Mastery of Words

What does the word "beguiling" mean?

• To deceive or trick someone in a charming way

• To renew or start something again

• To make something very clear and easy to understand

• To repair or fix an object

What is an "annulment" in legal terms?

• The process of reducing a sentence

• The act of declaring a marriage legally invalid

• The conversion of one currency to another

• The process of aging and becoming less competent

What does "lattice" refer to?

• A structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between

• A type of intricate dance move

• A sweet spread made from cooked fruit and sugar

• A small, precise detail or pattern

What does "intricate" mean?

• Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

• A type of fruit preserve

• A decline in mental ability due to old age

• A large, heavy knife used for cutting vegetation

What is "marmalade"?

• A type of dance

• A sweet spread made from cooked fruit and sugar, typically citrus fruit

• A small, hard particle

• A person who travels by sea

What does "senility" refer to?

• The act of converting something from one form to another

• The state of being senile, especially the weakness or mental infirmity of old age

• A large landmass smaller than a continent

• To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

What does "balk" mean?

• To wave something around, especially a weapon, in a menacing or showy manner

• To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

• A lack or shortage

• People who travel by sea professionally

What is a "subcontinent"?

• A large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as North America or southern Africa

• A person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion

• A large, heavy knife used for cutting vegetation

• A small, hard particle

What does "brandished" mean?

• To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

• To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone

• To take back or withdraw something

• To fill with air and swell outward

What does "rescind" mean?

• To emit smoke or soot

• To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)

• To commit extremely wicked or cruel acts

• To rise up against an established authority or government