Oxymorons

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1. To be joyful, yet gloomy. Which oxymoron describes this confusing state? Passive aggression Cheerful pessimism Terribly pleased Good grief

2. The pretence of being real might be accurately described by which oxymoron? Mutually exclusive Clearly misunderstood Act naturally Kosher ham

3. An honourable swindler is the subject of this oxymoron. Union worker Peace officer War hero Honest crook

4. A shrill sound, not heard, is best described by which oxymoron? Accordion music Quiet noise Silent scream Rap music

5. To discover gone. Which oxymoron refers to this distressing state of affairs? Now, then Always absent Melt away Found missing

6. Bill's baby does the trick. Which of these oxymorons describes that feat? Advanced BASIC Software documentation Microsoft Works Artificial intelligence

7. Similar dissimilarity can be summed up with which oxymoron? New classic Genuine imitation Same difference More perfect

8. A welcoming discharge might be a rephrasing of which oxymoron? Holy war Friendly fire Dull roar Near miss

9. Mature intelligence. Which oxymoron might more aptly describe such a thing? Post modern Old news Truthful tabloids Business ethics

10. A baby goat is resilient. Choose the oxymoron that best rephrases that fact. Professional wrestling Butt head Childproof Resident alien