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cataract

  1. substance that dissolves another

  2. sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing)

  3. great waterfall

  4. representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cataract primarily means a large or high waterfall, but also commonly refers to a medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, impairing vision. The double meaning bridges natural phenomena and medical terminology. The other options refer to solvents (A), acuity (B), and pictograms (D).

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catastrophe

  1. pertaining to the body

  2. mental keenness

  3. calamity

  4. refutation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Catastrophe means a sudden disaster or calamity. Option C correctly identifies it as a calamity, which is a synonym. The other options refer to unrelated concepts: bodily matters (A), mental acuity (B), or logical argumentation (D).

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catcall

  1. dark

  2. (of the senses) sharp

  3. shout of disapproval or displeasure (made at the theater or a sports match)

  4. disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A catcall originally meant a loud whistle or shout expressing disapproval, typically at a public performance or sporting event. Option C captures this definition accurately. This is an older, more formal usage distinct from the modern street harassment meaning.

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catechism

  1. sleepwalker

  2. wise saying

  3. book for religious instruction in question-and-answer form

  4. disclaim or disavow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A catechism is a book of religious instruction written in question-and-answer format, used to teach doctrine. Option C is correct. The distractors refer to different concepts: sleepwalking (A), proverbs (B), or the unrelated word 'disclaim' (D).

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categorical

  1. half asleep

  2. hard

  3. without exceptions

  4. summarize
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Categorical means 'absolute, unqualified, or without exceptions.' Option C captures this precisely. The word is often used in phrases like 'categorical denial' or 'categorical imperative.' The other options are unrelated distractors.

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cater

  1. of sound or its speed in air

  2. make or become suitable for a specific use

  3. provide food and drink (for)

  4. reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To cater means to provide food and drink for people or events. Option C is the correct definition. This is distinct from the specialized usage 'cater to' meaning to satisfy particular needs. The other options are unrelated words.

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catharsis

  1. 14-line poetic verse form with a fixed rhyme pattern

  2. addition

  3. purging or cleansing of any passage of the body

  4. quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Catharsis refers to the purging or cleansing of body passages, often through elimination. Option C gives this medical definition. In modern usage, it also refers to emotional purification through art. Option A describes a sonnet, while D refers to receptive.

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cathartic

  1. resonant

  2. compulsive habitual need

  3. purgative

  4. pause
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cathartic means purgative or having a cleansing effect. Option C correctly identifies this meaning. It relates to catharsis - the act of cleansing or purging. The other options refer to sound (A), compulsion (B), or stopping (D).

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catholic

  1. one who foretells the future

  2. make or become confused

  3. (of likings and interests) universal

  4. withdrawal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

When lowercase, 'catholic' means universal, comprehensive, or broad-minded in interests. Option C captures this meaning. This is distinct from the capitalized 'Catholic' referring to the religion. The other options are unrelated words.

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caucus

  1. teacher of philosophy

  2. direct a speech to

  3. private meeting of a group of people in a political party to select officers or determine policy

  4. habitual return to crime (even after being punished)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A caucus is a private meeting of political party members to select officers, nominate candidates, or decide policy. Option C is the correct political science definition. The other options describe different concepts: teachers (A), speech delivery (B), or criminal behavior (D).