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Question 1

Knock Out

Answer 1

To hit someone hard enough that they are unconscious; to be surprised
That smile could knock a guy out

Question 2

Aim At

Answer 2

To point at a specific target
It is important to never aim at a person when at the gun range.

Question 3

Back Down

Answer 3

To surrender your claim or position
Don’t back down when he challenges you.

Question 4

Beef Up

Answer 4

To make better or bigger
Let’s beef up this resume to help Carter get a job

Question 5

Abrupt:

Answer 5

a. (adjective) sudden; out of the blue
The meeting ended abruptly because of the boss’s family emergency.
b. (adjective) appearing unkind or rude because you are in a hurry
Sorry I rushed our conversation; I wasn’t trying to be abrupt.

Question 6

Extraordinary:

Answer 6

a. (adjective) not typical; special
The view from up here is extraordinary.
b. (adjective) surprising; not expected
That project took an extraordinary amount of work

Question 7

Utter

Answer 7

a. (adjective) emphasis on something that is particularly bad
This calculus problem has left me in a state of utter confusion.
b. (verb) to use your voice
She was so shocked that she couldn’t even utter a single word.

Question 8

Absurd:

Answer 8

(adjective) especially ridiculous
Her idea was simply absurd.

Question 9

Partial:

Answer 9

(adjective) incomplete; not whole
She only offered a partial solution to selling more merchandise.

Question 10

Robust:

Answer 10

(adjective) extremely strong and sturdy
The bridge’s structure is very robust.

Question 11

Superb:

Answer 11

(adjective) above average; very good
That vacation was superb.

Question 12

Vicious:

Answer 12

(adjective) purposely harmful or violent
The wild dog was very vicious.

Question 13

Supreme

Answer 13

(adjective) the best or greatest
In my mind, chocolate ice cream reigns supreme.

Question 14

Verbal

Answer 14

(adjective) using words as opposed to writing
She gave her verbal agreement to seeing a movie tonight

Question 15

Authentic

Answer 15

(adjective) the original or equally as genuine as it
He won an award for creating the most authentic representation of the artist’s work.

Question 16

Eligible

Answer 16

(adjective) able or permitted to do something
They will be eligible for parole after serving 10 years in prison.

Question 17

Superficial

Answer 17

(adjective) surface level; shallow
Chloe’s actions revealed her superficial attitude and values.

Question 18

Vague

Answer 18

(adjective) unclear; little to no details
The assignment’s instructions were vague.

Question 19

Amateur

Answer 19

(noun) beginner; not a professional
Tony signed up for his college’s amateur tennis team.

Question 20

Delicate

Answer 20

(adjective) easily breakable
Grandma’s pottery is very delicate, so we aren’t allowed to touch them.

Question 21

Rash

Answer 21

(adjective) quick, unwise decision-making
Her decision to drop out of college seemed rash.

Question 22

Swift

Answer 22

(adjective) completed quickly
The board was erased in one swift movement

Question 23

Vocal

Answer 23

a. (adjective) verbally expressive
Amanda is very vocal about community issues.
b. (noun) music that involves the voice
Mrs. Plum teaches vocal music at Parker Elementary School

Question 24

Brisk

Answer 24

(adjective) quickly with energy
It started raining while Isaac was taking a brisk walk.

Question 25

Deliberate

Answer 25

a. (adjective) purposeful; a planned action Her punishment was deliberate. b. (verb) to plan or discuss They used the meeting to deliberate whether or not to fire Pam.

Question 26

Efficient

Answer 26

(adjective) the quickest and best possible way She was in search of the most efficient way to organize her files

Question 27

Tremendous

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(adjective) extremely or very good That required a tremendous amount of work

Question 28

Vital

Answer 28

a. (adjective) essential; crucial It is of vital importance that we complete our homework on time. b. (noun) having to do with the body’s internal organs The nurse checked his vitals.

Question 28

Artificial

Answer 28

(adjective) unnatural; made to look like something else There are way too many artificial sweeteners in this drink.

Question 29

Legitimate

Answer 29

a. (adjective) legally accepted That is a legitimate source. b. (verb) to make legal This document has yet to be legitimized.

Question 30

Rigorous

Answer 30

(adjective) complex; detailed; severe Calculus 4 is a rigorous course.

Question 31

Scarce

Answer 31

a. (adjective) difficult to acquire During a drought, water is very scarce. b. (adverb) barely I could scarce take the intense criticism.

Question 32

Vivid

Answer 32

(adjective) detailed; brightly colored The painting was very vivid.

Question 33

Vulnerable

Answer 33

(adjective) easily harmed or in danger We must protect the minds of the vulnerable youth.

Question 34

Vast

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(adjective) especially large A vast majority of people prefer mountains over the beach.

Question 35

Magnificent

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(adjective) awe inspiring; admirable The sunset is magnificent.

Question 36

Apparent

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(adjective) obvious; easily seen Her feelings were very apparent on her face.

Question 37

Antique

Answer 37

a. (noun) an item from an earlier period of time My great grandma’s dresser is an antique. b. (adjective) made in a different time period Jordan has a large amount of antique jewelry.

Question 38

Compact

Answer 38

a. (adjective) fashioned in a tidy way with little space The apartment’s layout is very compact. b. (noun) a small, flat makeup case Check that purse for her compact.

Question 39

Substantial

Answer 39

(adjective) significant in size or importance There is substantial evidence that points to him being the killer.