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Defunct
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Defunct” means no longer existing,
functioning, or in use.
“Obsolete” also refers to something that has become outdated or no longer in
operation. Both words describe things that have ceased to exist or lost their
usefulness.
Similar Words: Extinct, Nonexistent, Vanished, Outdated, Inoperative, Obsolete,
Disused.
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Courteous
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Courteous” means showing good manners, respect, and consideration
toward others.
“Polite” also means behaving in a respectful and well-mannered way. Both words
describe someone who acts with kindness, respect, and social grace.
Similar Words:
Civil, Respectful, Gracious, Well-mannered, Considerate, Polite, Gallant.
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Decry
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Decry” means to publicly denounce
or criticize something strongly.
“Vilify” also means to speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging
or derogatory way; to defame or slander.
Similar Words: Denounce, Criticize, Censure, Blame, Disparage, Condemn,
Reproach.
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Debacle
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Debacle” means a sudden and complete failure or
collapse, often involving chaos or humiliation.
“Disarray” also refers to a state of disorder, confusion, or lack of
organization.
Similar Words:
Catastrophe, Fiasco, Collapse, Calamity, Disarray, Ruin, Breakdown, Disaster.
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Corpulent
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Corpulent” means having a large, bulky, or fat body.
“Obese” also describes someone who is excessively overweight or fat. Both words
convey the sense of being heavy or fleshy in body size.
Similar Words:
Fat, Stout, Overweight, Plump, Chubby, Heavy, Obese.
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Cursory
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Cursory” means done quickly and
without giving enough attention to details.
“Hasty” also describes something done in a rushed or superficial manner. Both
words imply a lack of carefulness or depth in doing something.
Similar Words: Superficial, Rapid, Brief, Perfunctory, Quick, Inattentive,
Hasty.
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Copious
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Copious” means large in quantity or number; plentiful
or abundant.
“Plenty” also means a large or sufficient amount of something. Its core meaning
is that there is enough, or more than enough, to meet a need or demand.
Similar Words:
Plentiful, Ample, Lavish, Profuse, Overflowing, Generous, Abundant.
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Conjecture
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Conjecture” means an opinion or
conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a speculation or
guess.
“Surmise” also refers to a conclusion or guess without having complete
evidence; to infer or conjecture.
Similar Words: Supposition,
Assumption, Speculation, Hypothesis, Inference, Guess, Presumption.
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Confound
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Confound” means to cause surprise
or confusion in someone, often by acting unexpectedly or making something hard
to understand.
“Perplex” also means to confuse or bewilder someone by making a situation
difficult to comprehend. Both words express the sense of puzzling or baffling
someone.
Similar Words: Bewilder, Puzzle, Baffle, Confuse, Mystify, Astonish, Perplex.
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Clandestine
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
“Clandestine” means kept or done in secret, often to
conceal an illicit or improper purpose.
“Arcane” also refers to something hidden that the information is restricted to
an inner circle, often making it esoteric or even magical to outsiders.
Similar Words: Arcane,
Covert, Hidden, Stealthy, Underground, Surreptitious, Concealed, Secret.
