The politician's speech was filled with __________ rhetoric, offering a scathing and insightful critique of his opponent's policies.

PEER-GENERATED LEXICO GRAMMAR PRACTICE TEST 1

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12th Grade
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Bùi Phúc
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
puerile
trenchant
fatuous
equivocal
Answer explanation
Trenchant (a): vigorous, sharp, and insightful in expression or style; clear and incisive
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Despite the overwhelming pressure from the media, the leader remained __________, refusing to alter his stance on the controversial issue.
obdurate
licentious
ostensible
fetter
Answer explanation
Obdurate (a) /ˈɒb.dʒə.rət/ stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; inflexible and unyielding.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After hours of negotiation, the committee could only achieve a __________ of progress, barely moving closer to a resolution.
modicum
elegy
reprobation
excoriation
Answer explanation
modicum: a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
His __________ behavior, full of reckless indulgence, led to his downfall, as he ignored the consequences of his actions.
wanton
sagacious
fatuous
unctuous
Answer explanation
Wanton (a) deliberately cruel, reckless, or unrestrained, especially in terms of behavior or actions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The professor found the student's analysis not only incorrect but also __________, revealing a complete lack of logical thought.
trenchant
perspicacious
puerile
fatuous
Answer explanation
Fatuous(a): silly and pointless; showing a lack of intelligence or thought.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an attempt to __________ the growing influence of dissenters, the government imposed severe restrictions on free speech.
galvanize
espouse
fetter
obfuscate
Answer explanation
Fetter (v) : to restrain or restrict (someone) in an undesirable way, often metaphorically.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Many intellectuals __________ progressive values, advocating for radical reforms to address the deep-rooted inequalities in society.
decry
espouse
rescind
intransigent
Answer explanation
Espouse /esˈpaʊz/ (v): to adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
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