1How much will it cost to overhaul the motor? In this sentence, "overhaul" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "repair thoroughly" is the closest meaning of "overhaul".
2Did you mean to leave the door unlocked, or was it an oversight? In this sentence, "oversight" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "careless mistake" is the closest meaning of "oversight".
3The waiter was furious at being given such a paltry tip. In this sentence, "paltry" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "measly" is the closest meaning of "paltry".
4She pampers her husband like a baby. In this sentence, "pampers" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "indulges" is the closest meaning of "pampers".
5Pandemonium broke out when the teacher left the room. In this sentence, "pandemonium" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "bedlam" is the closest meaning of "pandemonium".
6The child led a cloistered life. In this sentence, "cloistered" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "isolated" is the closest meaning of "cloistered".
7Certain drugs cause blood to coagulate. In this sentence, "coagulate" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "clot" is the closest meaning of "coagulate".
8The retiring chairman received a panegyric from the new chairman. In this sentence, "panegyric" means ...............
Select 3 answers.
Wrong!
In this sentence, "tribute", "encomium", and "eulogy" are close meanings of "panegyric".
9The bedrooms were painted in pastel colors. In this sentence, "pastel" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "soft and light" is the closest meaning of "pastel".
10When you ask him a question, you get a pedantic answer. In this sentence, "pedantic" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "overly academic" is the closest meaning of "pedantic".
11He had a penchant for rich desserts. In this sentence, "penchant" means ...............
Wrong!
In this sentence, "strong liking" is the closest meaning of "penchant".
Done.
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Answers
- How much will it cost to overhaul the motor? In this sentence, “overhaul” means repair thoroughly
- Did you mean to leave the door unlocked, or was it an oversight? In this sentence, “oversight” means careless mistake
- The waiter was furious at being given such a paltry tip. In this sentence, “paltry” means measly
- She pampers her husband like a baby. In this sentence, “pampers” means indulges
- Pandemonium broke out when the teacher left the room. In this sentence, “pandemonium” means bedlam
- The child led a cloistered life. In this sentence, “cloistered” means isolated
- Certain drugs cause blood to coagulate. In this sentence, “coagulate” means clot
- The retiring chairman received a panegyric from the new chairman. In this sentence, “panegyric” means tribute / encomium / eulogy
- The bedrooms were painted in pastel colors. In this sentence, “pastel” means soft and light
- When you ask him a question, you get a pedantic answer. In this sentence, “pedantic” means overly academic
- He had a penchant for rich desserts. In this sentence, “penchant” means strong liking
