You will find here all updated answers of English Vocabulary Test (U.S. Version) Answers - 2015
1. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The soldier’s EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.
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• Admirable
2. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
PRETENTIOUS
PRETENTIOUS
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• Modest
3. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning
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• Analogous
4. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
MITIGATE
MITIGATE
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• Intensify
5. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull
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• Torpid
6. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity
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• Obdurate
7. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.
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• Pondered
8. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
LASSITUDE
LASSITUDE
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• Vigor
9. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively
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• Fulminate
10. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.
Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.
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• Outward appearance
11. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.
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• distinctive
12. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.
Mr. Winkle was dismayed to discover that his willful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.
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• flaunted/flouted
13. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable
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• Irascible
14. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.
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• Stalemate
15. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.
We expected the waiter to show us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.
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• complaisant
16. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!
If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!
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• than/then
17. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviors from the test subjects.
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• elicit
18. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.
The despot’s MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.
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• Sycophants;
servile followers
19. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.
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• Excessively
talkative about trivial topics
20. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.
Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.
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• Expression of
disapproval or blame
21. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician’s private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.
The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician’s private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.
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• Overly curious
about the sexual behavior of others
22. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ADVERSE
ADVERSE
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• Favorable
23. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.
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• Fill or permeate
with a particular feeling or quality
24. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
His son’s group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
His son’s group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.
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• Harmful
25. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones
from the options below.
Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.
Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.
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•
straitened/straightened
26. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.
Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.
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• Prevalent
27. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
AVARICE
AVARICE
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• Generosity
28. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense
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• Invidious
29. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.
The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.
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• Deceitfulness;
double-dealing
30. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.
I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.
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• tortuous
31. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.
The community theater troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.
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• Complete failure;
breaking up
32. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
RILE
RILE
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• Placate
33. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary
n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary
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• Sinecure
34. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.
Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.
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• creditable
35. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.
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• Deluge
36. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair color.
We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair color.
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• complemented
37. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group
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• Esoteric
38. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.
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• Rules for action
or behavior
39. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.
It would BEHOOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.
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• Be worthwhile or
proper for; be incumbent upon
40. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
That grueling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.
That grueling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.
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• mettle
41. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.
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• palate
42. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.
She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the check is mailed today.
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• assure/ensure
43. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below.
NONCHALANT
NONCHALANT
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• Unperturbed
44. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
v. To impose with authority; urge strongly
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• Enjoin
45. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.
Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.
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• I/myself/me
46. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.
Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.
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• Carefree; heedless
47. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. A mass or crowd; multitude
n. A mass or crowd; multitude
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• Horde
48. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they’d ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.
The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they’d ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.
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• lie/laid/lain
49. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
REFUTE
REFUTE
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• Support
50. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
I can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.
I can _________ all the terms of the apartment lease _________ the one about not allowing pets.
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accept/except
51. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.
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Force upon; palm off
52. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.
The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.
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fictitious
53. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.
The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what’s in store for him and his family.
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Omen; forerunner
54. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.
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Shriveled
55. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.
The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can’t follow the storyline or figure out who’s who.
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Take a winding or indirect course
56. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
The company is __________ committed to developing educational television programs for children.
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wholly
57. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
It’s a good thing you’re so _________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.
It’s a good thing you’re so _________ at paperwork, because you’ll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.
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adept/adopt
58. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.
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Charming and elegant
59. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of words from
the options below.
Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our customers.
Our lawyers have informed us that while the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our customers.
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affect/effect
60. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction
n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction
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Diminution
61. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.
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piqued
62. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner
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Panache
63. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.
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Aggravate; worsen
64. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.
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amid
65. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope
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Sectarian
66. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the
options below.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.
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innumerable
67. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team’s INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.
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Laziness
68. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.
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Disdainful
69. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the
options below.
Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?
Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?
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mete
70. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.
Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.
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Smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding
71. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.
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Blunt or rude in manner of speech
72. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.
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Willing to accept
73. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
ITINERANT
ITINERANT
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Permanent
74. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness
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Efficacy
75. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in
CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence.
She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.
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Empathetic
76. Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct set of homophones
from the options below.
The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.
The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.
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eminent/imminent
77. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below.
INORDINATE
INORDINATE
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Reasonable
78. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.
n. Local or provincial dialect
n. Local or provincial dialect
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Patois
79. Choose the definition that best reflects the meaning of the word in CAPITAL
LETTERS as it is used in the sentence below.
Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.
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Puzzling predicament
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