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Though the origin of billiards is lost in history, an account by a fa
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28 Mar 2025, 01:50
28 Mar 2025, 01:50
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Though the origin of billiards is lost in history, an account by a famous Greek traveler suggests that a _______ version was first played by the Egyptians around 400 Bc.
| Two Answers |
|---|
| A. frivolous |
| B. embryonic |
| C. rudimentary | D. casual | E. medieval |
| F. revised |
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Re: Though the origin of billiards is lost in history, an account by a fa
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28 Apr 2025, 15:15
28 Apr 2025, 15:15
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1. Key Clues:
- "Origin of billiards is lost in history" $\rightarrow$ Focus on antiquity and early development.
- "First played by the Egyptians around 400 BC " $\rightarrow$ The version was primitive or initial.
2. Evaluate Options:
- (A) frivolous (silly/trivial) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Doesn't fit; no context suggesting playfulness.
- (B) embryonic (early, undeveloped) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Strong fit for an "origin" context.
(C) rudimentary (basic, primitive) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Matches "first played" (early version).
(D) casual (informal) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Irrelevant; no contrast with formal play implied.
(E) medieval (Middle Ages) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Incorrect timeline (400 BC is ancient, not medieval).
(F) revised (updated) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Contradicts "first played."
Correct Answers: (B) embryonic and (C) rudimentary.
- "Origin of billiards is lost in history" $\rightarrow$ Focus on antiquity and early development.
- "First played by the Egyptians around 400 BC " $\rightarrow$ The version was primitive or initial.
2. Evaluate Options:
- (A) frivolous (silly/trivial) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Doesn't fit; no context suggesting playfulness.
- (B) embryonic (early, undeveloped) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Strong fit for an "origin" context.
(C) rudimentary (basic, primitive) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Matches "first played" (early version).
(D) casual (informal) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Irrelevant; no contrast with formal play implied.
(E) medieval (Middle Ages) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Incorrect timeline (400 BC is ancient, not medieval).
(F) revised (updated) $\(\rightarrow\)$ Contradicts "first played."
Correct Answers: (B) embryonic and (C) rudimentary.
Re: Though the origin of billiards is lost in history, an account by a fa
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28 Apr 2025, 23:44
28 Apr 2025, 23:44
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The though contrastor "though" suggests that something was found, and the phrase "first played" suggests it was a primitive version. The words from the choice list are embryonic and rudimentary.
