1651-1700

Question 1

desultory

Answer 1

not having a plan or purpose

Question 2

equivocate

Answer 2

lie; mislead; attempt to conceal the truth; to avoid giving a direct answer; to deceive; to be shifty

Question 3

corrupt

Answer 3

to cause to become dishonest, immoral, etc.

Question 4

reflective

Answer 4

thinking carefully about something; thoughtful

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devastate

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to destroy much or most of; to cause great damage or harm to

Question 6

toot horn

Answer 6

to talk about yourself or your achievements especially in a way that shows that you are proud or too proud

Question 7

adrift

Answer 7

without guidance, purpose, or support

Question 8

atrophy

Answer 8

to become weak from lack of use

Question 9

infraction

Answer 9

an act that breaks a rule or law; violation

Question 10

palatial

Answer 10

very large and impressive; like a palace

Question 11

flimflam

Answer 11

dishonest behavior meant to take money or property from someone

Question 12

stately

Answer 12

very impressive in appearance, manner, or size

Question 13

temper (v)

Answer 13

to make less severe or extreme

Question 14

inverse

Answer 14

something that is the opposite of something else

Question 15

arm

Answer 15

to provide with something that strengthens, protects, or increases efficiency

Question 16

stern

Answer 16

very serious especially in an unfriendly way

Question 17

medley

Answer 17

a collection of various things

Question 18

matriculate

Answer 18

enroll

Question 19

steadfast

Answer 19

very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause; not changing

Question 20

alacrity

Answer 20

cheerful promptness

Question 21

stature

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the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.

Question 22

unsurpassed

Answer 22

better or greater than anyone or anything else

Question 23

thwart

Answer 23

prevent; frustrate; oppose and defeat

Question 24

implement (v)

Answer 24

to begin to do or use; to make active or effective

Question 25

exploit

Answer 25

to get value or use from

Question 26

reside

Answer 26

to exist or be present

Question 27

oblivious

Answer 27

the state of something that is not remembered, used, or thought about any more

Question 28

loquacious

Answer 28

talkative

Question 29

tenable

Answer 29

justifiable; rational; viable; defensible

Question 30

tribunal

Answer 30

a kind of court that has authority in a specific area

Question 31

jingoism

Answer 31

aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries; belligerent bigoted patriotism; warmongering

Question 32

astute

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shrewd, clever, keen

Question 33

methodical

Answer 33

done by using a careful and organized procedure

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apprehend

Answer 34

to notice and understand; perceive

Question 35

cynical

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believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest

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unprincipled

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not having or showing concern for what is right

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unassuming

Answer 37

modest; unpretentious; humble

Question 38

reign

Answer 38

to rule as a king, queen, emperor, etc.

Question 39

felicity

Answer 39

great happiness

Question 40

retrench

Answer 40

cut down; economize

Question 41

somnolent

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tired and ready to fall asleep; sleepy

Question 42

secular

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worldly; not pertaining to church matters; temporal

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paragon

Answer 43

model for perfection

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wrath

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extreme anger

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abound

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to exist in large numbers; to be full; teem

Question 46

diligence

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careful hard work; continued effort

Question 47

context

Answer 47

the situation in which something happens; the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens

Question 48

subsistence

Answer 48

means needed to support life; existence

Question 49

quirky

Answer 49

unusual especially in an interesting or appealing way

Question 50

incarnation

Answer 50

a person who represents a quality or idea