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PLAIN
"Plain," when used as a noun, means an area that is mostly comprised of grass, or in other words, a grassland, so "grassland" is the correct answer_._ An "ocean" is a large body of water. A "river" is a stream. A "mountain" is a natural land form that rises above the ground.
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CATHEDRAL
A "cathedral" is a large church, so "church" is the correct answer. A "capital" is the city in a state or country where the government's main branch is found. A "planet" is a celestial body that orbits a star. A "school" is a place where students go to be educated. "Residence" means a home.
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TERRACE
"Terrace" means porch or patio, so "porch" is the correct answer. "Sidewalk" means a walking path for pedestrians located alongside a road. "Highway" means a major roadway for cars. "Driveway" is the flat surface in front of or near a house in which cars may be parked. "Garden" is a small area of land that is used for growing plants.
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TOME
A "tome" is a large and dense book, so "large book" is the correct answer.
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CHASSIS
A “chassis” is a vehicle's base frame, so "frame" is the correct answer.
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JAVELIN
A “javelin” is a long pole tipped with a spike, similar to a spear or a "lance." "Javelin" and "lance" can also be used to mean pierce. A “blade” is a cutting edge of a knife or sword.
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CREEK
A "creek" is a small stream of water, similar to, but usually smaller than a "river." It is easy to confuse with "creak," which means a squeaking sound.
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CRUCIBLE
A “crucible” is a pot in which metals or other substances are heated. "Vessel" is the best answer choice, as it means a container for holding things. To clarify the other terms, “destiny” means fate; a “carriage” is a wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers.
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TINCTURE
“Tincture” is an old word for a “medicine” that is made of a drug mixed with alcohol. It is related to the words “tinge” and “tint.” So it is a solution of clear alcohol tinted with the color of the “medicine.” Do not confuse it with “tiny,” “tin,” or “ting,” meaning prong.
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APERTURE
The prefix aper- means open, so the word “aperture” means opening. To provide further help, “eminence” means reputation or distinction; “laudable” means deserving of praise; “derisory” means mocking.
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ENTRAILS
"Entrails" are the organs of an animal, particularly the intestines. Other synonyms would be "innards," "viscera," or "guts." "Entrails" are specifically "intestinal," not related to the "brain."
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HOSIERY
"Hosiery" is another word for stockings, pantyhose, or, in some cultures, underwear. You might see "hosiery" used to refer to the section of a department store that contains "stockings." "Drain," "pipe," and "conduit" are all trying to trick you into thinking the word is related to a "hose," which it is not.
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ABYSS
"Abyss" means "a vast chasm" or a deep, immeasurable space.
"Hill" means a small natural elevation of the earth's surface.
"Crag" means a steep, broken patch of rock.
"Gulf" means a portion of ocean or sea partly enclosed by land.
"Pinnacle" means the highest peak.
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Dwelling
"Dwelling" means home; Alliance means a group of countries who have a formal treaty to work together; Standard means common form; Exhaustion means tired; and Dehydrated means thirsty.
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Turnpike
A "turnpike" is a highway.
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GALE
"Gale" means a strong wind. "Moist" means slightly wet. "Soggy" means wet or mushy. "Culture" refers to features and achievements of a society. "Afraid" means scared.
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DEBRIS
"Debris" means rubble. "Transportation" refers to a method of moving something or someone from one physical location to another. "Station" means a stop that a vehicle makes and the building associated with it. "Location" means a place. "Discovery" is something found.
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UNIVERSITY
"University" is a noun that means college, so "college" is the correct answer.
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LABYRINTH
A "labyrinth" is another word for a maze.
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BRIG
A "brig" is the name given to the prison on a ship. It can also be used to describe a prison in general, but by far its most common usage is to describe one on a ship.
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