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notable (adj)

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worthy of attention or notice: noteworthy, remarkable, outstanding

Question 2

vigorous (adj)

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strong, healthy, and full of energy: robust, healthy, strong

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munificent (adj)

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characterized by or displaying great generosity: generous, bountiful, open handed

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domicile (n)

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a person’s residence or home: residence, home, house

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prospective (adj)

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expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the future: destined, intended, planned

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inquisitorial (adj)

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of or like an inquisitor, especially in questioning someone in a harsh or intensive manner: questioning, inquiring, inquisitive

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clerky (adj)

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scholarly, learned: academic, intellectual

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vague (adj)

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of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning: indistinct, indefinite, indeterminate

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immaculately (adv)

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in a perfectly clean, neat, or tidy manner: perfectly, impeccably, finely

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cultivate (v)

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try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill): pursue, court, foster

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austere (adj)

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severe or strict in manner or attitude: severe, stern, strict

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rabid (adj)

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having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something: extreme, fanatical, overzealous

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incline (v)

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be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something: disposed, minded, willing

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sturdy (adj)

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(of a person or their body) strongly and solidly built: strapping, well built, muscular

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defiant (adj)

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showing defiance: intransigent, resistant, obstinate

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incisive (adj)

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(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear thinking: penetrating, acute, sharp

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dart away

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To move quickly or suddenly

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inquire (v)

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ask for information from someone: ask, make inquiries, ask questions

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deft (adj)

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neatly skilful and quick in one’s movements: agile, lithe, sprightly

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pertain (v)

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be appropriate, related, or applicable to: concern, bear on, affect

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hypothecate (v)

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pledge (money) by law to a specific purpose: set aside, lay aside, keep

Question 22

conspicuous (adj)

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clearly visible: obvious, clear, plain

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disbursement (n)

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the payment of money from a fund: payment, disbursal, spending

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frighten off

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make someone so nervous

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acquaint (v)

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make someone aware of or familiar with: familiarize, make familiar, make conversant

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unctuous (adj)

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excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily: sycophantic, ingratiating, fawning

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prevail (v)

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prove more powerful or superior: win, triumph, carry the day

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indulge (v)

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allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of: lose oneself in, wallow in, give way to

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penturbation (n)

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anxiety; mental uneasiness: terror, fright, fearfulness

Question 30

abomination (n)

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a thing that causes disgust or loathing: atrocity, disgrace, horror

Question 31

stolid (adj)

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calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation: impassive, phlegmatic, unemotional

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solidity (n)

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the quality of being reliable in character: steadiness, firmness, sureness

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unduly (adv)

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to an unwarranted degree; inordinately: excessively, immoderately, too

Question 34

incredulously (adj)

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something: disbelieving, doubtful, dubious

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perplex (v)

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make (someone) feel completely baffled: puzzled, baffled, mystified

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reflective (adj)

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providing a reflection; capable of reflecting light or other radiation: regretful, nostalgic, yearning

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jest (v)

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speak in a joking way: joke, crack, quip

Question 38

noncommittal (adj)

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not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action: evasive, equivocal, temporizing

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demure (adj)

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reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman): modest, unassuming, meek

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innate (adj)

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inborn; natural: inbred, congenital, inherent

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transpire (v)

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(of a secret or something unknown) come to be known; be revealed: come to light, emerge, come out

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linger (v)

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stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave: stay, remain, stay put

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stout (adj)

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(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build: fat, plump, portly

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dwelling (n)

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a house, flat, or other place of residence: residence, home, house

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cordial (adj)

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warm and friendly: genial, affable, amiable

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brisk (adj)

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active and energetic: quick, rapid, fast

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sever (v)

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divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly: cut off, hack off, cleave

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emissary (n)

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a person sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission. Envoy, ambassador, diplomat

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genial (adj)

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friendly and cheerful: affable, cordial, congenial

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prepossess (v)

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Preoccupy or engross mentally

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erstwhile (adj)

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former: old, past, sometime

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consignment (n)

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a batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone: delivery, shipment, load

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indicate (v)

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point out; show: designate, specify, stipulate

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glut (n)

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an excessively abundant supply of something: surplus, excess, surfeit

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pudgy (adj)

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(of a person or part of their body) rather fat: big, burly, heavy

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shrewd (adj)

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having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute: sharp-witted, acute, intelligent

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drum up

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try to obtain support or business by means of vigorous persuasion: round up, gather, collect

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knack (n)

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an acquired or natural skill at doing something: gift, talent, flair

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guile (n)

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sly or cunning intelligence: cunning, craftiness, artfulness

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secession (n)

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the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state: withdrawal, break, breakaway

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agitate (v)

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make (someone) troubled or nervous: upset, perturb, fluster

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gratify (v)

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give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction: please, gladden, delight

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deflection (n)

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the action or process of deflecting or being deflected: turning, diversion, deviation

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vicinity (n)

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the area near or surrounding a particular place: neighbourhood, locality, locale

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reprehensible (adj)

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deserving censure or condemnation: deplorable, disgraceful, discreditable

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distinguish (v)

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recognize or treat (someone or something) as different: differentiate, discriminate, discern

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gallant (adj)

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(of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic: brave, courageous, valiant

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locomotion (n)

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movement or the ability to move from one place to another: movement, motion, shifting

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placid (adj)

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not easily upset or excited: even-tempered, calm, equable

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toil (v)

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work extremely hard or incessantly: labour, work one’s fingers to the bone

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virtue (n)

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behaviour showing high moral standards: goodness, virtuousness, morality

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coarse (adj)

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rough or harsh in texture: bristly, scratchy, prickly

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lymphatic (adj)

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(of a person) pale, flabby, or sluggish. Sluggish, lethargic, enervated

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contravene (v)

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offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct): break, breach, violate

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compendium (n)

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a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication: compilation, anthology, treasury

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ostensible (adj)

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stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so: apparent, seeming, outward

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sham (adj)

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bogus; false: fake, pretended, feigned

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derisive (adj)

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expressing contempt or ridicule: mocking, ridiculing, jeering

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cleave (v)

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split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain: split, divide, sever

Question 80

meagre (adj)

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(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality: inadequate, scanty, limited

Question 81

endeavour (v)

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try hard to do or achieve something: try, attempt, venture

Question 82

grimace (n)

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an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement: scowl, frown, sneer

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smother (v)

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kill (someone) by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate: suffocate, stifle, choke

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intricacy (n)

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the quality of being intricate: tangle, web, morass

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dispensation (n)

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exemption from a rule or usual requirement: exemption, immunity, exception

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brood (v)

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think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried: think about, ponder, contemplate

Question 87

suave (adj)

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charming, confident, and elegant (typically used of a man): charming, sophisticated, debonair

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ingratiate (v)

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bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them: cultivate, play up to, flatter

Question 89

recuperate (v)

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recover from illness or exertion: recover, convalesce, improve

Question 90

obstreperous (adj)

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noisy and difficult to control: disorderly, rowdy, wild

Question 91

augment (v)

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase: increase, add to, supplement

Question 92

choler (n)

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anger or irascibility. Annoyance, vexation, exasperation

Question 93

ramification (n)

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a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event: consequence, result, aftermath

Question 94

balk (v)

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hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking: eschew, resist, scorn

Question 95

palaver (n)

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unnecessarily elaborate or complex procedure: fuss, bother, commotion

Question 96

veil (v)

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cover, conceal, or disguise: covert, hidden, concealed

Question 97

sinewy (adj)

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consisting of or resembling sinews. Muscular, brawny, well built

Question 98

desist (v)

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stop doing something; cease or abstain: abstain, refrain, forbear

Question 99

bonanza (n)

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a situation which creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits: windfall, godsend, boon

Question 100

cultivated (adj)

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refined and well educated: cultured, educated, well read

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swivel (v)

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turn around a point or axis or on a swivel: turn, spin, swing

Question 102

inexplicable (adj)

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unable to be explained or accounted for: unaccountable, unexplainable, incomprehensive

Question 103

inclination (n)

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a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition: tendency, propensity, proclivity

Question 104

depict (v)

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represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form: portray, represent, picture

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eminent (adj)

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(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere: illustrious, distinguished, renowned

Question 106

clamor (n)

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a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting: din, racket, uproar, shouting

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barren (adj)

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(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation: unproductive, infertile, unfruitful

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acquisitive (adj)

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excessively interested in acquiring money or material things: greedy, hoarding, covetous

Question 109

abstrusity (n)

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Intentionally obscure or difficult to understand

Question 110

dandle (v)

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move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way: bounce, jiggle, ride

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gestation (n)

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the process or period of developing inside the womb between conception and birth. pregnancy, development, maturation

Question 112

conjure up

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To create or produce something

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harrow (v)

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cause distress to: distress, trouble, afflict

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conviction (n)

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a formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence: sentence, judgement, opinion, belief

Question 115

compel (v)

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force or oblige (someone) to do something: force, pressure, impel

Question 116

alienate (v)

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make (someone) feel isolated or estranged: estrange, turn away, set apart

Question 117

outrageous (adj)

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shockingly bad or excessive: shocking, disgraceful, scandalous

Question 118

hitherto (adv)

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until now or until the point in time under discussion: previously, formerly, earlier

Question 119

exalt (v)

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think or speak very highly of (someone or something): glorify, extol, praise

Question 120

denouement (n)

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the final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved: finale, epilogue, coda, end

Question 121

shamble (v)

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(of a person) move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait: shuffle, lumber, totter

Question 122

gawky (adj)

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nervously awkward and ungainly: awkward, ungainly, inelegant

Question 123

pronunciamento (n)

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(especially in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries) a political manifesto or proclamation. law, regulation, enactment

Question 124

dignitary (n)

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a person considered to be important because of high rank or office: grandee, VIP, notable

Question 125

suffice (v)

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be enough or adequate: do, serve, pass muster

Question 126

replenish (v)

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fill (something) up again: refill, fill up, recharge

Question 127

assuage (v)

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense: relieve, ease, alleviate

Question 128

outlying (adj)

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situated far from a centre; remote: distant, remote, outer

Question 129

convent (n)

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a Christian community of nuns living together under monastic vows: nunnery, priory, abbey – хийд

Question 130

undecipherable (adj)

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(of speech or writing) not able to be read or understood:

Question 131

induce (v)

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succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something: persuade, convince, get

Question 132

macadamize (v)

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To construct or finish (a road)

Question 133

daguerreotype (n)

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a photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapour. photograph, photo, picture

Question 134

solemn (adj)

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formal and dignified: dignified, ceremonious, ceremonial

Question 135

deliberate (adj)

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done consciously and intentionally: intentional, calculated, conscious, careful, cautious

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taut (adj)

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stretched or pulled tight; not slack: tight, stretched, rigid

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tantalize (v)

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torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable: tease, torment, torture, tempt

Question 138

elusive (adj)

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difficult to find, catch, or achieve: evasive, slippery, shifty

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poise (n)

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graceful and elegant bearing in a person: balance, equilibrium, control

Question 140

reiterate (v)

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say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity: repeat, restate, retell

Question 141

whilom (adj)

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former; erstwhile: one-time, erstwhile, sometime

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prestige (n)

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widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality: status, standing, stature

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bona fide (adj)

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genuine; real: authentic, genuine, real

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inscrutable (adj)

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impossible to understand or interpret: enigmatic, unreadable, impenetrable

Question 145

wit (n)

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the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence: intelligence, shrewdness, astuteness

Question 146

nimbleness (n)

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the quality of being nimble: agility, litheness, springhtliness

Question 147

aggregate (v)

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form or group into a class or cluster: combine, put, group

Question 148

lineage (n)

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direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree: ancestry, family, parentage

Question 149

angular (adj)

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having angles or sharp corners: bony, raw-boned, lean

Question 150

robust (adj)

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strong and healthy; vigorous: strong, vigorous, sturdy

Question 151

adhere (v)

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stick fast to (a surface or substance): stick, cling, hold fast

Question 152

lexicon (n)

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the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge: lexis, word stock

Question 153

ponder (v)

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think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion: think about, consider, review

Question 154

compromise (n)

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an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions: agreement, understanding, settlement

Question 155

coerce (v)

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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats: pressure, constrain, lean on

Question 156

acquiesce (v)

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accept something reluctantly but without protest: permit, allow, accept

Question 157

redound (v)

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contribute greatly to (a person's credit or honour): effect, affect

Question 158

commodious (adj)

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roomy and comfortable: roomy, capacious, spacious

Question 159

fleecy (adj)

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made of or lined with a soft, warm fabric: fluffy, woolly, downy

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dreary (adj)

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depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive: dull, drab, uninteresting

Question 161

utmost (adj)

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most extreme; greatest: maximum, highest, most

Question 162

cede (v)

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give up (power or territory): surrender, concede, relinquish

Question 163

dispute (v)

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argue about (something): debate, discuss, quarrel

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boundless (adj)

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limitless, unlimited, untold

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quarrel (v)

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have a heated argument or disagreement: argue, row, fight

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polemic (n)

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a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something: diatribe, invective, denunciation

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disputatious (adj)

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fond of having heated arguments: argumentative, disputative, contentious

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fratricidal (adj)

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relating to or denoting conflict within a single family or organization:

Question 169

alas

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used to express grief, pity, or concern: unluckily, sadly, regrettably

Question 170

remedy (v)

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set right (an undesirable situation): right, rectify, retrieve

Question 171

dishevel (v)

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make (a person's hair or clothes) untidy: disorder, disorganize, disturb

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apace (adv)

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swiftly; quickly: fast, swiftly, rapidly

Question 173

dim (v)

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make or become less bright or distinct: fade, dull, darken

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cope (v)

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(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult: manage, survive, subsist

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lurk (v)

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be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something: skulk, loiter, hide

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rudimentary (adj)

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involving or limited to basic principles: basic, elementary, introductory

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penance (n)

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punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing: atonement, expiation, self-punishment

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ecclesiastical (adj)

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relating to the Christian Church or its clergy: priestly, ministerial, clerical

Question 179

admonish (v)

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warn or reprimand someone firmly: rebuke, scold, reprove

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perfunctory (adj)

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(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort: cursory, quick, brief

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jaunty (adj)

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having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner: cheerful, happy, merry

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coax (v)

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gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something: persuade, wheedle, cajole

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pendent (adj)

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hanging down or overhanging: hanging, suspended, dangling

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ebony (n)

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heavy blackish or very dark brown timber from a mainly tropical tree. Black, jet black, sable

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loathe (v)

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feel intense dislike or disgust for: hate, detest, abhor

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curtsy (v)

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perform a curtsy: bend the knee, bob, genuflect

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blight (v)

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have a severely detrimental effect on: ruin, wreck, spoil

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foible (n)

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a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character: weakness, weak point, failing

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crude (adj)

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in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined: unrefined, unpurified, unprocessed

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abundance (n)

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a very large quantity of something: avalanche, deluge, rush

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refinement (n)

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the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance: purification, refining, clarifying

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vanity (n)

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excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements: conceit, narcissism, conceitedness

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futile (adj)

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incapable of producing any useful result; pointless: fruitless, vain, pointless

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doctrine (n)

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a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group: creed, belief, conviction

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namby pamby (adj)

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lacking energy, strength, or courage; weak or ineffectual: weak, feeble, spineless

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breadth (n)

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the distance or measurement from side to side of something; width: width, broadness, wideness

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subtle (adj)

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(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe: fine, fine-drawn, nice

Question 198

craft (n)

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skill used in deceiving others: cunning, craftiness, guile

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emanate (v)

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(of a feeling, quality, or sensation) issue or spread out from (a source): emerge, flow, pour

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stodgy (adj)

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dull and uninspired; lacking originality or excitement: boring, dull, uninteresting

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stoop (v)

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bend one's head or body forwards and downwards: bend, kneel, lower

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protuberant (adj)

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protruding; bulging: popping, swelling, swollen

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dole something out

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deal, dispense, distribute

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cog (v)

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copy (someone else's work) illicitly or without acknowledgement:

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allot (v)

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give or apportion (something) to someone: allocate, assign, issue

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render (v)

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provide or give (a service, help, etc.): give, provide, supply

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grata

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welcome or pleasing

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quondam (adj)

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that once was; former: one-time, erstwhile, sometime

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superintendent (n)

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a person who manages or superintends an organization or activity: manager, director, administrator

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docile (adj)

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ready to accept control or instruction; submissive: compliant, obedient, pliant

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stammer (v)

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speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words: stutter, hesitate, falter

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platitudinous (adj)

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(of a remark or statement) used too often to be interesting or thoughtful; hackneyed: overworked, overused, cliched

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hobble along

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to move along unsteadily

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assessor (n)

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a person who evaluates the quality of a person or thing: Эксперт, үнэлгээчин

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erratic (adj)

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not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable: inconsistent, changeable, variable

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behold (v)

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see or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature): see, observe, view

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precede (v)

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come before (something) in time: lead up to, pave the way for, herald

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ample (adj)

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enough or more than enough; plentiful: sufficient, adequate, abundant

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credence (n)

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belief in or acceptance of something as true: acceptance, belief, faith

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shipshape (adj)

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in good order; trim and neat: orderly, well ordered, well kept

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reap (v)

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cut or gather (a crop or harvest): pick, pluck, gather

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strain (n)

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a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree: tension, tightness, tautness

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subsurface (adj)

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гадаргын дор болж буй

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stool pigeon (n)

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a police informer. Informer, betrayer, intelligencer

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alderman (n)

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захирагч, хотын зөвлөлийн гишүүн

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incumbent (adj)

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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility: binding, obligatory, mandatory

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lumber (v)

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move in a slow, heavy, awkward way: lurch, stumble, shamble

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spry (adj)

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(especially of an old person) active; lively: sprightly, lively, energetic

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dapper (adj)

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neat and trim in dress and appearance (typically used of a man): smart, spruce, trim

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cutaway (n)

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хүлээн авалтын хувцас

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doleful (adj)

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expressing sorrow; mournful: woeful, sorrowful, sad

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crooked (adj)

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dishonest; illegal: criminal, illegal, unlawful

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clutch (v)

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grasp (something) tightly: grip, grasp, clasp

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mould (v)

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form (an object) out of malleable material: shape, form, fashion

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irrevocable (adj)

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not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final: irreversible, irremediable, irreparable

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slaughter (v)

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kill (animals) for food: kill, butcher

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sublet (v)

Answer 237

lease (a property) to a subtenant: rent, lease, hire

Question 238

complacent (adj)

Answer 238

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements: smug, self-satisfied, gloating

Question 239

surety (n)

Answer 239

a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example their appearing in court or paying a debt: guarantor, sponsor

Question 240

stipulate (v)

Answer 240

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement: specify, set down, set out

Question 241

perquisite (n)

Answer 241

a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job or position: perk, benefit, advantage

Question 242

dabble (v)

Answer 242

take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way: play with, toy with, dip into

Question 243

peg along

Answer 243

To work steadily and diligently

Question 244

throng (n)

Answer 244

a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals: crowd, mass, multitude

Question 245

subservience (n)

Answer 245

willingness to obey others unquestioningly: бялдуучлал

Question 246

stentorian (adj)

Answer 246

(of a person's voice) loud and powerful: booming, thundering, thunderous

Question 247

judicious (adj)

Answer 247

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense: wise, sensible, prudent

Question 248

loom (v)

Answer 248

appear as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening: emerge, appear, take shape

Question 249

unwary (adj)

Answer 249

not cautious of possible dangers or problems: incautious, careless, thoughtless

Question 250

potent (adj)

Answer 250

having great power, influence, or effect: powerful, strong, vigorous

Question 251

abrogate (v)

Answer 251

repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement): repudiate, revoke, repeal

Question 252

outright (adv)

Answer 252

wholly and completely: entirely, wholly, fully; immediately or instantly: at once

Question 253

reimburse (v)

Answer 253

repay (a person who has spent or lost money): compensate, recompense, refund

Question 254

pervade (v)

Answer 254

(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of: permeate, fill, suffuse

Question 255

conformable (adj)

Answer 255

(of a person) disposed or accustomed to conform to what is acceptable: willing, assenting, acquiescent

Question 256

surmount (v)

Answer 256

overcome (a difficulty or obstacle): overcome, conquer, get over

Question 257

prevalent (adj)

Answer 257

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time: widespread, prevailing, frequent

Question 258

ripe (adj)

Answer 258

(of fruit or grain) developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating: mature, full grown, soft

Question 259

emolument (n)

Answer 259

a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office: payment, fee, charge

Question 260

halcyon (adj)

Answer 260

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful: serene, calm, pleasant

Question 261

latitude (n)

Answer 261

scope for freedom of action or thought: freedom, scope, leeway

Question 262

ingenuity (n)

Answer 262

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive: inventiveness, creativity, imagination

Question 263

scruple (v)

Answer 263

hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong: hesitate, stick at, be reluctant

Question 264

amiss (adj)

Answer 264

not quite right; inappropriate or out of place: wrong, awry, faulty

Question 265

broach (v)

Answer 265

raise (a difficult subject) for discussion: bring up, raise, introduce

Question 266

pre-empt (v)

Answer 266

take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall: prevent, anticipate, forestall

Question 267

conceive (v)

Answer 267

form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind: think up, think of, come up with

Question 268

forgo (v)

Answer 268

go without (something desirable): do without, go without, give up

Question 269

dingy (adj)

Answer 269

gloomy and drab: dark, dull, dim

Question 270

placate (v)

Answer 270

make (someone) less angry or hostile: appease, pacify, mollify

Question 271

carve (v)

Answer 271

cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription: sculpt, cut, chisel

Question 272

preside (v)

Answer 272

be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering: chair, conduct, run

Question 273

condescend (v)

Answer 273

show that one feels superior; be patronizing: patronize, talk down to, look down one’s nose at

Question 274

albeit

Answer 274

though while, although, whilst

Question 275

reproach (v)

Answer 275

express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions: dislike, detest

Question 276

idiosyncrasy (n)

Answer 276

a mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual: peculiarity, quirk, oddity

Question 277

vain (adj)

Answer 277

having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth: conceited, narcissistic, self-loving

Question 278

wane (v)

Answer 278

(of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker: decrease, decline, diminish

Question 279

stride (v)

Answer 279

walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction: march, stalk, pace

Question 280

waddle (v)

Answer 280

walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion: toddle, dodder, wobble

Question 281

hasty (adj)

Answer 281

done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried: quick, hurried, fast

Question 282

ravish (v)

Answer 282

seize and carry off (someone) by force: kidnap, carry off, seize

Question 283

adroit (adj)

Answer 283

clever or skilful: adept, dexterous, deft

Question 284

spangle (v)

Answer 284

cover with spangles or other small sparkling objects or lights: shine, sparkle, twinkle

Question 285

subdue (v)

Answer 285

overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person): conquer, defeat, vanquish

Question 286

scurry (v)

Answer 286

(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps: scamper, scuttle, bustle

Question 287

falsify (v)

Answer 287

alter (information, a document, or evidence) so as to mislead: forge, fake, counterfeit

Question 288

heave (v)

Answer 288

lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort: haul, pull, lug

Question 289

derogatory (adj)

Answer 289

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude: disparaging, denigratory, belittling

Question 290

deference (n)

Answer 290

polite submission and respect: respect, regard, esteem

Question 291

tactless (adj)

Answer 291

having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues: insensitive, inconsiderate, thoughtless

Question 292

rejoice (v)

Answer 292

feel or show great joy or delight: happiness, pleasure, joy

Question 293

perpetual (adj)

Answer 293

never ending or changing: everlasting, never-ending, eternal

Question 294

ferret out

Answer 294

find out something or someone after searching in many places or asking many questions.

Question 295

fortuitous (adj)

Answer 295

happening by chance rather than intention: chance, unexpected, unanticipated

Question 296

despond (v)

Answer 296

become dejected and lose confidence: lose heart, flag, fade

Question 297

decrepit (adj)

Answer 297

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect: dilapidated, rickety, run down

Question 298

woe (n)

Answer 298

great sorrow or distress (often used hyperbolically): misery, sorrow, distress

Question 299

denunciation (n)

Answer 299

public condemnation of someone or something: uncovering, revelation, showing

Question 300

pharisaic (adj)

Answer 300

self-righteous or hypocritical: sanctimonious

Question 301

emblazon (v)

Answer 301

conspicuously inscribe or display a design on: adorn, decorate, ornament

Question 302

bind (v)

Answer 302

tie or fasten (something) tightly together: tie, hold together, secure

Question 303

unheralded (adj)

Answer 303

not previously announced, expected, or acclaimed: unknown, unfamiliar, new

Question 304

murky (adj)

Answer 304

dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist: dark, gloomy, grey

Question 305

flagrant (adj)

Answer 305

(of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive: blatant, glaring, obvious

Question 306

akin (adj)

Answer 306

of similar character: similar, related, close

Question 307

reverie (n)

Answer 307

a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream: daydream, trance, fantasy

Question 308

liaison (n)

Answer 308

communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations: cooperation, contact, association

Question 309

celibacy (n)

Answer 309

the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations: chastity, virginity, maidenhood

Question 310

pensive (adj)

Answer 310

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought: thoughtful, thinking, reflective

Question 311

gallivant (v)

Answer 311

go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment: gad, flit, jaunt

Question 312

fondle (v)

Answer 312

stroke or caress lovingly or erotically: caress, stroke, pat

Question 313

clandestine (adj)

Answer 313

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit: secret, covert, furtive

Question 314

idyllic (adj)

Answer 314

like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque: perfect, ideal, wonderful

Question 315

jovial (adj)

Answer 315

cheerful and friendly: cheerful, jolly, happy

Question 316

tether (v)

Answer 316

tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement: tie, tie up, hitch

Question 317

diaphanous (adj)

Answer 317

(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent: sheer, fine, delicate

Question 318

vagary (n)

Answer 318

an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour: quirk, idiosyncrasy, oddity

Question 319

implicitly (adv)

Answer 319

without qualification: absolutely: completely, absolutely, totally

Question 320

condemnation (n)

Answer 320

the expression of very strong disapproval; censure: criticism, castigation, stricture

Question 321

undismayed (adj)

Answer 321

not dismayed or discouraged by a setback: brave, fearless, courageous

Question 322

querulous (adj)

Answer 322

complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner: petulant, complaining, pettish

Question 323

exasperate (v)

Answer 323

irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely: infuriate, incense, anger

Question 324

umbrage (n)

Answer 324

offence or annoyance: bridle, take something personally, take something amiss

Question 325

retort (v)

Answer 325

say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner: answer, reply, respond

Question 326

waive (v)

Answer 326

refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim): relinquish, renounce, give up

Question 327

brevity (n)

Answer 327

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech: conciseness, concision, succinctness

Question 328

aplomb (n)

Answer 328

self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation: poise, self-assurance, assurance

Question 329

inward (adj)

Answer 329

directed or proceeding towards the inside; coming in from outside: ingoing, concave

Question 330

concurrent (adj)

Answer 330

existing, happening, or done at the same time: simultaneous, coincident, coinciding

Question 331

aggrandize (v)

Answer 331

increase the power, status, or wealth of: exaggerated, magnified, unwarranted

Question 332

proclivity (n)

Answer 332

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing: liking, inclination, tendency

Question 333

lackadaisical (adj)

Answer 333

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy: careless, lazy, lax

Question 334

enamour (v)

Answer 334

be filled with love for: in love with, infatuated with, besotted with

Question 335

unabated (adj)

Answer 335

continuing at full strength or intensity

Question 336

stampede (v)

Answer 336

(of horses, cattle, or other animals) rush wildly in a sudden mass panic. Bolt, charge, rush

Question 337

ominous (adj)

Answer 337

giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious: threatening, menacing, baleful

Question 338

predicament (n)

Answer 338

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation: mess, difficulty, issue

Question 339

pluck (v)

Answer 339

take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place: remove, pick off, pick

Question 340

cogitate (v)

Answer 340

think deeply about something; meditate or reflect: contemplate, consider, dwell on

Question 341

promptly (adv)

Answer 341

with little or no delay; immediately: punctually, on time, on the dot

Question 342

onus (n)

Answer 342

something that is one's duty or responsibility: burden responsibility, liability

Question 343

slate (v)

Answer 343

schedule; plan: set, set up, arrange

Question 344

reckon (v)

Answer 344

establish by calculation: calculate, compute, work out

Question 345

tractable (adj)

Answer 345

(of a person) easy to control or influence: controllable, manageable, malleable

Question 346

nonplus (v)

Answer 346

surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react: confused, bewildered, bemused

Question 347

impend (v)

Answer 347

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) be about to happen:

Question 348

heap (v)

Answer 348

put (objects or a loose substance) in a heap: pile up, pile, stack up

Question 349

countenance (v)

Answer 349

admit as acceptable or possible: tolerate, permit, allow

Question 350

quaint (adj)

Answer 350

attractively unusual or old-fashioned: picturesque, charming, sweet

Question 351

convolution (n)

Answer 351

a thing that is complex and difficult to follow: complexity, intricacy, complication

Question 352

stern (adj)

Answer 352

(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline: serious, unsmiling, frowning

Question 353

pamphleteer (n)

Answer 353

Мэтгэлцэх, эмхэтгэл бичих

Question 354

solicitous (adj)

Answer 354

characterized by or showing interest or concern: concerned, caring, attentive

Question 355

contradistinction (n)

Answer 355

distinction made by contrasting the different qualities of two things: dissimilarity, contrast, distinction

Question 356

cartilaginous (adj)

Answer 356

anatomy chewy, leathery, gristly

Question 357

comprehend (v)

Answer 357

grasp mentally; understand: understand, grasp, take in

Question 358

dour (adj)

Answer 358

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance: stern, unsmiling, unfriendly

Question 359

warily (adv)

Answer 359

cautiously; carefully: gingerly, circumspectly, charily

Question 360

lave (v)

Answer 360

wash: cleanse, wipe, sponge

Question 361

avaricious (adj)

Answer 361

having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain: grasping, acquisitive, covetous

Question 362

protrude (v)

Answer 362

extend beyond or above a surface: stick out, jut, project

Question 363

hindrance (n)

Answer 363

a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone: impediment, obstacle, barrier

Question 364

imminent (adj)

Answer 364

about to happen: impending, at hand, close

Question 365

defalcate (v)

Answer 365

embezzle (funds with which one has been entrusted): purloin, thieve, take

Question 366

conflagration (n)

Answer 366

an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property: fire, blaze, flames

Question 367

grandiloquent (adj)

Answer 367

pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress: pompous, bombastic, magniloquent

Question 368

restitution (n)

Answer 368

the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner: return, restoration, replacement

Question 369

tabulate (v)

Answer 369

arrange (data) in tabular form: arrange, order, organize

Question 370

strenuous (adj)

Answer 370

requiring or using great effort or exertion: arduous, difficult, hard

Question 371

exigency (n)

Answer 371

an urgent need or demand: need, demand, requirement

Question 372

blanch (v)

Answer 372

make white or pale by extracting colour: whiten, lighten, grey

Question 373

succinct (adj)

Answer 373

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed: concise, short, brief

Question 374

forefend (v)

Answer 374

protect (something) by precautionary measures:

Question 375

scrawl (v)

Answer 375

write (something) in a hurried, careless way: scribble, scratch, doodle

Question 376

whence (adv)

Answer 376

from what place or source:

Question 377

ineffable (adj)

Answer 377

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words: inexpressible, indescribable, beyond description

Question 378

befall (v)

Answer 378

(especially of something bad) happen to (someone): overtake, come upon, hit

Question 379

endow (v)

Answer 379

provide with a quality, ability, or asset: provide, supply, furnish

Question 380

brusque (adj)

Answer 380

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner: curt, abrupt, blunt

Question 381

treacherous (adj)

Answer 381

guilty of or involving betrayal or deception: traitorous, disloyal, perfidious

Question 382

insinuate (v)

Answer 382

suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way: imply, suggest, hint

Question 383

smolder (v)

Answer 383

burn slowly with smoke but no flame: smoke, glow, reek

Question 384

portend (v)

Answer 384

be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen: presage, augur, foreshadow

Question 385

rigid (adj)

Answer 385

unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible: stiff, hard, firm

Question 386

fumble (v)

Answer 386

do or handle something clumsily: grope, fish, delve

Question 387

haughty (adj)

Answer 387

arrogantly superior and disdainful: proud, vain, arrogant

Question 388

thrust (v)

Answer 388

push suddenly or violently in a specified direction: shove, push, propel

Question 389

beset (v)

Answer 389

(of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently: plague, bedevil, attack

Question 390

allegiance (n)

Answer 390

loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause: loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity

Question 391

paltry (adj)

Answer 391

(of an amount) very small or meagre: small, meagre, trifling

Question 392

malfeasance (n)

Answer 392

wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official. Deceit, deception, duplicity

Question 393

hush up

Answer 393

Prevent something from becoming known

Question 394

confiscation (n)

Answer 394

the action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; seizure: impounding, commandering, requisition

Question 395

commute (v)

Answer 395

reduce (a judicial sentence, especially a sentence of death) to another less severe one: reduce, lessen, lighten

Question 396

feeble (adj)

Answer 396

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness: weak, weakly, puny

Question 397

esoteric (adj)

Answer 397

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest: abstruse, obscure, arcane

Question 398

negligible (adj)

Answer 398

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant: unimportant, trivial, trifling

Question 399

buoy up

Answer 399

uplift, hearten, inspire, or raise the spirits of

Question 400

equanimity (n)

Answer 400

calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation: composure, calmness, calm

Question 401

scrape (v)

Answer 401

drag or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter: rake, drag, push

Question 402

wither (v)

Answer 402

fall into decay or decline: diminish, dwindle, shrink

Question 403

efface (v)

Answer 403

make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous: keep quiet, lie low, withdraw

Question 404

graft (v)

Answer 404

combine or integrate (an idea, system, etc.) with another, typically in a way considered inappropriate: fasten, attach, add

Question 405

rue (v)

Answer 405

bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) and wish it undone: regret, deplore, lament

Question 406

larceny (n)

Answer 406

theft of personal property

Question 407

cognizance (n)

Answer 407

knowledge or awareness: awareness, notice, knowledge

Question 408

alacrity (n)

Answer 408

brisk and cheerful readiness: eagerness, willingness, readiness

Question 409

commiserate (v)

Answer 409

express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize: comfort, console, solace

Question 410

connive (v)

Answer 410

secretly allow (something immoral, illegal, or harmful) to occur: overlook, disregard, pass over

Question 411

felony (n)

Answer 411

a crime regarded in the US and many other judicial systems as more serious than a misdemeanour: crime, lawbreaking, lawlessness

Question 412

browbeat (v)

Answer 412

intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words: bully, hector, intimidate

Question 413

laconic (adj)

Answer 413

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words: brief, concise, terse

Question 414

preponderance (n)

Answer 414

the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance: prevalence, predominance, dominance

Question 415

contiguity (n)

Answer 415

the sequential occurrence or proximity of stimulus and response, causing their association in the mind: closeness, nearness, presence

Question 416

calamity (n)

Answer 416

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster: disaster, catastrophr, tragedy

Question 417

infidelity (n)

Answer 417

the action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner: unfaithfulness, adultery, unchastity

Question 418

probity (n)

Answer 418

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency: integrity, honesty, uprightness

Question 419

rectitude (n)

Answer 419

morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness: righteousness, goodness, virtue

Question 420

iniquity (n)

Answer 420

immoral or grossly unfair behaviour: wickedness, sinfulness, immorality

Question 421

lavish (adj)

Answer 421

sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious: sumptuous, luxurious, lush

Question 422

confrere (n)

Answer 422

a fellow member of a profession: associate, partner, escort

Question 423

pretense (n)

Answer 423

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true: make-believe, act, acting

Question 424

disgruntle (v)

Answer 424

make (someone) angry or dissatisfied: displease, disapoint, let down

Question 425

precarious (adj)

Answer 425

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse: dangerous, hazardous, perilous

Question 426

frantic (adj)

Answer 426

distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion: panic-stricken, panic-struck, panicky

Question 427

overlord (n)

Answer 427

a person of great power or authority:

Question 428

bar (v)

Answer 428

prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something or from going somewhere: prohibit, debar, preclude

Question 429

courtesy (n)

Answer 429

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others: politeness, courteousness, good manners

Question 430

incense (n)

Answer 430

a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces: perfume, fragrance, scent

Question 431

quest (n)

Answer 431

a long or arduous search for something: search, hunt, pursuit

Question 432

nefarious (adj)

Answer 432

(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal: wicked, evil, iniquitous

Question 433

persevere (v)

Answer 433

continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success: persist, continue, carry on

Question 434

ascertain (v)

Answer 434

find (something) out for certain; make sure of: find out, discover, work out

Question 435

preamble (n)

Answer 435

a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction: introduction, opening, formalities

Question 436

modus operandi (n)

Answer 436

a particular way or method of doing something: method, way, manner

Question 437

append (v)

Answer 437

add (something) to the end of a written document: add, attach, affix

Question 438

smirch (v)

Answer 438

make (something) dirty; soil: dirty, soil, begrime

Question 439

concoct (v)

Answer 439

make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients: prepare, make, put together

Question 440

avert (v)

Answer 440

prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence): prevent, stop, avoid

Question 441

incarceration (n)

Answer 441

the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment: imprisonment, internment, confinement

Question 442

cleric (n)

Answer 442

a priest or religious leader, especially a Christian or Muslim one.

Question 443

ostracism (n)

Answer 443

exclusion from a society or group: exclusion, rejection, repudiation

Question 444

squeal (v)

Answer 444

inform on someone to the police or a person in authority: report, give away, sell out

Question 445

odious (adj)

Answer 445

extremely unpleasant; repulsive: revolting, repulsive, repellent

Question 446

arraign (v)

Answer 446

call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge: indict, prosecute, denounce

Question 447

indict (v)

Answer 447

formally accuse of or charge with a crime: summons, cite, charge with

Question 448

vicissitude (n)

Answer 448

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant: change, alteration, transformation

Question 449

divert (v)

Answer 449

cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another: reroute, redirect, head off

Question 450

gloat (v)

Answer 450

dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure: relish, delight in, enjoy greatly

Question 451

convulse (v)

Answer 451

suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs: shudder, jerk

Question 452

furtive (adj)

Answer 452

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive: secret, surreptitious, sly

Question 453

adamant (adj)

Answer 453

refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind: unshakeable, immovable, inflexible

Question 454

elicit (v)

Answer 454

evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone: obtain, bring out, draw out

Question 455

conjecture (v)

Answer 455

form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information: guess, speculate, surmise

Question 456

pry (v)

Answer 456

inquire too closely into a person's private affairs: inquisitive, curious, busybody

Question 457

persecution (n)

Answer 457

hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or political beliefs: oppression, victimization, maltreatment

Question 458

reformatory (n)

Answer 458

an institution to which young offenders are sent as an alternative to prison. Prison, lock-up, guardhouse

Question 459

patronage (n)

Answer 459

the support given by a patron: sponsorship, backing, funding

Question 460

apropos (adj)

Answer 460

very appropriate to a particular situation: appropriate, pertinent, revelant

Question 461

enmity (n)

Answer 461

a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility: animosity, antagonism, friction

Question 462

cumbersome (adj)

Answer 462

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy: unmanageable, awkward, clumsy

Question 463

upholster (v)

Answer 463

provide (furniture) with a soft, padded covering: stuff, fill, pack

Question 464

incitement (n)

Answer 464

the action of provoking unlawful behaviour or urging someone to behave unlawfully: urging, goading, motivation

Question 465

chivalrous (adj)

Answer 465

courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour): gallant, gentlemanly, honourable

Question 466

clasp (v)

Answer 466

grasp (something) tightly with one's hand: grasp, grip, clutch

Question 467

spectacle (n)

Answer 467

a visually striking performance or display: display, show, performance

Question 468

repository (n)

Answer 468

a place where or receptacle in which things are or may be stored: receptacle, vessel, holder

Question 469

chalice (n)

Answer 469

a large cup or goblet. Trophy, award, prize

Question 470

suborn (v)

Answer 470

bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury: bribe, corrupt, buy

Question 471

permeate (v)

Answer 471

spread throughout (something); pervade: fill, imbue, penetrate

Question 472

spring up

Answer 472

to grow or appear suddenly

Question 473

dogma (n)

Answer 473

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true: teaching, belief, conviction

Question 474

sneer (v)

Answer 474

smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner: curl one's lip, smirk, snicker

Question 475

bridle (v)

Answer 475

show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin: brustle, take offence, take umbrage

Question 476

infatuate (v)

Answer 476

be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for: enthral, charm, enchant

Question 477

effusion (n)

Answer 477

an instance of giving off something such as a liquid or gas: outflow, outpouring, outflowing

Question 478

wayward (adj)

Answer 478

difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour: wilful, self-willed, headstrong

Question 479

screed (n)

Answer 479

a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious:

Question 480

coterie (n)

Answer 480

a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people: clique, set, circle

Question 481

precipitate (v)

Answer 481

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely: bring about, bring on, cause

Question 482

collision (n)

Answer 482

an instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another: crash, accident, bump

Question 483

buoyant (adj)

Answer 483

(of an economy, business, or market) involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity: booming, strong, vigorous

Question 484

behest (n)

Answer 484

a person's orders or command: instruction, bidding, request

Question 485

entrench (v)

Answer 485

establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely: establish, settle, ensconce

Question 486

litigate (v)

Answer 486

resort to legal action to settle a matter; be involved in a lawsuit: oppose, challenge, dispute

Question 487

revere (v)

Answer 487

feel deep respect or admiration for (something): respect, admire, esteem

Question 488

subterranean (adj)

Answer 488

secret; concealed: below ground, buried, sunken

Question 489

ruddy (adj)

Answer 489

(of a person's face) having a healthy red colour: red, pink, glowing

Question 490

falter (v)

Answer 490

lose strength or momentum: hesitate, delay, drag one's feet

Question 491

droop (v)

Answer 491

bend or hang downwards limply: hang, dangle, bend

Question 492

unscrupulous (adj)

Answer 492

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair: unprincipled, unethical, immoral

Question 493

hamper (v)

Answer 493

hinder or impede the movement or progress of: hinder, obstruct, impede

Question 494

befog (v)

Answer 494

make confused: confused, muddled, fuddled

Question 495

miasma (n)

Answer 495

an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapour: stink, reek, stench

Question 496

frailty (n)

Answer 496

the condition of being weak and delicate: infirmity, weakness, weakliness

Question 497

mercenary (n)

Answer 497

primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics: money-oriented, grasping, greedy

Question 498

prevaricate (v)

Answer 498

speak or act in an evasive way: beat about the bush, hedge, fence

Question 499

sycophant (n)

Answer 499

a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Toady, creep, crawler

Question 500

quash (v)

Answer 500

reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure: cancel, reverse, rescind

Question 501

empanel (v)

Answer 501

enlist or enrol (a jury).

Question 502

peremptory (adj)

Answer 502

insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way: brusque, imperious, high-handed

Question 503

prerogative (n)

Answer 503

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class: entitlement, right, privilege

Question 504

chicanery (n)

Answer 504

the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose: trickery, deception, deceit

Question 505

juggler (n)

Answer 505

a person who adroitly balances several activities:

Question 506

modicum (n)

Answer 506

a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable: particle, degree, speck

Question 507

acquit (v)

Answer 507

free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty: absolve, clear, exonerate

Question 508

flaccid (adj)

Answer 508

lacking vigour or effectiveness: lacklustre, ineffective, lifeless

Question 509

elucidate (v)

Answer 509

make (something) clear; explain: explain, illuminate, clarify

Question 510

purloin (v)

Answer 510

steal (something): steal, take, loot

Question 511

vehement (adj)

Answer 511

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense: passionate, forceful, ardent

Question 512

coruscate (v)

Answer 512

(of light) flash or sparkle: shining, light, brilliant

Question 513

substantiate

Answer 513

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of: prove, support, uphold

Question 514

avidity (n)

Answer 514

keen interest or enthusiasm: enthusiasm, keeness, eagerness

Question 515

palpable (adj)

Answer 515

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible:

Question 516

sequestrate (v)

Answer 516

take legal possession of (assets) until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met: seize, commandeer, expropriate

Question 517

corroborate (v)

Answer 517

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding): confirm, verify, endorse

Question 518

scintilla (n)

Answer 518

a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling: particle, iota, jot

Question 519

surmise (v)

Answer 519

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it: guess, conjecture, suspect

Question 520

cynical (adj)

Answer 520

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity: bitter, resentful, soured

Question 521

drowsy (adj)

Answer 521

sleepy and lethargic; half asleep: sleepy, dozy, dozing

Question 522

picayune (adj)

Answer 522

of little value or significance; petty: trivial, unimportant, insignificant

Question 523

stealth (n)

Answer 523

cautious and surreptitious action or movement: furtiveness, secretiveness, secrecy

Question 524

malign (v)

Answer 524

speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner: defame, slander, libel

Question 525

ascribe (v)

Answer 525

regard something as being due to (a cause): attribute, assign, put down

Question 526

hold-over (n)

Answer 526

a person or thing surviving from an earlier time, especially someone surviving in office:

Question 527

eke out

Answer 527

To use something slowly or carefully

Question 528

juncture

Answer 528

a particular point in events or time: point, time, moment

Question 529

detriment (n)

Answer 529

a cause of harm or damage: harm, damage, injury

Question 530

scot-free (adj)

Answer 530

without suffering any punishment or injury: unpunished, unscathed, unhurt

Question 531

devolve (v)

Answer 531

transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to local or regional administration: delegate, depute, transfer

Question 532

mire (v)

Answer 532

cause to become stuck in mud: sink, stick in the mud

Question 533

calumny (n)

Answer 533

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander: slander, character assassination, calumniation

Question 534

contempt (n)

Answer 534

the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration: scorn, disdain, disrespect

Question 535

gorge (v)

Answer 535

eat a large amount greedily; fill oneself with food: stuff, cram, fill

Question 536

scorn (v)

Answer 536

feel or express contempt or disdain for: deride, hold in contempt, look down on

Question 537

colossal (adj)

Answer 537

extremely large or great: huge, massive, enormous

Question 538

stagger (v)

Answer 538

walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall: lurch, reel, sway

Question 539

bailiff (n)

Answer 539

an official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc.

Question 540

forfeit (v)

Answer 540

lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing:

Question 541

perforce (adv)

Answer 541

used to express necessity or inevitability: necessarily, of necessity, inevitably

Question 542

nebulous (adj)

Answer 542

in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy: indistinct, indefinite, unclear

Question 543

recalcitrant (adj)

Answer 543

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline: intransigent, resistant, obstinate

Question 544

wrangle (v)

Answer 544

have a long, complicated dispute or argument: argue, quarrel, row

Question 545

extenuate (v)

Answer 545

cause (an offence) to seem less serious: forgive, pardon, absolve

Question 546

rostrum (n)

Answer 546

a raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech, receive an award or medal, play music, or conduct an orchestra: dais, platform, podium

Question 547

bagatelle (n)

Answer 547

a thing regarded as too unimportant or easy to be worth much consideration: ornament, novelty, gewgaw

Question 548

duress (n)

Answer 548

threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement: coercion, compulsion, force

Question 549

factotum (n)

Answer 549

an employee who does all kinds of work: add-job man, maid of all work, PA

Question 550

ascend (v)

Answer 550

go up or climb: arise, mount, scale

Question 551

obsequious (adj)

Answer 551

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree: servile, ingratiating, unctuous

Question 552

plight (n)

Answer 552

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation: mess, difficulty, issue

Question 553

portmanteau (n)

Answer 553

a large travelling bag, typically made of stiff leather and opening into two equal parts. Suitcase, case, valise

Question 554

rummage (v)

Answer 554

search unsystematically and untidily through something: dig in, go through, explore

Question 555

relent (v)

Answer 555

become less severe or intense: ease off, slacken, let up

Question 556

accustom (v)

Answer 556

make someone or something accept (something) as normal or usual: adapt, adjust, acclimatize

Question 557

rotund (adj)

Answer 557

(of a person) large and plump: chubby, fat, stout

Question 558

cajole (v)

Answer 558

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery: persuade, wheedle, coax

Question 559

protégé (n)

Answer 559

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person: pupil, student, trainee

Question 560

amicable (adj)

Answer 560

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord: friendly,good-natured, cordial

Question 561

obviate (v)

Answer 561

remove (a need or difficulty): preclude, prevent, remove

Question 562

confide (v)

Answer 562

tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others: reveal, disclose, divulge

Question 563

divulge (v)

Answer 563

make known (private or sensitive information): disclose, reveal, tell

Question 564

militate (v)

Answer 564

(of a fact or circumstance) be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing: resist, hinder, discourage

Question 565

trump up

Answer 565

invent a false accusation or excuse: invent, make up, fabricate

Question 566

wag (n)

Answer 566

a single rapid movement from side to side: swing, sway, shake

Question 567

pyrotechnic (adj)

Answer 567

brilliant or sensational:

Question 568

evade (v)

Answer 568

escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery: elude, avoid, dodge

Question 569

relinquish (v)

Answer 569

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up: renounce, give up, give away

Question 570

hireling (n)

Answer 570

a person employed to do menial work: attendant, retainer, domestic help

Question 571

rapt (adj)

Answer 571

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing: fascinated, enthralled, spellbound

Question 572

semblance (n)

Answer 572

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different: appearance, approximation, show

Question 573

unerring (adj)

Answer 573

always right or accurate: unfailing, infallible, unswerving

Question 574

forsake (v)

Answer 574

abandon or leave: desert, leave, quit

Question 575

hitch (n)

Answer 575

a temporary difficulty or problem: issue, snag, setback

Question 576

whit (n)

Answer 576

a very small part or amount: scrap, bit, speck

Question 577

parley (v)

Answer 577

hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms: talk, confer, negotiate

Question 578

loll out

Answer 578

lie, sit, or hang down in a relaxed, informal, or uncontrolled way

Question 579

remuneration (v)

Answer 579

money paid for work or a service: payment, pay, salary

Question 580

accommodate (v)

Answer 580

fit in with the wishes or needs of: help, assist, aid

Question 581

ticklish (adj)

Answer 581

(of a situation or problem) difficult or tricky and requiring careful handling: problematic, tricky, delicate

Question 582

intrude (v)

Answer 582

put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited: encroach, impinge, trespass

Question 583

scrutiny (n)

Answer 583

critical observation or examination: inspection, survey, scan

Question 584

substance (n)

Answer 584

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists and which has a tangible, solid presence: solidity, body, corporeality

Question 585

anomaly (n)

Answer 585

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected: oddity, peculiarity, abnormality

Question 586

trespass (v)

Answer 586

enter someone's land or property without permission: invade, infringe, intrude on

Question 587

distraught (adj)

Answer 587

very worried and upset: worried, upset, distressed

Question 588

utter (adj)

Answer 588

complete; absolute: total, thorough, perfect

Question 589

anguish (v)

Answer 589

be extremely distressed about something: agonized, tormented, tortured

Question 590

rumble (v)

Answer 590

make a continuous deep, resonant sound: boom, thunder, roll

Question 591

sundry (adj)

Answer 591

of various kinds; several: various, varied, miscellaneous

Question 592

seethe (v)

Answer 592

(of a liquid) boil or be turbulent as if boiling: boil, bubble, simmer

Question 593

impetuos (adj)

Answer 593

acting or done quickly and without thought or care: impulsive, rash, hasty

Question 594

betoken (v)

Answer 594

be a sign of: mean, denote, designate

Question 595

babble on

Answer 595

To talk foolishly or idly

Question 596

heed (v)

Answer 596

pay attention to; take notice of: notice, note, mind

Question 597

tirade (n)

Answer 597

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation: diatribe, invective, polemic

Question 598

interpose (v)

Answer 598

place or insert between one thing and another: insinuate, place, put

Question 599

coddle (v)

Answer 599

treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way: pamper, cosset, mollycoddle

Question 600

deprive (v)

Answer 600

prevent (a person or place) from having or using something: dispossess, strip, divest

Question 601

poignant (adj)

Answer 601

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret: touching, moving, sad

Question 602

desolation (n)

Answer 602

a state of complete emptiness or destruction: barrenness, bleakness, starkness

Question 603

croon (v)

Answer 603

hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner: hum, lilt, carol

Question 604

diffident (adj)

Answer 604

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence: shy, bashful, modest

Question 605

confederate (n)

Answer 605

a person one works with, especially in something secret or illegal; an accomplice: associate, partner, accomplice

Question 606

illiterate (adj)

Answer 606

unable to read or write: unlettered, analphabetic, functionally illiterate

Question 607

disconsolate (adj)

Answer 607

very unhappy and unable to be comforted: sad, unhappy, doleful

Question 608

peevish (adj)

Answer 608

having or showing an irritable disposition: irritable, irascible. Fractious

Question 609

sheepish (adj)

Answer 609

showing or feeling embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence: embrarrassed, uncomfortable, hangdog

Question 610

apprehend (v)

Answer 610

arrest (someone) for a crime: arrest, catch, capture

Question 611

sprawl (v)

Answer 611

sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly way: lounge, loll, lie

Question 612

perspiration (n)

Answer 612

the process of sweating: sweat, moisture, dampness

Question 613

adjudicate (v)

Answer 613

make a formal judgement on a disputed matter: judge, adjudge, try

Question 614

deplore (v)

Answer 614

feel or express strong disapproval of (something): abhor, take a dim view of, take exception to

Question 615

purview (n)

Answer 615

the scope of the influence or concerns of something: outlook, perspective, scope

Question 616

aggravate (v)

Answer 616

make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious: worsen, exacerbate, inflame

Question 617

affix (v)

Answer 617

stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else: attach, stick, fasten

Question 618

plunder (n)

Answer 618

the violent and dishonest acquisition of property: looting, pillanging, robbery

Question 619

impunity (n)

Answer 619

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action: immunity, indemnity, exemption

Question 620

vindicate (v)

Answer 620

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion: acquit, clear, absolve

Question 621

impose (v)

Answer 621

force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone: foist, force, thrust

Question 622

execrate (v)

Answer 622

feel or express great loathing for: reville, denounce, decry

Question 623

mien (n)

Answer 623

a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood: appearance, look, expression

Question 624

confine (v)

Answer 624

keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time):

Question 625

perambulate (v)

Answer 625

walk or travel through or round a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way: wander, roam, rove

Question 626

aperture (n)

Answer 626

an opening, hole, or gap: opening, hole, gap

Question 627

runt (n)

Answer 627

an undersized or weak person. Namby-pamby, coward, pushover

Question 628

debauch (v)

Answer 628

destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt: corrupt, warp, subvert

Question 629

demean (v)

Answer 629

cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something): discredit, lower, degrade

Question 630

lopsided (adj)

Answer 630

with one side lower or smaller than the other: assymmetrical, uneven, unbalanced

Question 631

squint (v)

Answer 631

look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light: peer, blink, squinny

Question 632

assail (v)

Answer 632

make a concerted or violent attack on: attack, assault, weigh into

Question 633

accoutrement (n)

Answer 633

an additional item of dress or equipment: equipment, stuff, things

Question 634

ruminate (v)

Answer 634

think deeply about something: think about, contemplate, consider

Question 635

anathema (n)

Answer 635

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes: abhorrent, hateful, odious

Question 636

potentate (n)

Answer 636

a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one. Ruler, head of state, monarch

Question 637

reciprocate (v)

Answer 637

feel (affection or love) for someone in the same way that they feel it for oneself: requite, return, repay

Question 638

profuse (adj)

Answer 638

(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant: copious, prolific, abundant

Question 639

unscathed (adj)

Answer 639

without suffering any injury, damage, or harm: unharmed, unhurt, uninjured

Question 640

ardent (adj)

Answer 640

very enthusiastic or passionate: passionate, avid, impassioned

Question 641

perilous (adj)

Answer 641

full of danger or risk: dangerous, hazardous, risky

Question 642

oppressive (adj)

Answer 642

inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment: harsh, cruel, brutal

Question 643

behoove (v)

Answer 643

it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something: befit, become, suit

Question 644

stoic (n)

Answer 644

a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

Question 645

defy (v)

Answer 645

openly resist or refuse to obey: go against, flout, disobey

Question 646

quandary (n)

Answer 646

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation: dilemma, plight, predicament

Question 647

degenerate (v)

Answer 647

decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally: deteriorate, decline, sink

Question 648

inure (v)

Answer 648

accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant: harden, toughen, season

Question 649

amenable (adj)

Answer 649

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled: compliant, acquiescent, biddable

Question 650

flounce (v)

Answer 650

go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner: storm, sweep, stomp

Question 651

pugilist (n)

Answer 651

a boxer, especially a professional one. Boxer, fighter, bruiser

Question 652

overturn (v)

Answer 652

tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down: fall, tumble, overbalance

Question 653

apoplectic (adj)

Answer 653

overcome with anger; furious: furios, enraged, infuriated

Question 654

bequeath (v)

Answer 654

leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will: leave, will, make over

Question 655

loot (v)

Answer 655

steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot: plunder, pillage, ransack

Question 656

commence (v)

Answer 656

begin: start, start off, get down to business

Question 657

irrepressible (adj)

Answer 657

not able to be controlled or restrained: inextinguishable, unquenchable, uncontainable

Question 658

encompass (v)

Answer 658

surround and have or hold within: surround, enclose, ring, encircle

Question 659

lull into

Answer 659

make someone feel safe

Question 660

converge (v)

Answer 660

(of lines) tend to meet at a point: meet, intersect, cross

Question 661

spring into/to action

Answer 661

to become suddenly very active and energetic

Question 662

garble (v)

Answer 662

reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way: mix up, muddle, jumble

Question 663

incantation (n)

Answer 663

a series of words said as a magic spell or charm: chart, invocation, conjuration

Question 664

fume (v)

Answer 664

feel, show, or express great anger: seethe, smolder, gas

Question 665

indignation (n)

Answer 665

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment: resentment, umbrage, affront

Question 666

bereft (adj)

Answer 666

deprived of or lacking (something): wanting, in need of, lacking

Question 667

quintessence (n)

Answer 667

the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class: exemplar, prototype, stereotype

Question 668

penetrate (v)

Answer 668

go into or through (something), especially with force or effort: pierce, puncture, make a hole in

Question 669

amorous (adj)

Answer 669

showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire: lustful, sexual, erotic

Question 670

spontaneous (adj)

Answer 670

performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus: unforced, voluntary, unconstrained

Question 671

staid (adj)

Answer 671

sedate, respectable, and unadventurous: quiet, serious, steady

Question 672

avocation (n)

Answer 672

a hobby or minor occupation: activity, hobby, pastime

Question 673

trample (v)

Answer 673

tread on and crush: tread, tramp, stamp

Question 674

gaudy (adj)

Answer 674

extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless: garish, lurid, loud

Question 675

outpost (n)

Answer 675

a small military camp or position at some distance from the main army, used especially as a guard against surprise attack: territory, possession, holding

Question 676

enfold (v)

Answer 676

surround; envelop: envelop, engulf, sheathe

Question 677

connoisseur (n)

Answer 677

an expert judge in matters of taste: pundit, savant, aesthete

Question 678

amble (v)

Answer 678

walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace:

Question 679

veritable (adj)

Answer 679

used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor: true, accurate, correct

Question 680

sputter (v)

Answer 680

make a series of soft explosive or spitting sounds: hiss, hissing, buzz

Question 681

stevedore (n)

Answer 681

a person employed at a dock to load and unload ships.

Question 682

clatter (v)

Answer 682

make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound: rattle, clank, clink

Question 683

belch (v)

Answer 683

emit wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth: rift, burp, gurk

Question 684

thither (adv)

Answer 684

to or towards that place:

Question 685

trundle (v)

Answer 685

(with reference to a wheeled vehicle or its occupants) move or cause to move slowly and heavily: push, roll

Question 686

flimsy (adj)

Answer 686

insubstantial and easily damaged: insubstantial, slight, light

Question 687

vocation (n)

Answer 687

a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation: calling, life's work, mission

Question 688

laurel (n)

Answer 688

the foliage of the bay tree woven into a wreath or crown and worn on the head as an emblem of victory or mark of honour in classical times: prize, trophy, award

Question 689

maunder (v)

Answer 689

talk in a rambling manner: ramble, prattle, prate

Question 690

bard (n)

Answer 690

a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition: poet, versifier, verse-maker

Question 691

gape (v)

Answer 691

be or become wide open: open up, yawn, part

Question 692

confound (v)

Answer 692

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations: amaze, astonish, dumbfound

Question 693

riffraff (n)

Answer 693

disreputable or undesirable people: rabble, scum, refuse

Question 694

crane (v)

Answer 694

stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something:

Question 695

replete (adj)

Answer 695

filled or well-supplied with something: filled, full, well stocked

Question 696

crinkle (v)

Answer 696

form into small surface creases or wrinkles: wrinkle, crease, pucker

Question 697

expatiate (v)

Answer 697

speak or write in detail about: expound, dwell on, enlarge on

Question 698

putty (n)

Answer 698

a soft, malleable greyish-yellow paste, made from ground chalk and raw linseed oil, that hardens after a few hours and is used for sealing glass in window frames and filling holes in wood: pale, pastel, light-toned

Question 699

lofty (adj)

Answer 699

of imposing height: tall, high, giant

Question 700

seigneur (n)

Answer 700

a feudal lord; the lord of a manor.

Question 701

recherche (adj)

Answer 701

rare, exotic, or obscure: esoteric, abstruse, arcane

Question 702

jocose (adj)

Answer 702

playful or humorous: contented, content, cheerful

Question 703

insouciance (n)

Answer 703

casual lack of concern; indifference: nonchalance, unconcern, indifference

Question 704

motley (adj)

Answer 704

incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate: miscellaneous, disparate, diverse

Question 705

harness (v)

Answer 705

control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy: control, exploit, utilize

Question 706

chafe (v)

Answer 706

(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something: abrade, graze, grate

Question 707

peregrinate (v)

Answer 707

travel or wander from place to place: stroll, amble, saunter

Question 708

uncouth (adj)

Answer 708

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace: uncivilized, uncultured, uncultivated

Question 709

profanity (n)

Answer 709

blasphemous or obscene language: oath, swear word, expletive

Question 710

preternatural (adj)

Answer 710

beyond what is normal or natural: extraordinary, out of the ordinary, exceptional

Question 711

impoverish (v)

Answer 711

make (a person or area) poor: poor, poverty-stricken, penniless

Question 712

annex (v)

Answer 712

add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document:

Question 713

deprecatory (adj)

Answer 713

expressing disapproval; disapproving: censorious, censuring, critical

Question 714

onslaught (n)

Answer 714

a fierce or destructive attack: assault, attack, offensive

Question 715

resplendent (adj)

Answer 715

attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous: splendid, magnificient, brilliant

Question 716

redolent (adj)

Answer 716

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of: evocative, suggestive, reminiscent

Question 717

fulgurous (adj)

Answer 717

resembling or filled with lightning:

Question 718

arduous (adj)

Answer 718

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring: onerous, taxing, difficult

Question 719

banal (adj)

Answer 719

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring: trite, hackeyed, cliched

Question 720

reprove (v)

Answer 720

reprimand (someone): rebuke, reproach, scold

Question 721

circumspect (adj)

Answer 721

wary and unwilling to take risks: cautious, wary, careful

Question 722

corpulent (adj)

Answer 722

(of a person) fat: fat, fattish, obese

Question 723

oust (v)

Answer 723

drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place: drive out, expel, force out

Question 724

exorbitant (adj)

Answer 724

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high: extortionate, excessive, sky-high

Question 725

retaliate (v)

Answer 725

make an attack in return for a similar attack: fight back, strike back, hit back

Question 726

camaraderie (n)

Answer 726

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together: friendship, comradeship, fellowship

Question 727

welter (n)

Answer 727

a large number of items in no order; a confused mass: confusion, jumble, tangle

Question 728

unkempt (adj)

Answer 728

(especially of a person) having an untidy or dishevelled appearance: untidy, messy, scruffy

Question 729

penurious (adj)

Answer 729

extremely poor; poverty-stricken:

Question 730

dandified (adj)

Answer 730

showing excessive concern about ones clothes or appearance (typically used of a man): dandyish, dapper, dressy

Question 731

voluble (adj)

Answer 731

(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly: talkative, loquacious, garrulous

Question 732

astute (adj)

Answer 732

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage: shrewd, sharp, sharp-witted

Question 733

pliable (adj)

Answer 733

easily bent; flexible: flexible, bendable, pliant

Question 734

jubilant (adj)

Answer 734

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph: overjoyed, exultant, triumphant

Question 735

eschew (v)

Answer 735

deliberately avoid using; abstain from: give up, forgo, forswear

Question 736

tremulous (adj)

Answer 736

shaking or quivering slightly: shaky, trembling, shaking

Question 737

genuflect (v)

Answer 737

lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect: fall to one's knees, bow, kowtow

Question 738

affable (adj)

Answer 738

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to: friendly, amiable, genial

Question 739

cognoscenti (n)

Answer 739

people who are especially well informed about a particular subject: intellectuals, academics, scholars

Question 740

pamper (v)

Answer 740

indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil: spoil, indulge, overindulge

Question 741

throes (n)

Answer 741

intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change: agony, pain, paroxysm

Question 742

emulation (n)

Answer 742

effort to match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation:

Question 743

sagacious (adj)

Answer 743

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd: wise, clever, intelligent

Question 744

adjacent (adj)

Answer 744

next to or adjoining something else: adjoining, next door to, abutting

Question 745

engross (v)

Answer 745

absorb all the attention or interest of: absorbed, involved, immersed

Question 746

engender (v)

Answer 746

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition): cause, give rise to, bring about

Question 747

gauche (adj)

Answer 747

unsophisticated and socially awkward: awkward, gawky, inelegant

Question 748

instigate (v)

Answer 748

bring about or initiate (an action or event): get going, get off the ground, start

Question 749

solicit (v)

Answer 749

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone: ask for, request, seek

Question 750

libel (n)

Answer 750

a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. Compare with slander: defamation, character assassination, calumny

Question 751

covet (v)

Answer 751

yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another): desire, crave, want

Question 752

aspersion (n)

Answer 752

an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something: vilification, disparagement, denigration

Question 753

evince (v)

Answer 753

reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate: reveal, show, manifest

Question 754

novice (n)

Answer 754

a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation: beginner, learner, neophyte

Question 755

rebuff (v)

Answer 755

reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner: reject, turn down, spurn

Question 756

strife (n)

Answer 756

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict: conflict, friction, discord

Question 757

propensity (n)

Answer 757

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way: tendency, inclination, predisposition

Question 758

upheaval (n)

Answer 758

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something: disruption, upset, disturbance

Question 759

imperial (adj)

Answer 759

relating to an empire: royal, regal, monarchal

Question 760

squeamish (adj)

Answer 760

easily made to feel sick or disgusted: nervous, easily nauseated, be put off by

Question 761

obtuse (adj)

Answer 761

annoyingly slow to understand; dull-witted: stupid, dull, slow-witted

Question 762

buccaneer (n)

Answer 762

a person who acts in a recklessly adventurous and often unscrupulous way, especially in business: daredevil, hero, heroine

Question 763

ordinance (n)

Answer 763

an authoritative order: edict, decree, law

Question 764

escrow (n)

Answer 764

гурван талын гэрээ, нөхцөлтэйгээр хадгалуулсан баримт

Question 765

scoundrel (n)

Answer 765

a dishonest or unscrupulous person: good for nothing, reprobate, cheat

Question 766

impeach (v)

Answer 766

(especially in the US) charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct: indict, charge, accuse

Question 767

brigand (n)

Answer 767

a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains: robber, raider, mugger

Question 768

chagrin (n)

Answer 768

annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated: annoyance, irritation, vexation

Question 769

charlatan (n)

Answer 769

a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill: quack, mountebank, sham

Question 770

dissemble (v)

Answer 770

conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs: dissimulate, pretend, deceive

Question 771

effrontery (n)

Answer 771

insolent or impertinent behaviour: impudence, impertinence, cheek

Question 772

wroth (adj)

Answer 772

angry: irate, annoyed, cross

Question 773

caustic (adj)

Answer 773

able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action: corrosive, corroding, mordant

Question 774

rampant (adj)

Answer 774

(especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked: uncontrolled, unrestrained, unchecked

Question 775

inkling (n)

Answer 775

a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint: idea, notion, glimmering

Question 776

affront (n)

Answer 776

an action or remark that causes outrage or offence: insult, offence, indignity

Question 777

sublimate (v)

Answer 777

(in psychoanalytic theory) divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity: channel, control, divert

Question 778

promenade (v)

Answer 778

take a leisurely public walk, ride, or drive so as to meet or be seen by others: walk, stroll, saunter

Question 779

gage (v)

Answer 779

offer (an object or one's life) as a guarantee of good faith: mortgage, guarantee, pawn

Question 780

penchant (n)

Answer 780

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something: flavour, savour, relish

Question 781

wanton (adj)

Answer 781

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked: deliberate, wilful, malicious

Question 782

insolent (adj)

Answer 782

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect: impertinent, impudent, cheeky

Question 783

provocation (n)

Answer 783

action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately: goading, prodding, incitement

Question 784

sparse (adj)

Answer 784

thinly dispersed or scattered: scanty, scant, scattered

Question 785

susceptible (adj)

Answer 785

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing: open to, at the mercy of, receptive to

Question 786

makeshift (adj)

Answer 786

acting as an interim and temporary measure: temporary, make-do, provisional

Question 787

repentance (n)

Answer 787

the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse: remorse, contrition, contriteness

Question 788

inscribe (v)

Answer 788

write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record: carve, write, engrave

Question 789

attenuate (v)

Answer 789

reduce the force, effect, or value of: weakened, reduced, lessened

Question 790

aloof (adj)

Answer 790

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant: distant, detached, unresponsive

Question 791

foster (v)

Answer 791

encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable): encourage, promote, further

Question 792

beleaguer (v)

Answer 792

cause problems or difficulties for: hard-pressed, troubled, with one's back to the wall

Question 793

suffuse (v)

Answer 793

gradually spread through or over: permeate, cover, bathe

Question 794

ensnare (v)

Answer 794

catch in or as in a trap: capture, catch, seize

Question 795

inoculate (v)

Answer 795

immunize (someone) against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body: immunize, vaccinate, jab

Question 796

drawl (v)

Answer 796

speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds: drone, say slowly, speak slowly

Question 797

infringe (v)

Answer 797

actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.): contravene, violate, transgress

Question 798

subsidence (n)

Answer 798

the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land: collapse, sinking, settling

Question 799

allay (v)

Answer 799

diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry): reduce, diminish, decrease

Question 800

succumb (v)

Answer 800

fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force: yield, give in, give way

Question 801

recoil (v)

Answer 801

suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust: draw back, pull back, flinch

Question 802

exult (v)

Answer 802

feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation: rejoice, jump for joy, glory

Question 803

impertinent (adj)

Answer 803

not showing proper respect; rude: rude, insolent, impolite

Question 804

upbraid (v)

Answer 804

find fault with (someone); scold: reprimand, rebuke, reproach

Question 805

tempestuous (adj)

Answer 805

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion: turbulent, stormy, violent

Question 806

revulsion (n)

Answer 806

a sense of disgust and loathing: disgust, repulsion, abhorrence

Question 807

entreat (v)

Answer 807

ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something: implore, beseech, beg

Question 808

formidable (adj)

Answer 808

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable: intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable

Question 809

quiescent (adj)

Answer 809

in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy: inactive, inert, latent

Question 810

aptitude (n)

Answer 810

a natural ability to do something: talent, skill, expertise

Question 811

salve (v)

Answer 811

soothe (wounded pride or one's conscience): soothe, lighten, alleviate

Question 812

inimical (adj)

Answer 812

tending to obstruct or harm: harmful, injurious, detrimental

Question 813

abut (v)

Answer 813

(of a building or an area of land) be next to or have a common boundary with: neighbouring, adjacent, adjoining

Question 814

congestion (n)

Answer 814

the state of being so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder freedom of movement: crowding, overcrowding, obstruction

Question 815

averse (adj)

Answer 815

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something: against, disinclined, unwilling

Question 816

suffrage (n)

Answer 816

the right to vote in political elections: franchise, the vote, enfranchisement

Question 817

disseminate (v)

Answer 817

spread (something, especially information) widely: spread, circulate, distribute

Question 818

impregnable (adj)

Answer 818

(of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into: invulnerable, impenetrable, unassailable

Question 819

condone (v)

Answer 819

accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive): disregard, accept, allow

Question 820

inclement (adj)

Answer 820

(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet: cold, chilly, bitter

Question 821

reprobate (adj)

Answer 821

unprincipled: roguish, bad, wicked

Question 822

sinecure (n)

Answer 822

a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit: soft oprion, money for old rope, picnic

Question 823

congeal (v)

Answer 823

become semi-solid, especially on cooling: coagulate, clot, cake

Question 824

extricate (v)

Answer 824

free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty: extract, free, release

Question 825

voluptuary (adj)

Answer 825

concerned with or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure: licentious, lustful, libidinous

Question 826

flounder (v)

Answer 826

struggle or stagger clumsily in mud or water: struggle, thrash, thresh

Question 827

deign (v)

Answer 827

condescend to give (something): condescend, stoop, descend

Question 828

intagliated (adj)

Answer 828

carved or engraved on the surface.

Question 829

languish (v)

Answer 829

(of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak: weaken, deteriorate, decline

Question 830

promiscuous (adj)

Answer 830

demonstrating or implying an unselective approach; indiscriminate or casual: indiscriminate, unselective, random

Question 831

sardonic (adj)

Answer 831

grimly mocking or cynical: mocking, satirical, sarcastic

Question 832

truculent (adj)

Answer 832

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant: defiant, aggressive, antagonistic

Question 833

requisite (adj)

Answer 833

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations: necessary, required, prerequisite

Question 834

nullify (v)

Answer 834

make legally null and void; invalidate: annul, void, invalidate

Question 835

fulminate (v)

Answer 835

express vehement protest: protest, rail, rage

Question 836

irreconcilable (adj)

Answer 836

(of ideas or statements) so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible: imcompatible, at odds, incongruous

Question 837

quaver (v)

Answer 837

(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion: tremble, quiver, shake

Question 838

coquetry (n)

Answer 838

flirtatious behaviour: teasing, trifling, toying

Question 839

reticence (n)

Answer 839

the quality of being reticent; reserve: reserve, introversion, restraint

Question 840

reconnoitre (v)

Answer 840

make a military observation of (a region): survey, explore, investigate

Question 841

attest (v)

Answer 841

provide or serve as clear evidence of: indicate, show, reveal

Question 842

culminate (v)

Answer 842

reach a climax or point of highest development: come to a head, peak, climax

Question 843

preposterous (adj)

Answer 843

contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous: absurd, ridiculous, foolish

Question 844

propulsion (n)

Answer 844

the action of driving or pushing forwards: thrust, impetus, impulsive

Question 845

mulct (v)

Answer 845

extract money from (someone) by fine or taxation: deceive, trick, dupe

Question 846

vouchsafe (v)

Answer 846

give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner: grant, give, accord

Question 847

hubbub (n)

Answer 847

a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people: noise, din, racket

Question 848

debase (v)

Answer 848

reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade: degrade, devalue, demean

Question 849

preclude (v)

Answer 849

prevent from happening; make impossible: prevent, rule out, put a stop to

Question 850

reprisal (n)

Answer 850

an act of retaliation: counterattack, counterstroke, comeback

Question 851

cessation (n)

Answer 851

the fact or process of ending or being brought to an end: end, ending termination

Question 852

espionage (n)

Answer 852

the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information: spying, surveillance, reconnaissance

Question 853

emancipate (v)

Answer 853

set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions: liberated, independent, unconstrained

Question 854

penitent (adj)

Answer 854

feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant: contrite, regretful, remorseful

Question 855

flit (v)

Answer 855

move swiftly and lightly: dart, dance, skip

Question 856

solace (n)

Answer 856

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness: comfort, consolation, cheer

Question 857

amity (n)

Answer 857

friendly relations: friendship, friendliness, peace

Question 858

veer (v)

Answer 858

change direction suddenly: swerve, career, skew

Question 859

menace (n)

Answer 859

a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger: danger, peril, risk

Question 860

obdurate (adj)

Answer 860

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action: obstinate, mulish, headstrong

Question 861

sordid (adj)

Answer 861

involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt: sleazy, seedy, seamy

Question 862

sententious (adj)

Answer 862

given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner: moralistic, moralizing, sanctimonious

Question 863

rapacious (adj)

Answer 863

aggressively greedy or grasping: grasping, greedy, avaricious

Question 864

fraternize (v)

Answer 864

associate or form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to: associate, mix, mingle

Question 865

raucous (adj)

Answer 865

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise: harsh, strident, screeching

Question 866

gainsay (v)

Answer 866

deny or contradict (a fact or statement): deny, dispute, contradict

Question 867

ablaze (adj)

Answer 867

filled with anger or another strong emotion: passionate, impassioned, aroused

Question 868

curtail (v)

Answer 868

reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on: reduce, cut, cut down

Question 869

slattern (n)

Answer 869

an untidy, slovenly woman:

Question 870

trudge (v)

Answer 870

walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions: plod, tramp, plough

Question 871

deprave (v)

Answer 871

make (someone) immoral or wicked: corrupt, warp, subvert

Question 872

capitulate (v)

Answer 872

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield: surrender, give in, yield

Question 873

pillory (v)

Answer 873

attack or ridicule publicly: attack, criticize, censure

Question 874

undulate (v)

Answer 874

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion: surge, wave, billow

Question 875

bestow (v)

Answer 875

confer or present (an honour, right, or gift): give, grant, vouchsafe

Question 876

dissipation (n)

Answer 876

overindulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipated living: debauchery, decadence, dissoluteness

Question 877

fatuous (adj)

Answer 877

silly and pointless: foolish, stupid, inane

Question 878

disingenuous (adj)

Answer 878

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does: dishonest, deceitful, underhand

Question 879

haggard (adj)

Answer 879

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering: careworn, tired, drained

Question 880

tittle (n)

Answer 880

a tiny amount or part of something: bit, scrap, shred

Question 881

affectation (n)

Answer 881

behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress: pretension, pretentiousness, affectedness

Question 882

juxtaposition (n)

Answer 882

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect: comparison, contrast, proximity

Question 883

supersede (v)

Answer 883

take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant: replace, supplant, take the place of

Question 884

delirium tremens (n)

Answer 884

a psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation: tremors, the horrors, the jumps

Question 885

effeminate (adj)

Answer 885

(with reference to a man) having characteristics and ways of behaving traditionally associated with women and regarded as inappropriate for a man: effete, unmanly, womanish

Question 886

wring (v)

Answer 886

squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it: twist, squeeze, screw

Question 887

luminary (n)

Answer 887

a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere: leading light, inspiration, leader

Question 888

lucent (adj)

Answer 888

glowing with or giving off light: shining, light, brilliant

Question 889

propriety (n)

Answer 889

conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals: decorum, respectability, decency

Question 890

approbation (n)

Answer 890

approval or praise: acceptance, assent, endorsement

Question 891

cavalier (adj)

Answer 891

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand: indifferent, casual, dismissive

Question 892

direst (adj)

Answer 892

extremely serious or urgent: terrible, dreadful, appalling

Question 893

incriminate (v)

Answer 893

make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing: implicate, involve, blame

Question 894

boisterous (adj)

Answer 894

noisy, energetic, and cheerful: lively, active, animated

Question 895

sepulchre (n)

Answer 895

a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried: tomb, vault, crypt

Question 896

attune (v)

Answer 896

make receptive or aware: accustom, adjust, adapt

Question 897

innuendo (n)

Answer 897

an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one: insinuation, imolication, hint

Question 898

valiant (adj)

Answer 898

possessing or showing courage or determination: brave, fearless, courageous

Question 899

doldrums (n)

Answer 899

a state or period of stagnation or depression: inactive, quiet, slow

Question 900

involute (adj)

Answer 900

involved or intricate: complex, complicated, convoluted

Question 901

inane (adj)

Answer 901

lacking sense or meaning; silly: foolish, stupid, idiotic

Question 902

writhe (v)

Answer 902

make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body: squirm, wriggle, thrash

Question 903

bode (v)

Answer 903

be a portent of a particular outcome: augur, presage, portend

Question 904

dicker (v)

Answer 904

engage in petty argument or bargaining: haggle, barter, negotiate

Question 905

peddle (v)

Answer 905

try to sell (something, especially small items) by going from place to place: sell, hawk, tout

Question 906

peculate (v)

Answer 906

embezzle or steal (money, especially public funds): purloin, thieve, take

Question 907

crevice (n)

Answer 907

a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall: crack, fissure, cleft

Question 908

guttural (adj)

Answer 908

(of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding: throaty, husky, gruff

Question 909

ensconce (v)

Answer 909

establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place: settle, install, establish

Question 910

waspish (adj)

Answer 910

readily expressing anger or irritation: irritable, touchy, testy

Question 911

cogency (n)

Answer 911

the quality of being clear, logical, and convincing; lucidity: strength, force, power

Question 912

propitiatory (adj)

Answer 912

intended to win or regain the favour of a god, spirit, or person by doing something that pleases them: conciliatory, pacifying, appeasing

Question 913

temerity (n)

Answer 913

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity: boldness, audaciousness, nerve

Question 914

pate (n)

Answer 914

a person's head, especially when lacking hair: skull, cranium, crown

Question 915

exude (v)

Answer 915

(with reference to moisture or a smell) discharge or be discharged slowly and steadily: discharge, release, send out

Question 916

canvass (v)

Answer 916

solicit votes from (electors or members): campaign, electioneer, stump

Question 917

buttress (v)

Answer 917

increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce: strengthen, reinforce, fortify

Question 918

opprobrious (adj)

Answer 918

(of language) expressing scorn or criticism: abusive, vituperative, derogatory

Question 919

fervent (adj)

Answer 919

having or displaying a passionate intensity: impassioned, passionate, intense

Question 920

perjury (n)

Answer 920

the offence of wilfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath: mendacity, mendaciousness, lying under oath

Question 921

venal (adj)

Answer 921

showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt: corrupt, corruptible, bribable

Question 922

serry (v)

Answer 922

crowd closely together

Question 923

peroration (n)

Answer 923

the concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience: conclusion, ending, close

Question 924

esthete (n)

Answer 924

a person who is appreciative of and sensitive to art and beauty: dandy, fop, beau

Question 925

vacuous (adj)

Answer 925

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless: blank, vacant, expressionless

Question 926

premonition (n)

Answer 926

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant: apprehension, apprehensiveness, anxiety

Question 927

interloper (n)

Answer 927

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong: intruder, encroacher, trespasser

Question 928

inflict (v)

Answer 928

cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something: lay, impose, exact

Question 929

avuncular (adj)

Answer 929

kind and friendly towards a younger or less experienced person: paternal, fatherlike, protective

Question 930

lecherous (adj)

Answer 930

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire: lustful, licentious, lascivious

Question 931

peruse (v)

Answer 931

read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way: leaf, flick, flip

Question 932

fagged (adj)

Answer 932

extremely tired; exhausted: tired, worn out, fatigued

Question 933

discomfiture (n)

Answer 933

a feeling of unease or embarrassment; awkwardness: embarrassment, unease, awkwardness

Question 934

quixotic (adj)

Answer 934

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical: idealistic, unbusinesslike, romantic

Question 935

equivocal (adj)

Answer 935

open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous: undecided, unresolved, undetermined

Question 936

lithe (adj)

Answer 936

(especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful: agile, graceful, supple

Question 937

histrionic (adj)

Answer 937

excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style: melodramatic, theatrical, affected

Question 938

fathomless (adj)

Answer 938

unable to be measured or understood; extremely deep: enigmatic, mysterious, impenetrable

Question 939

vie (v)

Answer 939

compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something: compete, contend, contest

Question 940

discernible (adj)

Answer 940

able to be discerned; perceptible: visible, detectable, noticeable

Question 941

voracious (adj)

Answer 941

wanting or devouring great quantities of food: insatiable, unquenchable, unappeasable

Question 942

osseous (adj)

Answer 942

consisting of or turned into bone; ossified.

Question 943

indomitable (adj)

Answer 943

impossible to subdue or defeat: invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable

Question 944

purport (v)

Answer 944

appear to be or do something, especially falsely: claim, profess, pretend

Question 945

buncombe (n)

Answer 945

nonsense: balderdash, gibberish, claptrap

Question 946

sumptuary (adj)

Answer 946

relating to or denoting laws that limit private expenditure on food and personal items.

Question 947

defray (v)

Answer 947

provide money to pay (a cost or expense): cover, meet, square

Question 948

limn (v)

Answer 948

depict or describe in painting or words: depict, portray, render

Question 949

saturnine (adj)

Answer 949

(of a person or their manner) gloomy: gloomy, sombre, melancholy

Question 950

abode (n)

Answer 950

a place of residence; a house or home: home, house, accommodation

Question 951

loquacious (adj)

Answer 951

tending to talk a great deal; talkative: talkative, garrulous, voluble

Question 952

nymph (n)

Answer 952

a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations: sprite, sylph, wood nymph

Question 953

obtrude (v)

Answer 953

become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way: stick out, jut, project

Question 954

retrospect (n)

Answer 954

a survey or review of a past course of events or period of time:

Question 955

devious (adj)

Answer 955

showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals: underhand, deceitful, dishonest

Question 956

eleemosynary (adj)

Answer 956

relating to or dependent on charity; charitable: charitable, generous, benevolent

Question 957

effulgent (adj)

Answer 957

shining brightly; radiant: light, brilliant, vivid

Question 958

vestige (n)

Answer 958

a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists: remnant, remainder, fragment

Question 959

stratum (n)

Answer 959

a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income: level, class, echelon

Question 960

throttle (v)

Answer 960

attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them: choke, strangle, strangulate

Question 961

thwart (v)

Answer 961

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something:

Question 962

sobriety (n)

Answer 962

the state of being sober: soberness, clear-headedness, abstinence

Question 963

finicky (adj)

Answer 963

(of a person) fussy about their needs or requirements: fussy, fastidious, punctilious

Question 964

cataclysm (n)

Answer 964

a sudden violent political or social upheaval: disaster, catastrophe, calamity

Question 965

altruist (n)

Answer 965

a person who has selfless concern for the well-being of others, without care for their own interests; an unselfish person: philanthropist, benefactor, do-gooder

Question 966

besiege (v)

Answer 966

crowd around oppressively; surround and harass: surround, mob, encircle

Question 967

trough (n)

Answer 967

a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of: manger, feed box, feeder

Question 968

quibble (v)

Answer 968

argue or raise objections about a trivial matter: split hairs, chop logic, criticize

Question 969

ephemeral (adj)

Answer 969

lasting for a very short time: transitory, transient, fleeting

Question 970

somnolent (adj)

Answer 970

sleepy; drowsy.

Question 971

perpetrate (v)

Answer 971

carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral act): commit, carry out, perform

Question 972

importune (v)

Answer 972

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something: beg, beseech, entreat

Question 973

chastise (v)

Answer 973

rebuke or reprimand severely: scold, upbraid, berate

Question 974

traduce (v)

Answer 974

speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation: defame, slander, speak ill of

Question 975

divest (v)

Answer 975

deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions): deprive, strip, dispossess

Question 976

reparation (n)

Answer 976

he action of making amends for a wrong one has done, by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged: amends, restitution, redress

Question 977

tenet (n)

Answer 977

a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy: principle, belief, doctrine

Question 978

immure (v)

Answer 978

enclose or confine (someone) against their will: confine, intern, shut up