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    What is a seven-letter word meaning "one who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures"?

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Test your mastery in vocabulary with 'Are you a Crossword Puzzle expert? - 3'. This quiz challenges participants to define words based on their meanings, enhancing word recognition and comprehension skills crucial for language proficiency.

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  • 2. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions"?

    • Ramify

    • Fealty

    • Senile

    • Clumsy

    Correct Answer
    A. Ramify
    Explanation
    Ramify is the correct answer because it is a six-letter word that means "to divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions."

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  • 3. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "growing, climbing, or running without check or restraint"?

    • Epithet

    • Petrify

    • Salient

    • Rampant

    Correct Answer
    A. Rampant
    Explanation
    The word "rampant" fits the given definition of "growing, climbing, or running without check or restraint." It suggests a sense of uncontrolled growth or movement, without any limitations or restrictions.

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  • 4. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "a bulwark or construction to oppose assault or hostile entry"?

    • Inhibit

    • Sophism

    • Disrobe

    • Rampart

    Correct Answer
    A. Rampart
    Explanation
    A rampart is a seven-letter word that refers to a bulwark or construction used to oppose assault or hostile entry. This term is commonly used in the context of fortifications or defensive structures, such as the walls of a castle or a city. A rampart serves as a protective barrier, providing defense against enemy attacks and preventing unauthorized entry.

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  • 5. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "malice"?

    • Recant

    • Fitful

    • Rancor

    • Ascent

    Correct Answer
    A. Rancor
    Explanation
    Rancor is the correct answer because it is a six-letter word that means "malice". Rancor refers to a feeling of deep-seated resentment or bitterness towards someone or something. It is often associated with a desire for revenge or the intention to cause harm. The word "rancor" accurately captures the meaning of "malice" and fits the given criteria of being a six-letter word.

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  • 6. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to produce irritation or festering"?

    • Arrant

    • Rankle

    • Inbred

    • Consul

    Correct Answer
    A. Rankle
    Explanation
    The word "rankle" means to produce irritation or festering. It accurately describes the action of causing annoyance or resentment, which can metaphorically be seen as festering or becoming worse over time. The other options, arrant, inbred, and consul, do not have the same meaning or connotation as "rankle" in relation to producing irritation or festering.

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  • 7. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "the act of seizing and carrying off property by superior force, as in war"?

    • Vendor

    • Rapine

    • Muddle

    • Invert

    Correct Answer
    A. Rapine
    Explanation
    Rapine is the correct answer because it is a six-letter word that means "the act of seizing and carrying off property by superior force, as in war."

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  • 8. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "seizing and devouring living prey"?

    • Repertory

    • Notorious

    • Raptorial

    • Permanent

    Correct Answer
    A. Raptorial
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Raptorial." This word is defined as "seizing and devouring living prey." It is derived from the Latin word "raptor," meaning "robber" or "plunderer." The suffix "-ial" indicates that it is related to or characteristic of something. Therefore, "raptorial" describes the action of seizing and devouring living prey, making it the appropriate word for the given definition.

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  • 9. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to provide with a fixed allowance or portion, especially of food"?

    • Ration

    • Zodiac

    • Hinder

    • Induct

    Correct Answer
    A. Ration
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Ration." Ration is a six-letter word that means to provide with a fixed allowance or portion, especially of food. This word is commonly used in contexts such as wartime or scarcity, where limited resources need to be distributed equitably among a group of people.

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    What is an 11-letter word meaning "the formation of opinions by relying upon reason alone, independently of authority"?

    • Rationalism

    • Functionary

    • Odoriferous

    • Transfusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Rationalism
    Explanation
    Rationalism is the correct answer because it is an 11-letter word that accurately describes the formation of opinions based on reason alone, without relying on authority. Rationalism emphasizes the importance of logic, evidence, and critical thinking in the process of forming beliefs and making decisions. It is the opposite of blindly accepting or following authority without questioning or thinking independently.

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  • 11. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to lay waste by pillage, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods"?

    • Annual

    • Tenant

    • Ravage

    • Joggle

    Correct Answer
    A. Ravage
    Explanation
    Ravage is a six-letter word that means "to lay waste by pillage, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods." This word describes the act of causing extensive damage or destruction through violent and aggressive means. It implies a sense of devastation and ruin caused by plundering or ravaging.

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  • 12. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "furiously voracious or hungry"?

    • Illusory

    • Dutiable

    • Habitude

    • Ravenous

    Correct Answer
    A. Ravenous
    Explanation
    The word "ravenous" is an eight-letter word that means "furiously voracious or hungry." This word accurately describes someone or something that is extremely hungry and eager to eat.

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  • 13. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "a deep gorge or hollow, especially one worn by a stream or flow of water"?

    • Rapine

    • Galore

    • Christ

    • Ravine

    Correct Answer
    A. Ravine
    Explanation
    A ravine is a deep gorge or hollow, typically formed by the erosion of water. It is often created by a stream or flow of water over a long period of time. This word accurately describes the given definition, as it refers to a specific geographical feature characterized by its depth and formation by water.

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  • 14. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "pertaining to, of the nature of, causing, or favoring reaction"?

    • Reactionary

    • Working-Man

    • Corruptible

    • Reciprocate

    Correct Answer
    A. Reactionary
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Reactionary." Reactionary is an 11-letter word that means "pertaining to, of the nature of, causing, or favoring reaction." It is often used to describe someone who holds conservative or traditional views and opposes progress or social change.

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    What is a seven-letter word meaning "to extend in all directions, as from a source or focus"?

    • Erudite

    • Utility

    • Radiate

    • Lenient

    Correct Answer
    A. Radiate
    Explanation
    Radiate is the correct answer because it means to extend in all directions, as from a source or focus.

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