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Question 1

epitome

Answer 1

n. a particularly worthy example of a class or type

Question 2

equanimity

Answer 2

n. steadiness of mind

Question 3

equivocal

Answer 3

adj. uncertain or open to interpretation

Question 4

erudite

Answer 4

adj. having profound knowledge or wisdom

Question 5

espouse

Answer 5

v. to give or take matrimony
v. to take up or adopt (e.g., a cause)

Question 6

eradicate

Answer 6

v. to eliminate completely

Question 7

estrange

Answer 7

v. to arouse hostility in
v. to remove from a group or relationship

Question 8

evanescent

Answer 8

adj. tending to vanish

Question 9

extrinsic

Answer 9

adj. originating from the outside

Question 10

exult

Answer 10

v. to express joy or elation

Question 11

facetious

Answer 11

adj. humorous with a sarcastic tone

Question 12

facile

Answer 12

adj. done with ease
adj. shallow, uncomplicated

Question 13

rectitude

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n. moral righteousness
n. the quality of being right

Question 14

crucible

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n. a metal container made of heat resistant material
n. a severe test
n. a place or time characterized by powerful forces

Question 15

ingenue

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n. a naive, innocent young woman

Question 16

cadge

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v. to beg or ask for; to impose on another’s generosity

Question 17

flout

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v. to demonstrate contempt for; to mock with disdain

Question 18

ennui

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n. dissatisfaction and restlessness due to boredom or apathy

Question 19

urbanity

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n. refinement and elegance of manner; polished courtesy

Question 20

vicissitude

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n. a sudden, unexpected change, as in one’s life

Question 21

hubris

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n. arrogant presumption, excessive pride

Question 22

fallow

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adj. undeveloped (often despite the potential to be used)

Question 23

fathom

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v. to calculate the depth of
v. to comprehend

Question 24

fatuous

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adj. insanely foolish

Question 25

ferment

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v. to process sugar into alcohol organically v. to work up n. a state of excitement or turbulence