Test Your Knowledge In Crosswords - 2

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    What is an 11-letter word meaning "that may or can collapse"?

    • Accompanist
    • Exorbitance
    • Collapsible
    • Perceptible
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Dive into 'Test Your Knowledge In Crosswords - 2' and challenge your vocabulary skills! This quiz assesses your ability to understand and define complex English words through crossword puzzle clues, enhancing both your linguistic and cognitive abilities.

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  • 2. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "to blend"?

    • Commingle

    • Pantheism

    • Laudation

    • Debatable

    Correct Answer
    A. Commingle
    Explanation
    The word "commingle" is a 9-letter word that means "to blend." It is derived from the Latin word "com" meaning "together" and "mingle" meaning "to mix." When something is commingled, it is combined or mixed together, often referring to different elements or substances being blended into one. This word accurately describes the act of blending or mixing things together, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 3. 

    What is a 12-letter word meaning "having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible"?

    • Invulnerable

    • Supercilious

    • Close-Hauled

    • Incidentally

    Correct Answer
    A. Close-Hauled
    Explanation
    Close-Hauled is a 12-letter word that means "having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible." This term is commonly used in sailing to describe the position of the sails when the boat is sailing as close to the wind as it can. It refers to the angle at which the sails are positioned to catch the maximum amount of wind while still maintaining control of the boat.

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  • 4. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "one who makes or sells cloth or clothing"?

    • Sidereal

    • Clothier

    • Explicit

    • Distrain

    Correct Answer
    A. Clothier
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Clothier." A clothier is someone who makes or sells cloth or clothing. This word specifically refers to someone involved in the textile or fashion industry. The other options, sidereal, explicit, and distrain, do not have any relation to the meaning provided in the question.

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  • 5. 

    What is a nine-letter word meaning "to change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment"?

    • Transpire

    • Coagulate

    • Bountiful

    • Epicurean

    Correct Answer
    A. Coagulate
    Explanation
    Coagulate is the correct answer because it means to change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment.

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  • 6. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "to stick together"?

    • Mentor

    • Cohere

    • Cosmic

    • Armory

    Correct Answer
    A. Cohere
    Explanation
    The word "cohere" is a six-letter word that means "to stick together." It accurately describes the concept of objects or substances sticking or staying together in a cohesive manner. "Mentor," "cosmic," and "armory" do not have the same meaning or association with sticking together, making them incorrect choices for this question.

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  • 7. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "to cause to shrink, fall in, or fail"?

    • Extensor

    • Collapse

    • Tortuous

    • Inundate

    Correct Answer
    A. Collapse
    Explanation
    The word "collapse" fits the given definition of "to cause to shrink, fall in, or fail." It means to suddenly and completely fall down or give way, often due to pressure or weakness. This word accurately describes the action of something shrinking or failing, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 8. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "a college student"?

    • Irascible

    • Severance

    • Opportune

    • Collegian

    Correct Answer
    A. Collegian
    Explanation
    The word "collegian" is a 9 letter word that means "a college student". It is the correct answer because it directly relates to the definition given in the question.

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  • 9. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "to meet and strike violently"?

    • Adverse

    • Preface

    • Collide

    • Boycott

    Correct Answer
    A. Collide
    Explanation
    Collide is the correct answer because it is a seven-letter word that means "to meet and strike violently." When two objects collide, they come together with force and impact. This word accurately describes the action of meeting and striking violently, making it the most suitable option among the given choices.

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  • 10. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "pertaining or peculiar to common speech as distinguished from literary"?

    • Colloquial

    • Stagnation

    • Contravene

    • Metallurgy

    Correct Answer
    A. Colloquial
    Explanation
    Colloquial is the correct answer because it is a 10-letter word that means "pertaining or peculiar to common speech as distinguished from literary." This word describes language or speech that is informal and conversational, typically used in everyday situations rather than in formal or literary contexts. It is the most appropriate choice among the given options as the others do not have the same meaning or relevance.

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  • 11. 

    What is a 13-letter word meaning "form of speech used only or chiefly in conversation"?

    • Sanctimonious

    • Colloquialism

    • Photoelectric

    • Imperfectible

    Correct Answer
    A. Colloquialism
    Explanation
    A colloquialism is a word that is used primarily in conversation. It refers to informal or everyday language that is commonly used by people in a particular region or community. It is different from formal or written language and often includes slang, idioms, or regional expressions. Sanctimonious, photoelectric, and imperfectible do not relate to the meaning of a form of speech used in conversation, making colloquialism the correct answer.

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  • 12. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "a secret agreement for a wrongful purpose"?

    • Affluence

    • Collusion

    • Philology

    • Explosion

    Correct Answer
    A. Collusion
    Explanation
    Collusion is a 9 letter word that means "a secret agreement for a wrongful purpose." It refers to a secretive and often illegal cooperation between individuals or groups to deceive or defraud others. It involves conspiring or collaborating in order to achieve a dishonest or harmful objective. The word "collusion" accurately captures the concept of a secret agreement for wrongful purposes, making it the correct answer to the given question.

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  • 13. 

    What is an eight-letter word meaning "any strikingly great person or object"?

    • Metaphor

    • Stoicism

    • Relevant

    • Colossus

    Correct Answer
    A. Colossus
    Explanation
    The word "colossus" fits the given description of "any strikingly great person or object" because it refers to something of immense size or importance. A colossus is often used to describe a person or thing that stands out and commands attention due to its greatness or significance. Therefore, "colossus" is the correct answer.

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  • 14. 

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

    • Mentor

    • Comely

    • Egoism

    • Adduce

    Correct Answer
    A. Comely
    Explanation
    Comely is a six-letter word that means "handsome" or "attractive". It is often used to describe someone's physical appearance in a positive way. The word "mentor" does not have the same meaning as "handsome" and refers to a trusted advisor or guide. "Egoism" refers to excessive self-interest or selfishness, while "adduce" means to cite as evidence or to bring forward as an example. Therefore, the correct answer is "comely" as it is the only word that matches the given definition.

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  • 15. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "fit to be eaten"?

    • Comestible

    • Stationary

    • Penetrable

    • Sphericity

    Correct Answer
    A. Comestible
    Explanation
    The word "comestible" is the correct answer because it means "fit to be eaten." "Stationary" means not moving, "penetrable" means able to be pierced or entered, and "sphericity" means the quality of being spherical. Therefore, "comestible" is the only word that accurately matches the given definition.

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