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Question 0

Marksman

Answer 0

N. A person who shoots very well

It takes a real marksman to kill a tiger with one bullet.

Question 1

Kimono

Answer 1

N. A loose Japanese robe

The Japanese lady is wearing a beautiful Japanese kimono.

Question 2

Menagerie

Answer 2

N. A collection of caged wild animals

In the circus menagerie, there were elephants, tigers, and monkeys.

Question 3

Oblong

Answer 3

Adj. rectangular, but not square

The painting was oblong in shape: 15 by 18

Question 4

Oratory

Answer 4

n. Effective speech, eloquence

William Jennings Bryan is still remembered for his oratory.

Question 5

Peevish

Answer 5

adj. childishly fretful, irritable

We were surprised to find the comedian an unfriendly, peevish man in private life.

Question 6

Plausible

Answer 6

adj. seeming to be fair and reasonable

The suspect gave a plausible account of his actions on the night of the crime, but the detective was still not convinced.

Question 7

Prudent

Answer 7

adj. planning carefully ahead of time

A prudent man does not invest everything in a wild, get rich quick scheme