Kaplan reversed

Question 1

noun – something that is unusual or unexpected

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anomaly

Question 2

adj. – not easily understood or explained

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equivocal

Question 3

adj. – very clear and easy to understand

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lucid

Question 4

verb – to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly

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precipitate

Question 5

verb – to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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assuage

Question 6

adj. – having or showing great knowledge

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erudite

Question 7

adj. – not able to be seen through; not easily understood

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opaque

Question 8

adj. – wastefully extravagant

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prodigal

Question 9

noun – a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

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enigma

Question 10

adj. – intensely enthusiastic or passionate

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fervid

Question 11

verb – to make (someone) less angry or hostile

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placate

Question 12

noun – a strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something

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zeal

Question 13

verb – to restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something

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abstain

Question 14

adj. – a willingness to take bold risks / adj. – showing a lack of respect

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audacious

Question 15

verb – remove the moisture from (something)

Answer 15

desiccate

Question 16

adj. – easily persuaded to believe something

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gullible

Question 17

adj. – deserving praise and commendation

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laudable

Question 18

noun – a person who makes an excessive display of learning

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pedant

Question 19

verb – to waver between different opinions or actions

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vacillate

Question 20

verb – to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality

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adulterate

Question 21

adj. – given to sudden changes of mood or behavior

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capricious

Question 22

verb – to produce, cause, or give rise to (something)

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engender

Question 23

adj. – of the same or similar kind

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homogeneous

Question 24

adj. – tending to talk a great deal

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loquacious

Question 25

adj. – dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories

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pragmatic

Question 26

adj. – likely to change rapidly and unpredictably

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volatile

Question 27

noun – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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apathy

Question 28

verb – to confirm or make more certain

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corroborate

Question 29

adj. – lasting for a very short time

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ephemeral

Question 30

adj. – using few words

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laconic

Question 31

verb – make less severe, serious, or painful

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mitigate

Question 32

noun – the state or quality of being correct or proper

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propriety

Question 33

verb – publicly recommend or support

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advocate

Question 34

noun – a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds

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cacophony

Question 35

verb – cause (someone or something) to feel drained of energy; weaken

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enervate

Question 36

adj. – innocent and unsuspecting

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ingenuous

Question 37

noun – a person who dislikes humankind

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misanthrope

Question 38

noun – a statement that contradicts itself but might be true

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paradox

Question 39

verb – regard with great respect

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venerate

Question 40

noun – a strong feeling of dislike

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antipathy

Question 41

verb – to express contempt for; ridicule

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deride

Question 42

noun – a speech that praises someone, typically some who has recently died

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eulogy

Question 43

lacking energy

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lethargic

Question 44

adj. – stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion

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obdurate

Question 45

adj. – seeking to promote the welfare of others

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philanthropic

Question 46

verb – to go back and forth between choices or opinions

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waver

Question 47

verb – to support or strengthen

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bolster

Question 48

noun – a lack of harmony or agreement

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dissonance

Question 49

adj. – excessively talkative

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garrulous

Question 50

adj. – easily influenced; pliable

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malleable

Question 51

noun – excessive display of wealth

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ostentation

Question 52

verb – avoid telling the truth by not directly answering a question

Answer 52

prevaricate