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    What is an 11 letter word meaning "one who loves books"?

    • Disjunctive
    • Bibliophile
    • Peripatetic
    • Unspeakable
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  • 2. 

    What is a 7 letter word meaning "the science of life or living organisms"?

    • Buoyant

    • Biology

    • Velvety

    • Thermal

    Correct Answer
    A. Biology
    Explanation
    Biology is the correct answer because it is a 7 letter word that refers to the science of life or living organisms. It is the study of living organisms, their structure, function, growth, evolution, and distribution. Biology encompasses various sub-disciplines such as botany, zoology, microbiology, and genetics, among others.

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  • 3. 

    What is a 10 letter word meaning "cheerful"?

    • Percussion

    • Coronation

    • Blithesome

    • Abridgment

    Correct Answer
    A. Blithesome
    Explanation
    Blithesome is a 10-letter word that means "cheerful." It accurately describes someone or something that is full of happiness and joy. The other options, percussion, coronation, and abridgment, do not have the same meaning as "cheerful" and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

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  • 4. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "speaking two languages"?

    • Bilingual

    • Enumerate

    • Symphonic

    • Influence

    Correct Answer
    A. Bilingual
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bilingual" because it is a 9-letter word that means "speaking two languages".

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    What is a 10 letter word meaning "a privilege or possession into which one is born"?

    • Recidivist

    • Irreverent

    • Birthright

    • Vegetative

    Correct Answer
    A. Birthright
    Explanation
    Birthright is a 10 letter word that means "a privilege or possession into which one is born." It refers to something that is inherited or passed down from one's ancestors or family lineage. It signifies a right or entitlement that is inherent to an individual by virtue of their birth.

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    What is a 9 letter word meaning "two-sided"?

    • Impolitic

    • Transient

    • Monastery

    • Bilateral

    Correct Answer
    A. Bilateral
    Explanation
    The word "bilateral" is the correct answer because it fits the given criteria of being a 9 letter word that means "two-sided." "Bilateral" refers to something that involves or affects both sides or parties.

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  • 7. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "a written account of one's life, actions, and character"?

    • Biography

    • Innocuous

    • Spectator

    • Alternate

    Correct Answer
    A. Biography
    Explanation
    A biography is a written account of someone's life, actions, and character. It provides a detailed description of a person's experiences, achievements, and personal traits. Biographies are often written by someone else, but an autobiography is a self-written account.

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    What is an 8 letter word meaning "to get or sit upon astride, as a horse"?

    • Theorize

    • Bestride

    • Irrigate

    • Coercion

    Correct Answer
    A. Bestride
    Explanation
    The word "bestride" means to get or sit upon astride, as a horse.

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  • 9. 

    What is a 7 letter word meaning "to implore"?

    • Legging

    • Conquer

    • Beseech

    • Premier

    Correct Answer
    A. Beseech
    Explanation
    Beseech is a 7 letter word that means "to implore" or to urgently request or beg for something. This word accurately matches the given definition, making it the correct answer. Legging, Conquer, and Premier do not have the same meaning as "to implore," so they are not the correct answers.

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    What is a 5 letter word meaning "a vivid glowing flame"?

    • Prima

    • Blaze

    • Havoc

    • Livid

    Correct Answer
    A. Blaze
    Explanation
    The word "blaze" is a 5-letter word that means "a vivid glowing flame." This word accurately describes a strong and intense fire, which is characterized by its bright and radiant appearance. The other options, "prima," "havoc," and "livid," do not have the same meaning or association with a flame.

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  • 11. 

    What is a 7 letter word meaning "to remind oneself"?

    • Bombast

    • Bethink

    • Drastic

    • Outrage

    Correct Answer
    A. Bethink
    Explanation
    Bethink is a 7 letter word that means "to remind oneself". This word is derived from the combination of "be" and "think", indicating the act of reflecting or reconsidering something. It suggests the process of recalling or bringing to mind a particular thought or idea. Therefore, out of the given options, Bethink is the correct answer that best fits the meaning provided.

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    What is a 4 letter word meaning "to await"?

    • Nude

    • Hale

    • Exit

    • Bide

    Correct Answer
    A. Bide
    Explanation
    The word "bide" is a 4-letter word that means "to await". It is a verb that refers to patiently waiting for something to happen or someone to arrive. This word is often used to describe the act of staying in a particular place or situation until the desired outcome is achieved.

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  • 13. 

    What is a 6 letter word meaning "joyous"?

    • Impede

    • Blithe

    • Linear

    • Floral

    Correct Answer
    A. Blithe
    Explanation
    Blithe is the correct answer because it is a 6-letter word that means "joyous." The word "blithe" is often used to describe someone who is carefree, cheerful, and full of happiness. It is synonymous with joyous and conveys a sense of light-heartedness and contentment.

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    What is an 8 letter word meaning "fond of drinking"?

    • Disquiet

    • Atrocity

    • Diplomat

    • Bibulous

    Correct Answer
    A. Bibulous
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bibulous". The word "bibulous" is an adjective that means "fond of drinking alcohol" or "absorbent". This word is often used to describe someone who enjoys drinking alcohol excessively or someone who easily becomes intoxicated.

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    What is a 6 letter word meaning "to happen to or befall"?

    • Deride

    • Betide

    • Priory

    • Inbred

    Correct Answer
    A. Betide
    Explanation
    The word "betide" is a 6-letter word that means "to happen to or befall." This word is derived from the Old English word "betīdan," which means "to happen." Therefore, "betide" is the correct answer as it perfectly fits the given definition.

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