Word Of The Day # 6

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Word of the Day #6 is a vocabulary quiz designed to test and enhance your understanding of various English words through practical sentences. It assesses knowledge of words like 'neophyte', 'emissary', and 'petrify', crucial for effective communication and language skills development.

Questions and Answers

1.

· a beginner
- A.
  
  Petrify
- B.
  
  Vagrant
- C.
  
  Sullen
- D.
  
  Neophyte
- E.
  
  Emissary
Correct Answer
D. Neophyte

Explanation
A neophyte refers to a beginner or someone who is new to a particular skill, field, or activity. It implies a lack of experience or knowledge in the given area. In this context, the word "neophyte" fits the description of a beginner, which is consistent with the given clue "a beginner." The other options, such as petrify, vagrant, sullen, and emissary, do not convey the same meaning and are unrelated to the concept of being a beginner.

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2.

· Dorothy finally got to the Wizard, but his ________ wouldn’t let her in to see him!

Correct Answer
emissary

Explanation
Dorothy finally reached the Wizard, but his emissary wouldn't allow her to see him. This suggests that the Wizard had appointed someone as his representative or messenger, and this person was responsible for controlling access to him. The emissary acted as a gatekeeper, preventing Dorothy from meeting the Wizard directly.

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3.

· a homeless person
- A.
  
  Neophyte
- B.
  
  Sullen
- C.
  
  Petrify
- D.
  
  Emissary
- E.
  
  Vagrant
Correct Answer
E. Vagrant

Explanation
A vagrant is a person who is homeless and wanders from place to place without a permanent residence. This term accurately describes someone who is living on the streets and does not have a stable or secure place to live. The other words in the list do not specifically refer to someone who is homeless or without a home, making them incorrect choices for this question.

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4.

· to turn to stone · very scared

Correct Answer
petrify

Explanation
Petrify means to turn to stone or to become very scared. The word can be used to describe both a physical transformation into stone and an intense feeling of fear or terror. It can also be used figuratively to describe a state of being frozen or paralyzed with fear. The correct answer, "petrify," aligns with both of these definitions.

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5.

· When Sally found out there was no more pumpkin pie, she became very _________.

Correct Answer
sullen

Explanation
When Sally found out there was no more pumpkin pie, she became very sullen. Sullen is an adjective that means gloomy or sulky. In this context, it suggests that Sally's mood turned sour or unhappy when she learned that there was no more pumpkin pie. She might have been looking forward to eating it and felt disappointed or upset when she realized it was no longer available.

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Word Of The Day # 6

· a beginner

· Dorothy finally got to the Wizard, but his ________ wouldn’t let her in to see him!

· a homeless person

· to turn to stone · very scared

· When Sally found out there was no more pumpkin pie, she became very _________.