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

Fabulous!

That was incorrect.

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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 flatter the boss in an attempt to get preferential treatment
They are supernatural beings that have possessed the boss
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

That's great!

That was incorrect.

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

Thinking Woman

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

Absolutely right! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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

Bullseye!

Having difficulty with this one?

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

Right on! 👊

Not quite right. 😢

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

Couple Talking Seriously

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

Amazing! 👍

Not quite.

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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 a social hierarchy
They believe in equality of all people

Right on the money!

Not quite.

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

man thinking1

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

Spot on! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

person reading dictionary

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

Marvelous!

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

hug

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

Was that too easy for you?

That was incorrect.

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

Woman Thinking

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

Cool! 👍

Nope, sorry. 😢

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What does the word "endemic" mean?

Medical Staff

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

Fantastic! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

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

Impressive! 👍

Having difficulty with this one?

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

dictionary

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

Magnificent!

That was incorrect.

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

person thinking1

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

Brilliant! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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