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English · Question 621

Which choice is closest to the opposite of 'mumbled' in the sense of speaking indistinctly?

  1. Unprovoked
  2. Quivering
  3. Loudly
  4. Rarely
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Correct answer: C

Loudly

To mumble is to speak quietly and indistinctly; among the choices, 'loudly' is the clearest contrast.

English · Question 622

Choose the sentence with the standard adjective order.

  1. He opened the square red wooden box.
  2. He opened the red square wooden box.
  3. He opened the wooden red square box.
  4. He opened the red wooden square box.
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Correct answer: B

He opened the red square wooden box.

English adjective order normally places colour before shape and material: red, square, wooden.

English · Question 623

Choose the closest meaning of “Denomination”.

  1. Demotion
  2. Breed
  3. Collapse
  4. Creed
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Correct answer: D

Creed

A denomination can mean a recognized religious body identified by a particular creed.

English · Question 624

Choose the closest meaning of “Desiccate”.

  1. Substantiate
  2. Evaporate
  3. Oscillate
  4. Enumerate
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Correct answer: B

Evaporate

To desiccate is to dry thoroughly; evaporation removes moisture.

English · Question 625

Choose the closest meaning of “Dilate”.

  1. Resent
  2. Contend
  3. Intend
  4. Distend
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Correct answer: D

Distend

Dilate and distend both mean to expand or widen.

English · Question 626

Choose the closest meaning of “Discretion”.

  1. Discrimination
  2. Arbitration
  3. Lawlessness
  4. Judgment
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Correct answer: D

Judgment

Discretion is the ability to make careful, responsible judgments.

English · Question 627

Choose the closest meaning of “Disorders”.

  1. Melancholy
  2. Alms
  3. Ailments
  4. Rudiments
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Correct answer: C

Ailments

Disorders are illnesses or ailments.

English · Question 628

Choose the closest meaning of “Dissonance”.

  1. Contentment
  2. Variance
  3. Unanimity
  4. Dispersal
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Correct answer: B

Variance

Dissonance is disagreement or lack of harmony; variance is the closest choice.

English · Question 629

Choose the closest meaning of “Divulge”.

  1. Enclose
  2. Disclose
  3. Stray
  4. Incline
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Correct answer: B

Disclose

To divulge is to reveal or disclose information.

English · Question 630

Choose the closest meaning of “Dunce”.

  1. Mischievous
  2. Witty
  3. Wanton
  4. Witless
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Correct answer: D

Witless

A dunce is a person regarded as slow to understand; witless is the closest choice.