Oxymorons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Childproof Resident alien Butt head Professional wrestling