Chapter 13-18

Question 1

To delay or slow; to get in the way of

Answer 1

Impede

Question 2

Including much or everything; broad or complete in coverage

Answer 2

Inclusive

Question 3

To speak or write in favor of; support

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Advocate

Question 4

The authority to administer justice; authority; range or extent of authority

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Jurisdiction

Question 5

A strong dislike or distaste; hatred

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Antipathy

Question 6

To set free from slavery, captivity, or oppression

Answer 6

Emancipate

Question 7

Contrary to nature or reason and thus laughable; absurd

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Preposterous

Question 8

A personal peculiarity; quirk

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Idiosyncrasy

Question 9

Dangerous; risky; dangerously uncertain

Answer 9

Precarious

Question 10

About to happen

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Imminent

Question 11

To hypnotize or fascinate; hold spellbound

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Mesmerize

Question 12

A great or complete change; transformation

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Metamorphosis

Question 13

A crude, exaggerated, or ridiculous representation; mockery

Answer 13

Travesty

Question 14

Done only as a routine, with little care or interest; performed with no interest or enthusiasm

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Perfunctory

Question 15

Known widely but unfavorably; having a bad reputation

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Notorious

Question 16

Tending to arouse interest or curiosity

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Provocative

Question 17

An exact copy or reproduction

Answer 17

Facsimile

Question 18

Intended for or understood by only a certain group; beyond the understanding of most people

Answer 18

Esoteric

Question 19

Without decoration or luxury; severely simple

Answer 19

Austere

Question 20

Distorted or strikingly inconsistent in shape, appearance, or manner

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Grotesque

Question 21

Very troubled; distressed

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Distraught

Question 22

Using or containing too many words

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Verbose

Question 23

Done quickly with little attention to detail; not thorough

Answer 23

Cursory

Question 24

Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

Answer 24

Germane

Question 25

Clearly expressed; easily understood

Answer 25

Lucid

Question 26

Truly sorry for having done wrong; repentant

Answer 26

Contrite

Question 27

Well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides

Answer 27

Symmetrical

Question 28

An expert in fine art or in matters of taste

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Connoisseur

Question 29

A situation Marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

Answer 29

Plight

Question 30

A secret plot by two or more people, especially for a harmful or illegal purpose

Answer 30

Conspiracy

Question 31

The person who organizes, manages, and takes the risk of a business undertaking

Answer 31

Entrepreneur

Question 32

Highly skilled; expert

Answer 32

Adept

Question 33

A period of work or service

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Stint

Question 34

Too bold; overly confident

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Presumptuous

Question 35

To get rid of altogether; wipe out

Answer 35

Eradicate

Question 36

Strictly controlled or enforced; strict; severe

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Stringent

Question 37

To make uniform; cause to conform to a model

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Standardize

Question 38

To include; contain

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Encompass

Question 39

Made up of similar or identical parts; uniform throughout

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Homogeneous

Question 40

Indecent; morally low; corrupt

Answer 40

Sordid

Question 41

Intense hatred or ill will; long-lasting resentment

Answer 41

Rancor

Question 42

Harmless; inoffensive

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Innocuous

Question 43

Offensive; distasteful; repulsive

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Repugnant

Question 44

A person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain

Answer 44

Masochist

Question 45

very showy; strikingly bold

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Flamboyant

Question 46

A minor weakness or character flaw; a minor fault in behavior

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Foible

Question 47

An accusation made in response to an accuser; countercharge

Answer 47

Recrimination

Question 48

To urge with argument or strong advice; plead earnestly

Answer 48

Exhort

Question 49

Noble in mind and spirit; especially generous in forgiving

Answer 49

Magnanimous

Question 50

Extremely careful and exact; showing great attention to details

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Meticulous

Question 51

Many

Answer 51

poly-

Question 52

Time

Answer 52

tempo, tempor

Question 53

Hold; keep

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ten

Question 54

Death

Answer 54

mort

Question 55

A specific way of speaking or writing

Answer 55

-log, -logue

Question 56

Chief, ruler

Answer 56

arch, -archy

Question 57

Life, breath; spirit

Answer 57

anima

Question 58

Good, well

Answer 58

ben-, bene-

Question 59

Send

Answer 59

miss, mit

Question 60

One who receives or experiences something; one who is in a certain condition

Answer 60

-ee