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Exasperation

1/50

Disquiet

2/50

Diatribe

3/50

Syllogism

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Malaise

5/50

Precept

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Canon

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Ebb

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Parody

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Estimation

10/50

Injunction

11/50

Harangue

12/50

Tumult

13/50

Alchemy

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Confluence

15/50

Foible

16/50

Paragon

17/50

Elegy

18/50

Propensity

19/50

Neologism

20/50

Altercation

21/50

Hiatus

22/50

Idiosyncrasy

23/50

Paragon

24/50

Epitome

25/50

Harbinger

26/50

Emissary

27/50

Sycophant

28/50

Iconoclast

29/50

Miscreant

30/50

Hedonist

31/50

Dissident

32/50

Misanthrope

33/50

Charlatan

34/50

Sycophant

35/50

Sycophant

36/50

Sycophant

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Sycophant

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Benefactor

39/50

Narcissist

40/50

Zealot

41/50

Philistine

42/50

Maverick

43/50

Bigot

44/50

Pariah

45/50

Recluse

46/50

Apologist

47/50

Ascetic

48/50

Insurgent

49/50

Sycophant

50/50

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Quiz 1

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1. The panacea for all ills was a myth.

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2. The archetype of the hero is a common theme in literature.

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3. The platitude was a trite and overused expression.

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4. The vestige of the old building was all that remaine

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5. The caprice of the fashion industry is constantly changing.

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6. The debacle of the war was a disaster for both sides.

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7. The nuance of the language was lost in translation.

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8. The bastion of the city was a strong and well-defended position.

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9. The penchant for chocolate was evident in his waistline.

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10. The polemic was a strongly worded attack on the opposing viewpoint.

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11. The antipathy between the two countries was evident in their actions.

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12. The paradox of the situation was that it was both good and ba

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13. The malevolence of the man was evident in his eyes.

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14. The quandary of the situation was that there was no easy solution.

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15. The lassitude of the woman was evident in her slow and deliberate movements.

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16. The enmity between the two friends was evident in their cold and distant behavior.

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17. The quiescence of the forest was broken by the sound of a twig snapping.

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18. The reverie of the poet was interrupted by the sound of a knock

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19. The paean of the crowd was a joyous celebration.

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20. The coterie of friends was always there for each other.

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21. The impasse in the negotiations was a deadlock.

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22. The metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly was a beautiful sight.

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23. The collusion between the two companies was illegal.

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24. The despot ruled his country with an iron fist.

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25. The liability of the company was its debt.

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26. The chronicle of the event was a detailed account.

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27. The panegyric of the speaker was a glowing tribute.

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28. The predilection for chocolate was evident in his diet.

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29. The antecedent of the event was the cause.

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30. The sinecure of the job was a position with little or no work.

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31. The cloister of the monastery was a place of peace and solitude.

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32. The disposition of the man was calm and collecte

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33. The countenance of the woman was serene and beautiful.

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34. The sycophant was a person who flattered others to gain favor.

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35. The epicure was a person who enjoyed fine food and wine.

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36. The interlocutor was the person with whom one was speaking.

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37. The dilettante was a person who dabbled in many things but was not an expert in any.

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38. The proponent of the idea was its strongest supporter.

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39. The insurgent group was fighting for independence.

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40. The ascetic monk lived a life of simplicity.

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41. The apologist defended the indefensible.

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42. The recluse lived in isolation.

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43. The pariah was shunned by society.

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44. The bigot was intolerant of others.

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45. The maverick was independent and unconventional.

Your score is

Quiz 2

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1 / 45

1. The panacea for all ills was a myth.

2 / 45

2. The archetype of the hero is a common theme in literature.

3 / 45

3. The platitude was a trite and overused expression.

4 / 45

4. The vestige of the old building was all that remaine

5 / 45

5. The caprice of the fashion industry is constantly changing.

6 / 45

6. The debacle of the war was a disaster for both sides.

7 / 45

7. The nuance of the language was lost in translation.

8 / 45

8. The bastion of the city was a strong and well-defended position.

9 / 45

9. The penchant for chocolate was evident in his waistline.

10 / 45

10. The polemic was a strongly worded attack on the opposing viewpoint.

11 / 45

11. The antipathy between the two countries was evident in their actions.

12 / 45

12. The paradox of the situation was that it was both good and ba

13 / 45

13. The malevolence of the man was evident in his eyes.

14 / 45

14. The quandary of the situation was that there was no easy solution.

15 / 45

15. The lassitude of the woman was evident in her slow and deliberate movements.

16 / 45

16. The enmity between the two friends was evident in their cold and distant behavior.

17 / 45

17. The quiescence of the forest was broken by the sound of a twig snapping.

18 / 45

18. The reverie of the poet was interrupted by the sound of a knock

19 / 45

19. The paean of the crowd was a joyous celebration.

20 / 45

20. The coterie of friends was always there for each other.

21 / 45

21. The impasse in the negotiations was a deadlock.

22 / 45

22. The metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly was a beautiful sight.

23 / 45

23. The collusion between the two companies was illegal.

24 / 45

24. The despot ruled his country with an iron fist.

25 / 45

25. The liability of the company was its debt.

26 / 45

26. The chronicle of the event was a detailed account.

27 / 45

27. The panegyric of the speaker was a glowing tribute.

28 / 45

28. The predilection for chocolate was evident in his diet.

29 / 45

29. The antecedent of the event was the cause.

30 / 45

30. The sinecure of the job was a position with little or no work.

31 / 45

31. The cloister of the monastery was a place of peace and solitude.

32 / 45

32. The disposition of the man was calm and collecte

33 / 45

33. The countenance of the woman was serene and beautiful.

34 / 45

34. The sycophant was a person who flattered others to gain favor.

35 / 45

35. The epicure was a person who enjoyed fine food and wine.

36 / 45

36. The interlocutor was the person with whom one was speaking.

37 / 45

37. The dilettante was a person who dabbled in many things but was not an expert in any.

38 / 45

38. The proponent of the idea was its strongest supporter.

39 / 45

39. The insurgent group was fighting for independence.

40 / 45

40. The ascetic monk lived a life of simplicity.

41 / 45

41. The apologist defended the indefensible.

42 / 45

42. The recluse lived in isolation.

43 / 45

43. The pariah was shunned by society.

44 / 45

44. The bigot was intolerant of others.

45 / 45

45. The maverick was independent and unconventional.

Your score is

Quiz 3

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1. The panacea for all ills was a myth.

2 / 45

2. The archetype of the hero is a common theme in literature.

3 / 45

3. The platitude was a trite and overused expression.

4 / 45

4. The vestige of the old building was all that remaine

5 / 45

5. The caprice of the fashion industry is constantly changing.

6 / 45

6. The debacle of the war was a disaster for both sides.

7 / 45

7. The nuance of the language was lost in translation.

8 / 45

8. The bastion of the city was a strong and well-defended position.

9 / 45

9. The penchant for chocolate was evident in his waistline.

10 / 45

10. The polemic was a strongly worded attack on the opposing viewpoint.

11 / 45

11. The antipathy between the two countries was evident in their actions.

12 / 45

12. The paradox of the situation was that it was both good and ba

13 / 45

13. The malevolence of the man was evident in his eyes.