(12th) WOD Set 6

Which of the following words means "extremely old and outdated"?

• Boisterous

• Antediluvian

• Calumny

• Elucidate

What does "calumny" mean?

• A loud and energetic celebration

• A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

• A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life

• To make something clear or easy to understand

Which word is a synonym for "elucidate"?

• Obscure

• Clarify

• Complicate

• Distort

Identify the antonym of "hedonist".

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"Multifarious" best fits which of the following descriptions?

• Having many varied parts or aspects

• Dull and uninteresting

• Extremely joyful and vigorous

• Acceptable or satisfactory

Which word means "acceptable to the taste or mind"?

• Palatable

• Scintillating

• Trite

• Boisterous

"Predilection" is best defined as:

• A preference or special liking for something

• A loud, noisy, and lively condition

• A misleading or false statement

• A sparkling or shining brightly

Choose the sentence where "scintillating" is used correctly.

• The scintillating soup was barely palatable.

• She wore scintillating diamond earing with her evening gown.

• The garden was full of scintillating insects during the day.

• She wore a scintillating dress that was too bright for the occasion.

Which of the following words means "overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness"?

• Boisterous

• Antediluvian

• Calumny

• Trite

Identify the sentence where "boisterous" is used correctly.

• The library was a boisterous place, filled with loud conversations.

• She had a boisterous personality that was evident in her quiet and thoughtful demeanor.

• The boisterous wind made it difficult to walk straight.

• The party was boisterous, with music and laughter filling the air.