English · Question 651
Choose the closest meaning of “Hector”.
- Threaten
- Probe
- Gauge
- Boast
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Correct answer: A
Threaten
To hector is to bully or intimidate; threaten is the closest choice.
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English · Question 652
Choose the closest meaning of “Hermetic”.
- Sealed
- Concealed
- Ceased
- Seized
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Correct answer: A
Sealed
Hermetic means completely airtight or sealed.
English · Question 653
Choose the closest meaning of “Homeopathy”.
- Total treatment
- Quick therapy
- Complementary medicine
- Complimentary cure
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Correct answer: C
Complementary medicine
Homeopathy is generally classified as a complementary or alternative medical practice.
English · Question 654
Choose the closest meaning of “Impediment”.
- Dependence
- Hindrance
- Persistence
- Resistance
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Correct answer: B
Hindrance
An impediment is an obstacle or hindrance.
English · Question 655
Choose the closest meaning of “Improvise”.
- Improve
- Discover
- Evolve
- Invent
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Correct answer: D
Invent
To improvise is to create or perform without preparation; invent is the closest choice.
English · Question 656
Choose the closest meaning of “Incarnate”.
- Insubordinate
- Corporeal
- Heretical
- Unctuous
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Correct answer: B
Corporeal
Incarnate means embodied in physical or corporeal form.
English · Question 657
Choose the closest meaning of “Indicate”.
- Demolish
- Perish
- Demonstrate
- Lavish
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Correct answer: C
Demonstrate
To indicate is to show or demonstrate.
English · Question 658
Choose the closest meaning of “Infallible”.
- Unbearable
- Unmanageable
- Undaunted
- Unerring
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Correct answer: D
Unerring
Infallible means incapable of making mistakes; unerring is equivalent.
English · Question 659
Choose the closest meaning of “Innocuous”.
- Delirious
- Imperious
- Mild
- Wild
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Correct answer: C
Mild
Innocuous means harmless; mild is the closest offered choice.
English · Question 660
Choose the closest meaning of “Inquisition”.
- Explanation
- Anticipation
- Interrogation
- Assimilation
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Correct answer: C
Interrogation
An inquisition is a severe or prolonged interrogation.