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Question 1

Anoint

Answer 1

To appoint to a position as if by Devine order

To apply ointment in a religious ceremony

Question 2

Deflect

Answer 2

To diverge, change the course or to block

She refuses to be diverged from her previous standpoint

Question 3

Deference

Answer 3

Gesture or courteous submission to someone due to respect

He addressed her with deference due to her age

Question 4

Catalyst

Answer 4

Something that precipitated an event

Question 5

Chauvinist

Answer 5

Someone who strongly support a cause or a group with prejudice and thinks that the group is superior

Question 6

Capacity

Answer 6

Ability to do something
Amount that can be produced or contained
A specific role or position

The tank is as its full capacity

Question 7

Canon

Answer 7

Collection of major books or literary works

General ripe or principles by which something is judged

Question 8

Castigate

Answer 8

Scold severely

She was castigates for not setting a good example as a team leader

Question 9

Affectation

Answer 9

Deliberate pretense or fake behavior

Question 10

Belie

Answer 10

Fail to give true expression
Contradict

His liveliness and energetic manner belies his years

Question 11

Burgeon

Answer 11

Flourish and expand greatly

The burgeoning demand is a good sign for the manufacturers

Question 12

Apathy

Answer 12

State of disinterest and unenthusiastic

Question 13

Contentious

Answer 13

Inclined to disagree or dispute
Controversial

Gun control is controversial and contentious

Question 14

Arbitrary

Answer 14

Seemingly chosen without reason and purpose