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Question 1

Contend

Answer 1

Struggle to surmount a difficulty
Compete
Assert a position in an argument

She has to contend with his temper

Question 2

Antagonize

Answer 2

Annoy
Provoke anger

He antagonizes the cat by pulling its tail

Question 3

Corroborate

Answer 3

Provide supporting evidence

Result from the new research corroborates the previous study about the disease

Question 4

Deride

Answer 4

Speak or treat with contempt
Mock

The awkward child was derided by his classmates

Question 5

Commensurate

Answer 5

Corresponding in size or degree
In proportion to

Pay should be commensurate yo the the time worked

Question 6

decorum

Answer 6

appropriate behavior or good manners

Question 7

deftness

Answer 7

skillful performance

acumen

Question 8

delineate

Answer 8

to describe something precisely
to outline, mark boundary

the law should delineate what kind of behavior is not tolerated

Question 9

demur

Answer 9

to refuse/object politely, hesitate

She demurs to enter the room full of people whom she doesn’t connect with.

Question 10

denigrate

Answer 10

say negative and defamatory things

The poor is often denigrated

Question 11

dessicate

Answer 11

to suck out water

without life, passion