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MNO, and a Couple of Ps

1. The word mellifluous (mel-IF-loo-us) would most likely refer to:
   a rushing river
   a dish made with liver
   a difficult choice
   a pleasant voice

2. The word nocturne (NOK-turn) would most likely be used in relation to:
   scary stuff, fright
   evening, night
   jugs of fine liquors
   a buyer who bickers

3. The word opalescent (o-puh-LESS-unt) might best describe:
   a TV talk show
   eight deer in a row
   a clever card trick
   a shiny oil slick

4. A parsimonious (par-suh-MO-nee-us) person would most likely:
   be stingy with money
   talk kinda funny
   write tracts on religion
   build cages for pigeons

5. The word profligate (PROF-luh-git or -gate) would most likely apply to:
   a reckless spender
   a fender-bender
   a successful sales campaign
   a runaway bus or train

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