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Question 1

dull

Answer 1

adj. dull·er, dull·est
1.
a. Arousing little interest; lacking liveliness; boring: a dull movie.
b. Not brisk or rapid; sluggish: Business has been dull.
2. Not having a sharp edge or point; blunt: a dull knife.
3.
a. Not intensely or keenly felt: a dull ache.
b. Not bright, vivid, or shiny: a dull brown; a glaze with a dull finish.
c. Cloudy or overcast: a dull sky.
d. Not clear or resonant: a dull thud.
4. Intellectually weak or obtuse; stupid.
5. Lacking responsiveness or alertness; insensitive: half-asleep and dull to the noises in the next room.
6. Dispirited; depressed: a dull mood.
tr. & intr.v. dulled, dull·ing, dulls
To make or become dull.

Question 2

summit

Answer 2

n.
1. The highest point or part; the top.
2. The highest level or degree that can be attained.
3.
a. The highest level, as of government officials.
b. A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually called to shape a program of action.
v. sum·mit·ed, sum·mit·ing, sum·mits
v.tr.
To climb to the summit of (a mountain).
v.intr.
To climb to the summit.

Question 3

regular basis

Answer 3

Adv. 1. on a regular basis - in a regular manner; “letters arrived regularly from his children”

How many long-distance buds is he already keeping in touch with on a regular basis?

In mod regulat

Question 4

wholesome

Answer 4

adj. whole·som·er, whole·som·est
1. Conducive to or indicative of good health or well-being; salutary: simple, wholesome food; a wholesome complexion. See Synonyms at healthy.
2. Conducive to or promoting social or moral well-being, especially in reflecting conventional moral values: wholesome entertainment; a politician with a wholesome public image.
[Middle English holsom, from Old English *hālsum; see kailo- in Indo-European roots.]
whole′some·ly adv.
whole′some·ness n.

sanatos

Question 5

comprehensible

Answer 5

capable of being understood; intelligible: a comprehensible explanation of a scientific study
Not to be confused with:
comprehensive – of large scope; inclusive; having an extended mental range or grasp: a comprehensive study of the situation

The adjective comprehensible means knowable; whereas, comprehensive means complete or all-inclusive. Make sure your handwriting is comprehensible and easy to read. The newspaper gave comprehensive coverage of the hurricane.

de inteles, clar, inteligibil

Question 6

race

Answer 6

n.
1. A group of people identified as distinct from other groups because of supposed physical or genetic traits shared by the group. Most biologists and anthropologists do not recognize race as a biologically valid classification, in part because there is more genetic variation within groups than between them.
2. A group of people united or classified together on the basis of common history, nationality, or geographic distribution: the Celtic race.
3. A genealogical line; a lineage.
4. Humans considered as a group.
5. Biology
a. A usually geographically isolated population of organisms that differs from other populations of the same species in certain heritable traits: an island race of birds.
b. A breed or strain, as of domestic animals.
6. A distinguishing or characteristic quality, such as the flavor of a wine.
adj.
1. Of or relating to race; racial: race relations; race quotas.
2. Of or relating to forms of popular entertainment made by and largely marketed to African Americans in the early 1900s: race literature; race records.

n.
1. Sports
a. A competition of speed, as in running or riding.
b. races A series of such competitions held at a specified time on a regular course: a fan of the dog races.
2. An extended competition in which participants struggle like runners to be the winner: the presidential race.
3. Steady or rapid onward movement: the race of time.
4.
a. A strong or swift current of water.
b. The channel of such a current.
c. An artificial channel built to transport water and use its energy. Also called raceway.
5. A groovelike part of a machine in which a moving part slides or rolls.
6. See slipstream.
v. raced, rac·ing, rac·es
v.intr.
1. Sports To compete in a contest of speed.
2. To move rapidly or at top speed: We raced home. My heart was racing with fear.
3. To run too rapidly due to decreased resistance or unnecessary provision of fuel: adjusted the idle to keep the engine from racing.
v.tr.
1. Sports
a. To compete against in a race.
b. To cause to compete in a race: She races horses for a living.
2. To transport rapidly or at top speed; rush: raced the injured motorist to the hospital.
3. To cause (an engine with the gears disengaged, for example) to run swiftly or too swiftly.

Question 7

grasp

Answer 7

v. grasped, grasp·ing, grasps
v.tr.
1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument: The elephant grasped the branch with its trunk.
2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend. See Synonyms at understand.
v.intr.
1. To make a motion of seizing, snatching, or clutching.
2. To show eager and prompt willingness or acceptance: grasps at any opportunity.
n.
1. The act of grasping.
2.
a. A firm hold or grip.
b. An embrace.
3. The ability or power to seize or attain; reach: Victory in the election was within her grasp.
4. Understanding; comprehension: “only a vague intuitive grasp of the meaning of greatness in literature” (Gilbert Highet).
Idioms:
graspat straws
To search in desperation for a solution to a difficulty.
grasp the nettle
To take on a difficult problem directly and energetically.

Question 8

perambulate

Answer 8

v. per·am·bu·lat·ed, per·am·bu·lat·ing, per·am·bu·lates
v.tr.
1. To walk through.
2. To inspect (an area) on foot.
v.intr.
To walk about; roam or stroll.

Question 9

stroll

Answer 9

v. strolled, stroll·ing, strolls
v.intr.
1. To go for a leisurely walk: stroll in the park.
2. To travel from place to place seeking work or gain.
v.tr.
To walk along or through at a leisurely pace: stroll the beach.
n.
A leisurely walk.

Question 10

stroller

Answer 10

n.
1. One who strolls: elderly strollers in the park.
2. A carriage with three or four wheels and often having a retractable hood, that is pushed while walking to transport a infant or young child.
3. An itinerant actor or performer.
4. A vagabond.

Question 11

hood

Answer 11

n.
1. A loose pliable covering for the head and neck, often attached to a robe or jacket.
2. An ornamental draping of cloth hung from the shoulders of an academic or ecclesiastical robe.
3. A sack placed over the head of a falcon to keep it quiet.
4.
a. A metal cover or cowl for a hearth or stove.
b. A carriage top.
c. The hinged metal lid over the engine of a motor vehicle.
5. Zoology A colored marking or an expanded part, such as a crest, on or near the head of an animal.
tr.v. hood·ed, hood·ing, hoods
To supply or cover with a hood.

Question 12

right around the corner

Answer 12

right around the corner
Imminent; likely to happen very soon.
My goofy brother is convinced that an alien invasion is right around the corner and that we should prepare ourselves for life on another planet.
Our company is devoted to the self-driving car and believes that its widespread use is right around the corner.

Question 13

across

Answer 13

prep.
1. On, at, or from the other side of: across the street.
2. So as to cross; through: drew lines across the paper.
3. From one side of to the other: a bridge across a river.
4. Into contact with: came across my old roommate.
adv.
1. From one side to the other: The footbridge swayed when I ran across.
2. On or to the opposite side: We came across by ferry.
3. Crosswise; crossed.
4. In such a manner as to be comprehensible, acceptable, or successful: put our idea across; get a message across.
adj.
Being in a crossed position: seated with arms across.

prep
1. from one side to the other side of
2. on or at the other side of
3. so as to transcend boundaries or barriers: people united across borders by religion and history; the study of linguistics across cultures.
4. fully informed about; dealing with: we are across this problem.
adv
5. from one side to the other
6. on or to the other side

Question 14

stroke

Answer 14

n.
1. The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool; a blow or impact.
2.
a. The striking of a bell or gong.
b. The sound so produced.
c. The time so indicated: at the stroke of midnight.
3. A sudden action or process having a strong impact or effect: a stroke of lightning.
4. A sudden occurrence or result: a stroke of luck; a stroke of misfortune.
5. A sudden severe attack, as of paralysis or sunstroke.
6. A sudden loss of brain function caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brain, characterized by loss of muscular control, diminution or loss of sensation or consciousness, dizziness, slurred speech, or other symptoms that vary with the extent and severity of the damage to the brain. Also called cerebral accident, cerebrovascular accident.
7. An inspired or effective idea or act: a stroke of genius.
8.
a. A single uninterrupted movement, especially when repeated or in a back-and-forth motion: the stroke of a pendulum.
b. A keystroke.
c. Any of a series of movements of a piston from one end of the limit of its motion to another.
9.
a. A single completed movement of the limbs and body, as in swimming or rowing.
b. The manner or rate of executing such a movement: My favorite stroke is butterfly. She had a very rapid stroke.
10. Nautical
a. The rower who sits nearest the coxswain or the stern and sets the tempo for the other rowers.
b. The position occupied by this person.
11. Sports
a. A movement of the upper torso and arms for the purpose of striking a ball, as in golf or tennis.
b. The manner of executing such a movement.
c. A scoring unit in golf counted for such a movement: finished six strokes under par.
12.
a. A single mark made by a writing or marking implement, such as a pen.
b. The act of making such a mark.
c. A printed line in a graphic character that resembles such a mark.
13. A distinctive effect or deft touch, as in literary composition.
v. stroked, strok·ing, strokes
v.tr.
1.
a. To mark with a single short line.
b. To draw a line through; cancel: stroked out the last sentence.
2. Nautical To set the pace for (a rowing crew).
3. To hit or propel (a ball, for example) with a smoothly regulated swing.
v.intr.
1. To make or perform a stroke.
2. Nautical To row at a particular rate per minute.

Question 15

sunstroke

Answer 15

n.
Heat stroke caused by exposure to the sun and characterized by a rise in temperature, convulsions, and coma. Also called insolation, siriasis.

Question 16

vowel

Answer 16

n.
1. A speech sound, such as (ē) or (ĭ), created by the relatively free passage of breath through the larynx and oral cavity, usually forming the most prominent and central sound of a syllable.
2. A letter, such as a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y in the English alphabet, that represents a vowel.

Question 17

obey

Answer 17

v. o·beyed, o·bey·ing, o·beys
v.tr.
1. To carry out or fulfill the command, order, or instruction of.
2. To carry out or comply with (a command, for example).
v.intr.
To behave obediently.

obey (əˈbeɪ)
vb
1. to carry out (instructions or orders); comply with (demands)
2. to behave or act in accordance with (one’s feelings, whims, etc)
[C13: from Old French obéir, from Latin oboedīre, from ob- to, towards + audīre to hear]

Question 18

steady

Answer 18

adj. stead·i·er, stead·i·est
1. Firm in position or place; fixed.
2. Direct and unfaltering; sure.
3. Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform: a steady increase in value; a steady breeze.
4. Not easily excited or upset: steady nerves.
5. Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast.
6. Reliable; dependable.
7. Temperate; sober.
tr. & intr.v. stead·ied, stead·y·ing, stead·ies
To make or become steady.
interj. Nautical
Used to direct a helmsman to keep a ship’s head in the same direction: Steady as she goes!
n. pl. stead·ies
The person whom one dates regularly, usually exclusively.
stead′i·er n.
stead′i·ly adv.
stead′i·ness n.

Question 19

helmsman

Answer 19

n.
A man who steers a ship.

timonier, carmaci

Question 20

vivid

Answer 20

adj. viv·id·er, viv·id·est
1. Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant: a vivid star.
2.
a. Having intensely bright colors: a vivid tapestry.
b. Having a very high degree of saturation: a vivid purple.
3. Presented in clear and striking manner: a vivid account of the incident.
4. Perceived or felt with the freshness of immediate experience: a vivid recollection of their childhood.
5. Active in forming lifelike images: a vivid imagination.

Question 21

bearable

Answer 21

adj.
Capable of being endured: bearable pain; a bearable schedule.
bear′a·bil′i·ty n.
bear′a·bly adv.

If an unpleasant situation is bearable, you can accept or deal with it:
As far as she was concerned, only the weekends made life bearable.

Question 22

fold

Answer 22

v. fold·ed, fold·ing, folds
v.tr.
1. To bend over or double up so that one part lies on another part: fold a sheet of paper.
2. To make compact by doubling or bending over parts: folded the laundry; folded the chairs for stacking.
3. To bring from an extended to a closed position: The hawk folded its wings.
4. To bring from a compact to an extended position; unfold: folded the ironing board down from the wall; folded out the map to see where we were.
5. To place together and intertwine: fold one’s arms.
6. To envelop or clasp; enfold: folded his children to his breast; folded the check into the letter.
7. To blend (a light ingredient) into a heavier mixture with a series of gentle turns: folded the beaten egg whites into the batter.
8.
a. Informal To discontinue operating; close: They had to fold the company a year after they started it.
b. Games To withdraw (one’s hand) in defeat, as by laying cards face down on a table.
9. Geology To form bends in (a stratum of rock).
v.intr.
1.
a. To become folded.
b. To be capable of being folded: a bed that folds for easy storage.
2. Informal To close, especially for lack of financial success; fail.
3. Games To withdraw from a game in defeat.
4. Informal
a. To give in; buckle: a team that never folded under pressure.
b. To weaken or collapse from exertion.
n.
1. The act or an instance of folding.
2. A part that has been folded over or against another: the loose folds of the drapery; clothes stacked in neat folds.
3. A line or mark made by folding; a crease: tore the paper carefully along the fold; a headline that appeared above the fold.
4. A coil or bend, as of rope.
5. Chiefly British A hill or dale in undulating country.
6. Geology A bend in a stratum of rock.
7. Anatomy A crease or ridge apparently formed by folding, as of a membrane; a plica.

Question 23

tight

Answer 23

adj. tight·er, tight·est
1. Fixed or fastened firmly in place: a tight lid; tight screws; a tight knot.
2. Stretched or drawn out fully: a tight wire; a tight drumhead.
3. Of such close construction as to be impermeable: cloth tight enough to hold water; warm in our tight little cabin.
4.
a. Leaving little empty space through compression; compact: a tight suitcase; a tight weave.
b. Affording little spare time; full: a tight schedule.
5. Closely reasoned or concise: a tight argument; a tight style of writing.
6. Fitting close or too close to the skin; snug: a tight collar; a fit that was much too tight.
7. Slang Personally close; intimate: “me and the D.A., who happen to be very tight with one another” (Tom Wolfe).
8. Experiencing a feeling of constriction: a tight feeling in the chest.
9. Reluctant to spend or give; stingy.
10.
a. Obtainable with difficulty or only at a high price: tight money.
b. Affected by scarcity: a tight market.
11. Difficult to deal with or get out of: a tight spot.
12. Barely profitable: a tight bargain.
13. Closely contested; close: a tight match.
14. Chiefly British Neat and trim in appearance or arrangement.
15. Marked by full control over elements or subordinates; firm: tight management; a tight orchestral performance.
16. Slang Intoxicated; drunk.
17. Baseball Inside.
adv. tight·er, tight·est
1. Firmly; securely.
2. Soundly: sleep tight.
3. Snugly or with constriction: My shoes are laced too tight.

Question 24

tighten

Answer 24

tr. & intr.v. tight·ened, tight·en·ing, tight·ens
To make or become tight or tighter.

vb
1. to make or become tight or tighter
2. tighten one’s belt to economize
ˈtightener n

a strange

Question 25

lag

Answer 25

Intarziere, ramanere in urma lag verb (MOVE/REACT SLOWLY) [ I ] to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things: He's lagging behind - I think we'd better wait for him to catch us up. Sales are lagging at the moment. [ I ] If a computer or computer game lags, there is a delay between the user doing something and the computer or game reacting to it: If I try to access any of the folders or files, the computer lags seriously. Why are the games on my laptop suddenly lagging when they ran fine before? to cover something with a thick layer of material in order to stop heat from escaping or to stop water from freezing: to lag pipes v. lagged, lag·ging, lags v.intr. 1. To fail to keep up a pace; straggle: a hiker who lagged behind his companions on the trail. 2. To proceed or develop with comparative slowness: a nation that lags behind its neighbors in economic development. 3. To weaken or slacken; flag: My attention lagged when the lecturer changed subjects. 4. Games To determine the order of play by hitting or shooting a ball toward a mark, as in marbles or billiards, with the player whose ball stops closest to the mark going first. v.tr. 1. To fail to keep up with (another): One horse lagged the others throughout the race. 2. To proceed or develop at a slower pace than (another): "putting new money into sectors that have lagged the market" (Peter Lynch). 3. Sports In golf, to hit (a putt) so that it stops a short way from the hole and can then be tapped in. n. 1. An interval between one event or phenomenon and another: "He wondered darkly at how great a lag there was between his thinking and his actions" (Thomas Wolfe). 2. A condition of weakness or slackening: a lag in interest.

Question 26

urge

Answer 26

a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control: The two of them seem unable to control their sexual urges. [ + to infinitive ] The urge to steal is very strong in some of these young men. Fewer examples She felt an overwhelming urge to tell someone about what had happened. I can never resist the urge to laugh. to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing: [ + to infinitive ] Lawyers will urge the parents to take further legal action. [ + that ] Investigators urged that safety procedures at the site should be improved. Police urged continued vigilance in the fight against crime. The dogs are urged into fighting more fiercely by loud shouts from the crowd. We will continue to urge for leniency to be shown to these prisoners. v. urged, urg·ing, urg·es v.tr. 1. To force or drive forward or onward; impel. 2. To entreat earnestly and often repeatedly; exhort. 3. To advocate earnestly the doing, consideration, or approval of; press for: urge passage of the bill; a speech urging moderation. 4. To stimulate; excite: "It urged him to an intensity like madness" (D.H. Lawrence). 5. To move or impel to action, effort, or speed; spur. v.intr. 1. To exert an impelling force; push vigorously. 2. To present a forceful argument, claim, or case. n. 1. The act of urging. 2. a. An impulse that prompts action or effort: suppressed an urge to laugh. b. An involuntary tendency to perform a given activity; an instinct: "There is a human urge to clarify, rationalize, justify" (Leonard Bernstein). vb 1. (tr) to plead, press, or move (someone to do something): we urged him to surrender. 2. (tr; may take a clause as object) to advocate or recommend earnestly and persistently; plead or insist on: to urge the need for safety. 3. (tr) to impel, drive, or hasten onwards: he urged the horses on. 4. (tr) archaic or literary to stimulate, excite, or incite n a strong impulse, inner drive, or yearning

Question 27

objectionable

Answer 27

Inacceptabil used to describe people or things that you dislike or oppose because they are so unpleasant or wrong: an objectionable smell I found the violence in that film really objectionable. causing offense or opposition: objectionable behavior used to describe people or things that you dislike or oppose because they are so unpleasant or wrong: an objectionable smell I found the violence in that film really objectionable. adj. Deserving disapproval; offensive: objectionable behavior. unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant

Question 28

entreat

Answer 28

to try very hard to persuade someone to do something: [ + to infinitive ] We would spend every meal time entreating the child to eat her vegetables. v. en·treat·ed, en·treat·ing, en·treats v.tr. 1. To make an earnest request of (someone). See Synonyms at beg. 2. To ask for earnestly; petition for: "She made a hasty gesture with her hand, as if to entreat my patience and my silence" (Charles Dickens). 3. Archaic To deal with; treat. v.intr. To make an earnest request or petition. a implora

Question 29

earnest

Answer 29

zelos adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill. See Synonyms at serious. Idiom: in earnest 1. With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination. 2. Serious; determined: "Both sides are deeply in earnest, with passions that approximate those of civil war" (Conor Cruise O'Brien). 1. Earnest money. 2. A token of something to come; a promise or assurance.

Question 30

wick

Answer 30

n. 1. A cord or strand of loosely woven, twisted, or braided fibers, as on a candle or oil lamp, that draws up fuel to the flame by capillary action. 2. A piece of material that conveys liquid by capillary action. tr. & intr.v. wicked (wĭkt), wick·ing, wicks To convey or be conveyed by capillary action: water gradually wicking up through the bricks. fitil

Question 31

orchard

Answer 31

n. 1. An area of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut trees. 2. The trees cultivated in such an area. livada

Question 32

asshole

Answer 32

n. Vulgar Slang 1. The anus. 2. A contemptible or detestable person. 3. The most miserable or undesirable place in a particular area.

Question 33

scooter

Answer 33

n. 1. A vehicle consisting of a long footboard usually between two small end wheels, controlled by an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel. 2. A motor scooter. 3. A flatbottom sailboat with runners that can skim over water or ice. 4. A water scooter.

Question 34

coy

Answer 34

adj. coy·er, coy·est 1. a. Affectedly and often flirtatiously shy or modest: "I pictured myself as some sylvan deity, and she a coy wood nymph of whom I was in pursuit" (Washington Irving). b. Characterized by or suggesting such shyness or modesty: "How absurd I must have looked standing there before him ... a coy little simper on my foolish young face" (Jane Avrich). 2. Unwilling to make a commitment or divulge information: "As a child, when I asked my mother her age she was coy and evasive" (Lynne Sharon Schwartz). 3. Tending to avoid people and social situations; reserved: "The children were staring up at him, too coy to question him and too curious not to stare" (Edwidge Danticat). timid

Question 35

pursuit

Answer 35

n. 1. The act or an instance of chasing or pursuing: the pursuit of the suspect by the police. 2. The act of striving to gain or accomplish something: the pursuit of wealth; the pursuit of higher education. 3. An activity, such as a vocation or hobby, engaged in regularly. urmarire, preocupare, cautare

Question 36

chase

Answer 36

v. chased, chas·ing, chas·es v.tr. 1. To follow rapidly in order to catch or overtake; pursue: chased the thief. 2. To follow (game) in order to capture or kill; hunt: chase foxes. 3. To seek the favor or company of persistently: chased me until I agreed to a date. 4. To put to flight; drive: chased the dog away. 5. Baseball a. To cause (an opposing pitcher) to be removed from a game by batting well. b. To swing at and miss (a pitch, especially one out of the strike zone). v.intr. 1. To go or follow in pursuit. 2. Informal To go hurriedly; rush: chased all over looking for us. n. 1. The act of chasing; pursuit. 2. a. The hunting of game: the thrill of the chase. b. Something that is hunted or pursued; quarry. 3. Chiefly British a. A privately owned, unenclosed game preserve. b. The right to hunt or keep game on the land of others. Idioms: chase (one's) tail To exert oneself vigorously but ineffectually. give chase To engage in pursuit of quarry: Police gave chase to the speeding car. urmarire, vanatoare, cursa, haituire

Question 37

seize

Answer 37

apuca, confisca, acapara to take something quickly and keep or hold it: I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm). C2 [ T ] to take using sudden force: The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages. Political instability helped the army to seize power. Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station. [ T ] If the police or other officials seize something, they take possession of it with legal authority: Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin. take hold of suddenly and forcibly; grab; overwhelm; to take possession by force Not to be confused with: sees – perceives with the eyes, views; recognizes, visits seise – chiefly law: to take into legal custody; confiscate

Question 38

grant

Answer 38

an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose: a student/research grant a local authority/government grant [ + to infinitive ] They gave/awarded her a grant to study abroad for one year. to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way: [ + two objects ] They granted her an entry visa. He was granted asylum. formal She granted their request/wish to accept that something is true, often before expressing an opposite opinion: I grant that it must have been upsetting but even so I think she overreacted. I grant you (= it is true that), it's a difficult situation but I feel sure he could have handled it more sensitively. tr.v. grant·ed, grant·ing, grants 1. To allow or consent to the fulfillment of (something requested): grant permission to speak frankly; grant a request. 2. a. To give or confer officially or formally: grant voting rights to citizens; grant diplomatic immunity. b. To transfer (property) by a deed. 3. To concede; acknowledge: I grant that your plan is ingenious, but you still will not find many backers. n. 1. The act of granting. 2. a. Something granted, especially a giving of funds for a specific purpose: federal grants for medical research. b. The document or provision in a document by which a grant is made. 3. One of several tracts of land in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont originally granted to an individual or a group. [Middle English granten, from Old French granter, variant of creanter, from Vulgar Latin *crēdentāre, to assure, from Latin crēdēns, crēdent-, present participle of crēdere, to believe; see kerd- in Indo-European roots.] grant′a·ble adj. grant′er n.

Question 39

dare

Answer 39

v. dared, dar·ing, dares v.tr. 1. To have the courage required for: The gymnast dared a breathtakingly difficult move. 2. To challenge (someone) to do something requiring boldness: They dared me to dive off the high board. 3. To confront boldly; brave: dared the dizzying heights of the mountain. See Synonyms at defy. v.intr. To be courageous or bold enough to do or try something: Go ahead and dive if you dare. v.aux. To be courageous or bold enough to: I dare not say. How dare she go? n. An act of daring; a challenge. a indrazni

Question 40

deserve

Answer 40

tr.v. de·served, de·serv·ing, de·serves To be worthy of; merit: She deserves a raise. He deserves to be treated with respect. See Synonyms at earn. vb 1. (tr) to be entitled to or worthy of; merit 2. obsolete (foll by: of) to be worthy [C13: from Old French deservir, from Latin dēservīre to serve devotedly, from de- + servīre to serve] deˈserved adj deservedness n deˈserver n merita

Question 41

squealer

Answer 41

to make a long, very high sound or cry: We could hear the piglets squealing as we entered the farmyard. The brakes squealed as the van rounded the corner. The two children squealed with joy. to complain about something loudly: The threat of further changes in the education system is making teachers squeal. to give information to the police about people you know who have committed a crime: When he finds out who squealed on him, he's going to make them very sorry. v. squealed, squeal·ing, squeals v.intr. 1. To give forth a loud shrill cry or sound. 2. Slang To turn informer; betray an accomplice or secret. v.tr. To utter or produce with a squeal. n. A loud, shrill cry or sound: a squeal of surprise; the squeal of tires. strigator, plangacios

Question 42

oppose

Answer 42

to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her: The proposed new testing system has been vigorously opposed by teachers. Most of the local residents opposed the closing of the school. [ + -ing verb ] I would certainly oppose changing the system.

Question 43

bold

Answer 43

indraznet, curajos, reliefat not frightened of danger: She was a bold and fearless climber. The newspaper made the bold move/took the bold step of publishing the names of the men involved. Synonym brave strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye: They painted the kitchen in bold colours.

Question 44

overkill

Answer 44

exagerat much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness: Should I add an explanation, or would that be overkill? much more of something than is needed or suitable: Running so fast with the competition so far behind might seem like overkill, but that’s Gardner.

Question 45

uncertainty

Answer 45

Incertitudine, nesiguranta, dubiu a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain: Nothing is ever decided, and all the uncertainty is very bad for staff morale. Life is full of uncertainties. the feeling of not being sure what will happen in the future: The rule changes are complicated and cause uncertainty for workers and headaches for employers. At a time of economic uncertainty, risk taking can seem particularly difficult. There are uncertainties that loom over commodities prices. uncertainty about/over When there is uncertainty about financing, then private equity is not so quick to make deals.

Question 46

uneven

Answer 46

Neuniform, inegal, neregulat uneven adjective (NOT EVEN) not level, equal, flat, or continuous: Be careful on that path - the paving stones are uneven. There is an uneven distribution of wealth across the country from the north to the south. The contest was very uneven - the other team was much stronger than us. Fewer examples The patient's breathing was quick and uneven. The uneven floorboards creaked when you walked across them. His teeth were yellow and uneven. an uneven distribution of financial resources Their rates of development are uneven.

Question 47

accolade

Answer 47

praise and approval: He's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a postage stamp. Her approval was the highest accolade he could receive.

Question 48

praise

Answer 48

lauda, slava to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing: He should be praised for his honesty. My parents always praised me when I did well at school. He was highly praised for his research on heart disease. to honour, worship, and express admiration for a god: They sang hymns praising God.

Question 49

obituary

Answer 49

a report, especially in a newspaper, that gives the news of someone's death and details about their life a notice, esp. in a newspaper, of a person’s death, usually with details about his or her life

Question 50

award

Answer 50

to give money or a prize following an official decision: Carlos was awarded first prize in the essay competition. The jury awarded libel damages of £100,000. [ + two objects ] The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant. a prize or an amount of money that is given to someone following an official decision: They have authorized awards of £900 to each of the victims. the Academy Award for Best Director

Question 51

established

Answer 51

accepted or respected because of having existed for a long period of time: There are established procedures for dealing with emergencies. an established firm/brand used for describing someone who is known for doing a job well, because they have been doing it for a long time: an established artist/star The band doesn't make much money - it's just getting established.

Question 52

humble

Answer 52

umil, modest, simplu, supus … not proud or not believing that you are important: He's very humble about his success. formal Please accept our humble apologies for the error. poor or of a low social rank: Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background. ordinary; not special or very important: At that time she was just a humble mechanic. humorous Welcome to our humble abode (= our home).

Question 53

whack

Answer 53

to hit someone or something noisily: He whacked the tree trunk with his stick. She whacked him in the mouth. to quickly put something somewhere: "Where shall I put my bag?" "Just whack it in the corner there." A lovi cu putere, a smotoci

Question 54

out of whack

Answer 54

out of whack - out of balance or out of adjustment; "the front wheel of my bicycle is out of whack" out of order; not working. "all their calculations were out of whack"

Question 55

shortage

Answer 55

deficit, lipsa, insuficienta a situation in which there is not enough of something: There's a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps. The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages. a lack of something needed: There is a severe shortage of low-cost housing in the city.

Question 56

outage

Answer 56

a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available: The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes. intrerupere

Question 57

enquire inquire

Answer 57

a intreba, a se informa, a se interesa to ask for information: Shall I inquire about the price of tickets? [ + question word ] She called to inquire when her car would be ready. [ + speech ] "Where are we going?" he inquired politely. to ask for information: [ I ] Officials from around the country have called to inquire about the program. [ + question word ] Phil inquired whether I wanted to meet his roommate

Question 58

leap

Answer 58

to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another: He leaped out of his car and ran towards the house. I leaped up to answer the phone. The dog leaped over the gate into the field. to provide help, protection, etc. very quickly: He leaped to his friend's defence. Scott leapt to the rescue when he spotted the youngster in difficulty. Mr Davies leaped in to explain. to achieve something suddenly, usually fame, power, or importance: He leapt to fame after his appearance in a Broadway play. to increase, improve, or grow very quickly: Shares in the company leaped 250 percent.

Question 59

concierge

Answer 59

a person who is employed to take care of an apartment building, especially in France: The concierge knocked on the door of their apartment following complaints about noise. The concierge shrugged and said she was out. someone who is employed in a hotel, private club, or similar place to help guests with anything they need, such as arranging trips or theatre tickets: Other hotel staff who expect a tip include a concierge who books tickets for a show and a doorman who hails a taxi. She worked as a concierge in the first-class lounge at Dulles International Airport. someone employed by a large company to do jobs, such as shopping, for other employees who are working: Staff perks include a concierge, an ironing service, discounted concert tickets, and an on-site creche. Benefits range from corporate concierge services to masseuses. someone whose job is to help a writer with the process of publishing a book, especially a writer who is having the book published themselves rather than by a publishing company: With a publishing concierge it is like having your very own industry expert there for all of your publishing needs.

Question 60

entitle

Answer 60

to give someone the right to do or have something: Being unemployed entitles you to free medical treatment. [ + to infinitive ] The employer is entitled to ask for references. to give a title to a book, film, etc.: Her latest novel, entitled "The Forgotten Sex", is out this week.

Question 61

catch up

Answer 61

to talk with someone you know in order to exchange news or information: By the time coffee came, R.J. and Angelo had caught up a little bit. to reach someone in front of you by going faster than them: I ran after her and managed to catch up with her. UK Go on to the shops without me, I'll catch you up. o reach the same quality or standard as someone or something else: Will Western industry ever catch up with Japanese innovations? He was off school for a while and is finding it hard to catch up. to do something you did not have time to do earlier: She's staying late at the office to catch up with/on some reports.

Question 62

engulf

Answer 62

devora, inghiti, scufunda to surround and cover something or someone completely: The flames rapidly engulfed the house. Northern areas of the country were engulfed by/in a snowstorm last night. The war is threatening to engulf the entire region. to surround and cover completely: Floodwaters engulfed midwestern farmlands.

Question 63

shrinkflation

Answer 63

the situation when the price of a product stays the same but its size gets smaller: Shrinkflation is a cunning way of raising prices without actually raising the price of the product you are buying. Many products have been hit by shrinkflation.

Question 64

akin

Answer 64

Inrudit having some of the same qualities: They speak a language akin to French.

Question 65

giveaway

Answer 65

a da gratis, a trada, a face cunoscut something that is given free to a custome something that tells or shows something secret, often without intending to: He said he'd given up smoking, but the empty packs in the bin were a dead giveaway (= clearly showed the secret truth). A giveaway price is very low: The furniture shop's offering three-piece suites at giveaway prices.

Question 66

disclose

Answer 66

a dezvalui, a divulga, a descoperi to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden: The company has disclosed profits of over £200 million. [ + that ] The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation. to give information to the public that was not previously known: Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. to give secret, private, or personal information because you must do so for financial, insurance, or legal reasons: Shareholders are required to disclose their receipt of tax-exempt interest on their federal income tax returns. An applicant for insurance must disclose any information relevant to the insurer. disclose that The company was sued for false advertising when it failed to disclose that its "diet" foods contained high levels of saturated fat.

Question 67

shareholders

Answer 67

stockholder actionar a person who owns shares in a company and therefore gets part of the company's profits and the right to vote on how the company is controlled: Shareholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week. a person or organization that owns shares in a company: Shareholders will be voting on the proposed merger of the companies next week. Under the proposals, shareholders will receive a cash offer of between 245p and 255p a share. It has not been demonstrated that good environmental and social practices create value for shareholders, but it is clear that bad ones can destroy it.