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    What is a 9 letter word meaning "the entire number, sum, mass, or quantity of something"?

    • Mechanics
    • Aggregate
    • Inebriate
    • Abhorrent
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  • 2. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "to fasten"?

    • Affix

    • Singe

    • Venom

    • Alter

    Correct Answer
    A. Affix
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Affix" because it is a five-letter word that means "to fasten."

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  • 3. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "a profuse or abundant supply of riches"?

    • Affluence

    • Telepathy

    • Barometer

    • Partition

    Correct Answer
    A. Affluence
    Explanation
    Affluence is a 9 letter word that means "a profuse or abundant supply of riches." It refers to a state of having a lot of wealth or material possessions. This word accurately describes the concept of having a plentiful supply of riches, making it the correct answer to the question.

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  • 4. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "on fire, literally or figuratively"?

    • Afire

    • Pudgy

    • Scope

    • Pious

    Correct Answer
    A. Afire
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "afire" because it is a five-letter word that means "on fire, literally or figuratively." It can be used to describe something that is burning or something that is intensely passionate or excited.

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  • 5. 

    What is a five-letter word meaning "in progress"?

    • Afoot

    • Check

    • Inane

    • Bight

    Correct Answer
    A. Afoot
    Explanation
    The word "afoot" is a five-letter word that means "in progress." This word is commonly used to describe something that is currently happening or being worked on. It can be used to indicate that a plan, project, or event is underway or in the process of being completed. Therefore, "afoot" is the correct answer to the question.

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  • 6. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "some auxiliary person or thing"?

    • Technique

    • Recurrent

    • Affiliate

    • Telepathy

    Correct Answer
    A. Affiliate
    Explanation
    Affiliate is the correct answer because it is a 9 letter word that means "some auxiliary person or thing." An affiliate is someone or something that is associated with or connected to a larger organization or group. They provide support or assistance to the main entity, making them an auxiliary person or thing. The other options, Technique, Recurrent, and Telepathy, do not have the same meaning as "some auxiliary person or thing."

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  • 7. 

    What is a 12-letter word meaning "a thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time"?

    • Aldermanship

    • Demonstrable

    • Afterthought

    • Preferential

    Correct Answer
    A. Afterthought
    Explanation
    Afterthought is a 12-letter word that means "a thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time." This term refers to an idea or consideration that occurs to someone after an event or decision has already taken place. It implies that the thought should have been considered earlier but was not.

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  • 8. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "to pile or heap together"?

    • Agglomerate

    • Sympathetic

    • Ceremonious

    • Proximately

    Correct Answer
    A. Agglomerate
    Explanation
    Agglomerate is the correct answer because it is an 11-letter word that means "to pile or heap together." It accurately describes the action of gathering or clustering things into a mass or group.

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  • 9. 

    What is an 11-letter word meaning "the fact of being made heavier or more heinous, as a crime , offense, misfortune, etc"?

    • Hospitality

    • Aggravation

    • Assassinate

    • Philologist

    Correct Answer
    A. Aggravation
    Explanation
    Aggravation is the correct answer because it is an 11-letter word that means "the fact of being made heavier or more heinous, as a crime, offense, misfortune, etc." This word accurately describes the concept of something becoming more severe or intense, which aligns with the given definition.

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  • 10. 

    What is a seven-letter word meaning "to make the first attack"?

    • Liqueur

    • Readily

    • Frailty

    • Aggress

    Correct Answer
    A. Aggress
    Explanation
    The word "aggress" is a seven-letter word that means "to make the first attack." It is the correct answer because it directly relates to the given definition. "Liqueur," "readily," and "frailty" do not have any connection to the meaning of making the first attack.

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    What is an 11-letter word meaning "answering yes; to a question at issue"?

    • Deteriorate

    • Furtherance

    • Demagnetize

    • Affirmative

    Correct Answer
    A. Affirmative
    Explanation
    The word "affirmative" is an 11-letter word that means "answering yes; to a question at issue." It is used to indicate agreement or confirmation.

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  • 12. 

    What is a six-letter word meaning "once more, after rest or interval"?

    • Faulty

    • Cajole

    • Morose

    • Afresh

    Correct Answer
    A. Afresh
    Explanation
    The word "afresh" is a six-letter word that means "once more, after rest or interval." It implies starting something again or resuming after a break or pause. The other options, "faulty," "cajole," and "morose," do not have the same meaning as "afresh" and are not six-letter words.

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  • 13. 

    What is a 10-letter word meaning "to cause to appear greatly"?

    • Aggrandize

    • Assimilate

    • Psychiatry

    • Aboriginal

    Correct Answer
    A. Aggrandize
    Explanation
    Aggrandize is the correct answer because it means "to cause to appear greatly." This word suggests the act of making something or someone seem more important, powerful, or impressive than they actually are. It implies the act of enhancing or exaggerating someone or something's status or reputation.

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  • 14. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "to make heavier, worse, or more burdensome"?

    • Aggravate

    • Humiliate

    • Compliant

    • Terminate

    Correct Answer
    A. Aggravate
    Explanation
    Aggravate is the correct answer because it means to make something heavier, worse, or more burdensome. When something is aggravated, it becomes more difficult or problematic, adding to the existing burden or making the situation worse. The other options, humiliate, compliant, and terminate, do not have the same meaning as aggravate and therefore are not the correct answer.

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  • 15. 

    What is a 9 letter word meaning "said in a preceding part or before"?

    • Antenatal

    • Aforesaid

    • Imitation

    • Pentagram

    Correct Answer
    A. Aforesaid
    Explanation
    Aforesaid is the correct answer because it is a 9 letter word that means "said in a preceding part or before". It is commonly used to refer to something that has been mentioned or referred to earlier in a text or conversation.

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