Thursday, September 30, 2010

EngQuizzitive-32 (vocab) : Answers

Answers

An introduction that comes before something we say or write : prologue [pro - before + logue-word]Meanings/etymology of other words:
prediction : pre-before + dictum-say
review : re-again + view-see
premonition : pre-before + monit-warn
monologue : mono (one) + logue-word

Characteristic of children or young people : juvenile [juvenus-young] and puerile
Meanings/etymology of other words:
leonine : leo-lion + ine-like
puerile : puer (child) : meaning : childish or immature

A large and impressive building : edifice
Meanings of the other words:
colossal : Of a size, extent, or degree that elicits awe or taxes belief; immense
citadel : A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city

A place where everything is perfect : utopia [eu-good+topos-place]
Meanings of the other words:
nectary : A glandlike organ, located outside or within a flower, that secretes nectar

One who abstains from alcoholic drinks: teetotaller
Meanings of the other words:
bootlegger : To make, sell, or transport (alcoholic liquor) for sale illegally
alderman : A member of the municipal legislative body in a town or city in many jurisdictions
bordure: a border around a shield



8 comments:

  1. :( i thought puerile was the answer

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  2. The 3rd question was confusing :P

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  3. Marked 3 and 4 i.e juvenile and puerile. Is the term "puerile" used mainly to indicate immaturity?

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  4. i think ans is 3 and 4 both!i checked with dictionary too!!

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  5. i also marked 3&4. Isn't childish a characteristic of a child??

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  6. Dear Ruchit and Mudra,

    The answer is both 3 and 4,that's the reason dat option was given .... my mistake I forgot to mention that in the answers.

    My apologies for the same guys !!!! Jus proves a point that we are all human :)

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  7. thanks Maam
    this Quizz ws good 1
    got 1 wrong though, but tryin 2 improve...

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