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If somebody delivers a speech that others describe as "scintillating" what does that say about the speech?

Giving a speech

It smelled funny
It was clever
It was bad
It was filled with lies

Way to go!

Having difficulty with this one?

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If a co-worker says to you that your boss is surrounded by "sycophants", what does that say about those people?

Commission having a Job interview.

They are temporary workers
$This Word Quiz Is Easy If You Have Large Vocabulary, But Hard If You Don't They are trying to steal the boss\' money$ They are trying to steal the boss' money
They are supernatural beings that have possessed the boss
They flatter the boss in an attempt to get preferential treatment

Slay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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If someone is "agelastic" what does that say about them?

Thinking Woman

They do not show their age
They are particularly flexible
They do not laugh
They are of high social standing, possibly even royalty

Thumbs up! 👍

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If a person's nickname is "Happy" but others describe the nickname as a "misnomer", what does that say about the person?

Happy Woman Laughing Funny Joke

They are NOT happy
Their nickname is used more than their real name
They are happy
Nothing at all

Brilliant! 👍

Nope, sorry. 😢

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If someone is described as "hedonistic" what does that say about the person?

Thinking Woman

They are lazy or unmotivated
They are happy all the time
They are driven by career ambitions
They frequently pursue pleasure and self-gratification

Impressive! 👍

Doh! 🤬

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If someone is described as "fastidious" what does that say about the person?

Couple Talking Seriously

They are hard to please
They want everything done quickly
They talk down to others
They believe their own lies and mistruths

You've nailed it!

Not quite right. 😢

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If someone is an "egalitarian" what does that say about the person?

Contused Thinking Woman Bewildered Scratching Her Head Seeks A Solution

They like to ride horses
They are expert on eagles
They believe in equality of all people
They believe in a social hierarchy

Wonderful!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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If you receive "adulation" from other people what does that mean?

man thinking1

You have received excessive praise and flattery
You have received excessive condemnation
You have received an indifferent response
You have received critical advice

Marvelous!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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If something is "sublime" what does that say about it?

person reading dictionary

Related to a popular ska-punk band from the 1990s
Of such excellence it is awe-inspiring
It failed to meet expectations
It is relaxing and conducive to sleep

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Not quite.

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If two people are said to have "synergy" what does that say about them?

hug

They operate in a similar manner
They are located in the same area
They work together for the advantage of both
They have a legal dispute

Slay!

Not quite right. 😢

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If someone is said to be "vehement" what does that say about the person?

Woman Thinking

They favor doing things quickly without paying attention to efficiency
They are insistent and inflexible
They favor doing things in a slow and methodical pace
They are open to new experiences

Excellent!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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What does the word "endemic" mean?

Medical Staff

A disease that has taken over the entire population
It is contagious and able to spread across the globe
The end stage of a global health crisis
A disease or condition limited to a certain area or group of people

Terrific! 🥳

Not quite.

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If you are experiencing "ennui" what does that mean?

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You are unusually excited for no reason
You have indigestion
You have a hangover
You are bored due to lack of interest

Superb!

Not quite.

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If someone says they are "ruminating" on something, what does that mean they are doing?

dictionary

Thinking a lot about it
Delaying taking action on it
Shining it up to make it sparkle
Asking other people for advice on a subject

Bravo!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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If someone is said to have "capitulated" what does that mean?

person thinking1

They surrendered
Sent a text message IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
They have become the best in the world at something
They have taken ownership of something

Nice going!

Doh! 🤬

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