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Question 1

Essentially things or people that are very different in kind; without comparison or relation.

Answer 1

disparate

Question 2

My grandmother and grandfather had very——— interests, yet they were very happily married.

Answer 2

disparate

Question 3

to persuade someone not to do something

Answer 3

dissuade

Question 4

I tried to———— my friend from skipping school.

Answer 4

dissuade

Question 5

To a striking degree.

Answer 5

dramatically

Question 6

Computers change ———- over the time.

Answer 6

dramatically

Question 7

A dark underground room in which prisoners are kept.

Answer 7

dungeon

Question 8

A cold-blooded animal.

Answer 8

ectotherm

Question 9

an image or representation especially of a person
or image, such as a sculpture or monument.

Answer 9

effigy

Question 10

Canadian coins have an——– of the queen on the face

Answer 10

effigy

Question 11

the design characteristics of an object resulting in efficiency and comfort in the workplace.

Answer 11

ergonomic

Question 12

Our new snow shovel’s———- design puts less strain on the back during snow removal.

Answer 12

ergonomic

Question 13

to produce a smell

Answer 13

emanate

Question 14

A scent will often———— from a flower

Answer 14

emanate

Question 15

To free from slavery

Answer 15

emancipate

Question 16

Slaves were———— in 1834.

Answer 16

emancipated

Question 17

To cause confusion and shame to someone.

Answer 17

embarrass

Question 18

The son didn’t want to——– his parents by asking questions.

Answer 18

embarrass

Question 19

Ornament or decoration

Answer 19

embellishments

Question 20

The designer added a few———— to the gown to make it truly unique.

Answer 20

embellishments

Question 21

A person sent on a special mission, usually a diplomatic one.

Answer 21

emissary

Question 22

Canada sent an ———— to Greenland to meet with the Prime Minister.

Answer 22

emissary