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Synonyms
Synonym of "adipose" is ________?
Explanation and memory cue
The word "adipose" relates to or consists of fat, so its synonym is "fatty." The other options do not correctly match the meaning of "adipose."
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Synonyms
Synonym of "adipose" is ________?
The word "adipose" relates to or consists of fat, so its synonym is "fatty." The other options do not correctly match the meaning of "adipose."
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Idioms
What does the phrase "hornet’s nest" mean?
The phrase "hornet's nest" is an idiom that refers to a situation that is likely to cause trouble or provoke anger, hence a violent or troublesome situation. This matches option B.
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Prepositions
Congregational prayer is superior _________ optional prayer.
The phrase 'superior to' is the correct English collocation used to compare two things, indicating that one is better than the other. Therefore, 'Congregational prayer is superior to optional prayer' is grammatically and semantically correct.
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Idioms And Figurative Language
"Never-never land" means: _________?
"Never-never land" commonly refers to a fictional or dream-like place, often associated with fantasy or imagination, making "Dream land" the correct meaning.
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One Word Substitutes
That which can never be believed:
The word 'Incredible' means something that cannot be believed or is hard to believe, which directly matches the phrase 'That which can never be believed.' The other options do not convey this meaning.
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Prepositions
Modern industry abounds _____ opportunities for young people with good scientific qualifications.
The correct preposition to complete the sentence is 'for' because 'opportunities for' is the standard collocation when referring to chances available to someone. 'With' does not fit grammatically in this context.
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Fill In The Blanks
Well, this is very interesting, but I am very ________.
The word "busy" is the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence, as it directly expresses being engaged with tasks or activities. While "occupied" is similar, it is less commonly used in this context. "Hurried" and "active" do not fit as naturally in this sentence structure.
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Idiomatic Expressions
Our plan _____ to succeed.
The idiomatic expression 'boil down to' means to reduce something to its essential point or to mean 'to amount to' or 'to result in.' The sentence should be 'Our plan boils down to success' or 'boils down to succeeding' to be grammatically correct. The other options are not valid idioms or do not fit the context. Therefore, option C is correct as it contains the correct idiom 'boil down to.'
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Related Pair Of Words/Analogy
THANKS : GRATITUDE ::
The analogy is based on the relationship between a word and its meaning or expression. 'Thanks' is an expression of 'Gratitude,' so the correct analogy is 'Courtesy' as an expression of 'Manners.' Option C ('Protest : Resentment') does not have the same direct expression relationship.
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Synonyms
What is a synonym of 'Trail'?
The word 'trail' means to follow or chase something, making 'To chase' the correct synonym among the options provided.