remark about people in famine-stricken countries being spared the problem of overeating.
Correct Answer
B. I underestimated your flippancy during gymnastic practice. -
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Which of the following would not be considered a cockade?(more than one may/should be chosen)
- A.
A ribbon
- B.
A star
- C.
An ornament
- D.
A decoration
- E.
A buckle
- F.
A hat
Correct Answer(s)
E. A buckle
F. A hatExplanation
In the eighteenth century, a cockade was pinned on the side of a man's tricorne or cocked hat, or on his lapel. Women could also wear it on their hat or in their hair. A cockade uses distinctive colors to show the allegiance of its wearer to some political faction, their rank, or as part of a servant's livery.
During the American Revolution, the Continental Army initially wore cockades of various colors as an ad hoc form of rank insignia, as General George Washington wrote:
"As the Continental Army has unfortunately no uniforms, and consequently many inconveniences must arise from not being able to distinguish the commissioned officers from the privates, it is desired that some badge of distinction be immediately provided; for instance that the field officers may have red or pink colored cockades in their hats, the captains yellow or buff, and the subalterns green."Rate this question:
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It was truly amazing that she escaped from the wreckage ________________________.
- A.
Recurrence
- B.
Inured
- C.
Unscathed
- D.
Semblance
- E.
Cockade
Correct Answer
C. UnscathedExplanation
Unscathed means completely uninjured.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Castigate means to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The author castigated the prime minister as an ineffective leader.
He was castigated in the media for making millions of dollars while the company went bankrupt.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which sentence uses the word plausible INCORRECTLY?
- A.
She plausibly argued that she was innocent.
- B.
Any of those things could plausibly happen.
- C.
I thought her explanation was completely plausible.
- D.
He gave an implausible excuse for showing up late for work.
- E.
Although her story was implausible, I didn't believe her.
Correct Answer
E. Although her story was implausible, I didn't believe her.Explanation
The word "implausible" means not believable or unlikely to happen. In the given sentence, the word "implausible" is used correctly to describe the story as not believable. However, the statement "I didn't believe her" contradicts the correct usage of the word "implausible" because if something is implausible, it means it is not believable, so the speaker shouldn't believe her. Therefore, the sentence uses the word "implausible" incorrectly.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Doggerel means marked by stubborn determination.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Doggerel means poetry that is poorly written and that often is not meant to be taken seriously.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The following poem is an example of what?Sir Thopas was a doughty swain, White was his face as paindemain, His lippes red as rose. His rode is like scarlet in grain, And I you tell in good certain He had a seemly nose
- A.
A castigation
- B.
A doggerel
- C.
A flippant remark
- D.
A parable
Correct Answer
B. A doggerelExplanation
The given poem is an example of doggerel. Doggerel refers to a type of poetry that is characterized by its simplicity, irregular meter, and often humorous or trivial content. In this poem, the rhyme scheme is inconsistent, the meter is irregular, and the content is light-hearted and playful. These characteristics align with the definition of doggerel, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which sentence uses the word clarity INCORRECTLY?
- A.
She remembered what happened that day with surprising clarity.
- B.
The clarity of the photographs was amazing.
- C.
The Duchess's clarity was greatly admired by all.
- D.
The liquid was cloudy at first but soon recovered its clarity.
Correct Answer
C. The Duchess's clarity was greatly admired by all.Explanation
The word "clarity" is used incorrectly in the sentence "The Duchess's clarity was greatly admired by all." Clarity refers to the quality of being clear or transparent, usually in terms of thought or communication. In this sentence, it doesn't make sense for the Duchess to possess clarity as a trait that can be admired. It would be more appropriate to say that the Duchess's clarity of thought or communication was greatly admired by all.Rate this question:
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"The committee lacked clarity of purpose" means...
- A.
They did not have a clearly stated reason for meeting
- B.
The reason for their existence was not to help people who are poor, sick, etc.
- C.
The aim or goal of the committee was to provide support for the helpless
Correct Answer
A. They did not have a clearly stated reason for meetingExplanation
The phrase "The committee lacked clarity of purpose" means that the committee did not have a clearly stated reason for meeting. This implies that the committee may have been unsure of their objectives or goals, leading to confusion and inefficiency in their meetings. Without a clear purpose, it becomes difficult for the committee to make decisions or achieve any meaningful outcomes.Rate this question:
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Select all the words that would be a synonym for scourge.
- A.
Whip
- B.
Devastate
- C.
Great affliction
- D.
Beneficial
- E.
Bountiful
- F.
Encouragement
Correct Answer(s)
A. Whip
B. Devastate
C. Great afflictionExplanation
The disease continues to be a scourge in the developing world.
Jesus was scourged at the pillar.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The queen ________________________ him back to the palace.
- A.
Summoned
- B.
Scourged
- C.
Castigated
- D.
Alluded
Correct Answer
A. SummonedExplanation
The correct answer is "summoned". This word implies that the queen called or requested for him to come back to the palace. It suggests that she wanted to see him or speak to him urgently. The other options, scourged, castigated, and alluded, do not fit the context as they do not convey the idea of calling someone back to a specific location.Rate this question:
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Select the sentence that uses the word compensate INCORRECTLY.
- A.
She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.
- B.
The price of the item has been reduced to compensate for a defect.
- C.
He plans to compensate the money he owes him as soon as he is able.
- D.
His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill.
Correct Answer
C. He plans to compensate the money he owes him as soon as he is able.Explanation
The sentence "He plans to compensate the money he owes him as soon as he is able" uses the word "compensate" incorrectly. The correct usage of "compensate" is to provide something to make up for a loss or damage. In this sentence, it should be "He plans to repay the money he owes him as soon as he is able."Rate this question:
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Select the sentences that use the word oblique CORRECTLY. (more than one may/should be chosen)
- A.
Triangles that do not have an angle that measures 90° are called oblique triangles.
- B.
The oblique muscles can be exercised through crunches or sit-ups
- C.
She responded to the reporter's question with an oblique reply which dodged the question.
- D.
She obliqued that he had heard rumors but wasn't willing to gossip.
- E.
Her coach told her to oblique her muscles more often.
- F.
She suggested obliquely that he wasn't telling the truth.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Triangles that do not have an angle that measures 90° are called oblique triangles.
B. The oblique muscles can be exercised through crunches or sit-ups
C. She responded to the reporter's question with an oblique reply which dodged the question.
F. She suggested obliquely that he wasn't telling the truth.Explanation
The word "oblique" is used correctly in the sentences: "Triangles that do not have an angle that measures 90° are called oblique triangles." This sentence accurately defines oblique triangles. "The oblique muscles can be exercised through crunches or sit-ups." This sentence correctly describes how to exercise the oblique muscles. "She responded to the reporter's question with an oblique reply which dodged the question." This sentence shows the use of oblique to describe a reply that avoids answering the question. "She suggested obliquely that he wasn't telling the truth." This sentence uses obliquely to describe how she indirectly suggested that he was lying.Rate this question:
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She tried to project some ______________________ of confidence even though public speaking terrified her
- A.
Bustle
- B.
Semblance
- C.
Illustrious
- D.
Alternate
Correct Answer
B. SemblanceExplanation
Semblance means having a false look of truth or genuineness.Rate this question:
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- 21.
The word timorous means expressing or suggesting adventurousness.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Timorous means expressing or suggesting timidity.
Examples of usage:
She proceeded with doubtful and timorous steps.
He is a shy and timorous young man.
He spoke with a timorous voice.Rate this question:
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Will stays home from work whenever he feels the least _________________________.
- A.
Indisposed
- B.
Infallible
- C.
Unscathed
- D.
Concise
Correct Answer
A. IndisposedExplanation
Indisposed means slightly ill or prone to illness.Rate this question:
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- 23.
A habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean is called an _____________________.
Correct Answer
estuaryExplanation
An estuary is a habitat where the freshwater from a river mixes with the saltwater from the ocean. This unique environment is characterized by fluctuating salinity levels, making it a transitional zone between freshwater and marine ecosystems. Estuaries are highly productive areas that support a diverse range of plant and animal species. The mixing of waters creates a dynamic environment with specialized adaptations for organisms to thrive in the changing conditions.Rate this question:
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An estuary is a _______________ in which the _______________ meets the _______________ .
- A.
Habitat / salt water of a river / fresh water of a lake
- B.
Gathering / father of the bride / father of the groom
- C.
Habitat / fresh water of a river / salt water of the ocean
- D.
Gathering / mother of the groom / mother of the bride
Correct Answer
C. Habitat / fresh water of a river / salt water of the oceanExplanation
An estuary is a habitat in which the fresh water of a river meets the salt water of the ocean.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The word alternate MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
Substitute
- B.
Divide
- C.
Preassemble
- D.
Increase
Correct Answer
A. SubstituteExplanation
An alternate is one that substitutes for or alternates with another.
Examples of usage:
The town has elected five councilors and two alternates.
If that business does not make what we want, we can always find an alternate that does.Rate this question:
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The word reluctant MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
Helpless
- B.
Incompetent
- C.
Inclined
- D.
Hesitant
Correct Answer
D. HesitantExplanation
Reluctant means feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness.
Examples of usage:
We were reluctant to get involved.
He might agree but seems reluctant to admit it.Rate this question:
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The word principle MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
A school administrator
- B.
A fundamental law
- C.
An exasperating situation
- D.
A mischevious intention
Correct Answer
B. A fundamental lawExplanation
The word principle has many meanings; however, school administration is not one of them. The person who is in charge of a school in a principal, not a principle. The word principle means a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption or a rule or code of conduct, a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions. It can also mean the primary source or origin.
Examples of usage:
His investment strategy is based on the principle that the stock market offers the best returns for long-term investors.
As a matter of principle, he would not accept the gift.
It's against my principles to cheat.Rate this question:
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The word principle MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
Serious fault
- B.
The records of a meeting
- C.
A moral rule
- D.
The head of a school
Correct Answer
C. A moral ruleExplanation
The word principle has many meanings; however, school administration is not one of them. The person who is in charge of a school in a principal, not a principle. The word principle means a comprehensive and fundamental law, doctrine, or assumption or a rule or code of conduct, a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions. It can also mean the primary source or origin.
Examples of usage:
His investment strategy is based on the principle that the stock market offers the best returns for long-term investors.
As a matter of principle, he would not accept the gift.
It's against my principles to cheat.Rate this question:
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The Catholic Church considers the pope infallible in all matters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Infallible means not capable of being wrong or making mistakes. Although the word infallible is used correctly in this sentence, the Church does not consider the pope infallible in all matters. It only considers the pope infallible while teaching officially on a matter of faith or morals.
The Catholic Church’s teaching on papal infallibility is one which is generally misunderstood by those outside the Church. People often think infallibility means that popes are given some special grace that allows them to teach positively whatever truths need to be known, but that is not quite correct, either. Infallibility is not a substitute for theological study on the part of the pope.
What infallibility does do is prevent a pope from solemnly and formally teaching as "truth" something that is, in fact, error. It does not help him know what is true, nor does it "inspire" him to teach what is true. He has to learn the truth the way we all do—through study—though, to be sure, he has certain advantages because of his position.Rate this question:
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Which sentence uses the word concise INCORRECTLY?
- A.
Please write your answers as concise as possible.
- B.
You've expressed yourself clearly and concisely.
- C.
The article provides a concise overview of the region's history.
- D.
Our money was concise for a two-week vacation.
Correct Answer
D. Our money was concise for a two-week vacation.Explanation
Concise means using few words; not including extra or unnecessary information.Rate this question:
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Which sentence uses the word pawn INCORRECTLY?
- A.
She was only a pawn in his plot to overturn the government.
- B.
He pawned his grandfather's watch to pay rent last month.
- C.
He became a pawn in the power struggle.
- D.
He pawned her after her brother betrayed him.
- E.
The pawn is the least valuable piece in the game of chess.
- F.
The pawnbroker offered her 50 dollars for her diamond ring.
Correct Answer
D. He pawned her after her brother betrayed him.Explanation
Pawn has a few meanings. As a noun, a pawn can be a person used by others to serve their own purposes and it is also the least valuable piece in the game of chess. As a verb it means to deposit personal valuables, such as watches and rings, with a pawnbroker in exchange for a loan.Rate this question:
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Horn is to honk as bell is to:bustle, enthrall, knell, clarity
Correct Answer
knell
Knell
KNELLExplanation
Knell is the sound of a bell, esp. at a funeral: The bells tolled a death knell.Rate this question:
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Is the word bustle used correctly in this sentence:She bustled around the kitchen getting ready for dinner guests.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bustle means to move or go in a busy or hurried way or to have a lot of busy activity.Rate this question:
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Is the word bustle used correctly in this sentence:The pier is always bustling with people.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bustle means to move or go in a busy or hurried way or to have a lot of busy activity.Rate this question:
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Is the word bustle used correctly in this sentence:The countryside seems very quiet after the hustle and bustle of the city.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bustle means to move or go in a busy or hurried way or to have a lot of busy activity. It can also be used as a noun to mean noisy or busy activity.Rate this question:
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Is the word bustle used correctly in this sentence:Women rarely wear bustles today.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bustle means to move or go in a busy or hurried way or to have a lot of busy activity. It can also be used as a noun to mean noisy or busy activity. Also as a noun, it can mean a frame, pad, or bunch of material used to make a skirt stick out.Rate this question:
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The word expletive MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
An obscene word
- B.
Telling or showing
- C.
Helpful information
- D.
to make or enact laws
Correct Answer
A. An obscene wordExplanation
That film is full of expletives.
Expletives were deleted from the transcript of their conversation.
Angry expletives filled the air.Rate this question:
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His sedentary lifestyle includes _________________ all day and ___________________ all night.
- A.
Working at a desk / dancing
- B.
Working at a desk / watching television
- C.
Gardening / dancing
- D.
Gardening / watching television
Correct Answer
B. Working at a desk / watching televisionExplanation
Sedentary means doing or requiring much sitting or not physically active.
Examples:
Editing the dictionary is a sedentary job.
The work is very sedentary.
Their health problems were caused by their sedentary lifestyles/lives.
He became sedentary later on in his life.Rate this question:
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The word rampant can mean any of the following:**more than one may/should be chosen**
- A.
Standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile —used of a heraldic animal
- B.
A barrier often made of raised earth around a fort to protect soldiers
- C.
Rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
- D.
Profusely widespread
- E.
Marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
Correct Answer(s)
A. Standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile —used of a heraldic animal
C. Rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
D. Profusely widespread
E. Marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraintExplanation
All are correct definitions of rampant. The second choice is a rampart, not rampent.
Examples:
Starvation was rampant in the country after the war.
That weed is rampant in this area.
The mayor promised to put a stop to the rampant crime that plagued the city.Rate this question:
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This picture is an example of _______________.
- A.
Expletive
- B.
Illustrious
- C.
Rampant
- D.
Plausible
Correct Answer
C. RampantExplanation
Rampant means standing on one hind foot with one foreleg raised above the other and the head in profile, espcially used in heraldic animals.Rate this question:
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This person could be best described as a _______________.
- A.
Castigate
- B.
Doggerel
- C.
Cockade
- D.
Felon
Correct Answer
D. FelonExplanation
A felon is a person guilty of a major crime.Rate this question:
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He suffers from ____________ arthritis.
- A.
Infallible
- B.
Belligerent
- C.
Chronic
- D.
Oblique
Correct Answer
C. ChronicExplanation
Chronic means marked by long duration or frequent recurrence.
Other examples:
She has a chronic need for attention.
Inflation has become a chronic condition in the economy.
She has had chronic pain in her back for years.
He is a chronic troublemaker.Rate this question:
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The word allude MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
To mention in an indirect way
- B.
A quality that attracts people
- C.
To avoid or escape by being quick, skillful, or clever
- D.
To fail to be understood or remembered
Correct Answer
A. To mention in an indirect wayExplanation
Allude means to mention in an indirect way.
Allure means a quality that attracts people.
Elude means to avoid or escape by being quick, skillful, or clever or to fail to be understood or remembered.
Examples of allude:
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.
The politician alluded to the idea that she might not run for office again.
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific.
She alluded to her first marriage.Rate this question:
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The word enthrall MOST NEARLY means:
- A.
To officially decide
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To treat with a lot of attention and care
- C.
To confuse by a strong light
- D.
To hold spellbound
Correct Answer
D. To hold spellboundExplanation
The dancer enthralls her audiences with the beauty of her movements.
I was enthralled by the beauty of the landscape.
The movie is an enthralling adventure story.Rate this question:
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