Lesson 26

Question 1

Abrogate

Answer 1

Verb

To abolish, do away with, repeal, or counsel, especially by authority

Question 2

Conquistador

Answer 2

Noun
A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish soldiers who defeated the native civilians of Mexico, Central America, or Peru in the 1500s

Question 3

Inquisitive

Answer 3

Adjective
‏ eager for knowledge; inclined to investigate
Excessively curious; inclined to ask questions; nosy

Question 4

Interrogate

Answer 4

Verb

To question formally and officially

Question 5

Perquisite

Answer 5

Noun

• A benefit of employment besides one salary; a fringe benefit
• something claimed as an exclusive right
• A tip a gratuity

Question 6

Presage

Answer 6

Noun
An indication or warning of a future events
Noun
A feeling or an intuition of what is going to occur
Verb
To indicate or warn of in advance; to foretell or predict

Question 7

Quest

Answer 7

Noun
A search or pursuit
Verb
to seek or pursue

Question 8

Requisite

Answer 8

Adjective
Required; essential
Noun
Something essential or indispensable; a requirement

Question 9

Sagacity

Answer 9

Noun

Wisdom; sound judgment

Question 10

Surrogate

Answer 10

Noun
One who takes the place of another; a substitute
Adjective
Substitute; taking the place of another