set 1

Question 1

abet

Answer 1

To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal. She was charged for trying to abet a robbery.

Question 2

abhor

Answer 2

To strongly dislike or detest. He abhors cruelty in any form.

Question 3

verisimilitude*

Answer 3

The appearance of being true or real. The film lacks verisimilitude, making the plot feel unbelievable.

Question 4

conspicuous*

Answer 4

Easily visible or noticeable; standing out clearly. Her red dress was conspicuous among the crowd.

Question 5

ameliorate*

Answer 5

To improve or make something more tolerable. The new laws aim to ameliorate working conditions.

Question 6

amorphous*

Answer 6

Without a clear shape, structure, or character. An amorphous cloud of smoke rose above the building.

Question 7

engender*

Answer 7

To cause or give rise to a feeling or situation. His speech engendered hope in the audience.

Question 8

tertiary

Answer 8

Third in order, level, or importance. Tertiary education follows primary and secondary schooling.

Question 9

austere*

Answer 9

Strict, plain, or without luxury. The monk lived an austere life with no luxuries.

Question 10

citadel

Answer 10

A stronghold or fortress, often on high ground. The army retreated to the citadel for protection.

Question 11

coalesce

Answer 11

To come together to form one group or mass. The two companies decided to coalesce into one corporation.

Question 12

equivocal*

Answer 12

Unclear or ambiguous in meaning. Her answer was equivocal, leaving us confused.

Question 13

repine

Answer 13

To feel or express dissatisfaction. She repined for her lost youth.

Question 14

repudiate*

Answer 14

To reject or deny something as untrue. He repudiated all claims of wrongdoing.

Question 15

evince*

Answer 15

To show or make something clearly known. His tone evinced his frustration.

Question 16

insuperable*

Answer 16

Impossible to overcome or deal with. The mountain posed an insuperable challenge to the climbers.

Question 17

nebulous*

Answer 17

Vague or unclear; lacking definite form. His ideas were too nebulous to implement.

Question 18

demagogue

Answer 18

A leader who manipulates emotions and prejudices. The demagogue stirred anger with false promises.

Question 19

neophyte

Answer 19

A beginner or novice. As a neophyte to chess, he made many basic mistakes.

Question 20

cogent

Answer 20

Convincing and clearly reasoned. She gave a cogent argument that persuaded the jury.

Question 21

laconic

Answer 21

Using very few words; concise. His laconic replies made conversation difficult.

Question 22

ineluctable*

Answer 22

Impossible to avoid or escape. Death is an ineluctable part of life.

Question 23

denigrate

Answer 23

To belittle or speak negatively about. She denigrated her opponent’s reputation.

Question 24

gratuitous

Answer 24

Unnecessary or unwarranted. The film was full of gratuitous violence.

Question 25

mirth

Answer 25

Joy, laughter, or amusement. The sound of mirth echoed through the party.

Question 26

demur

Answer 26

To raise objections or show reluctance. I must demur to your conclusion as it lacks evidence.

Question 27

superfluous*

Answer 27

More than what is needed; unnecessary. Remove superfluous words to make your writing clear.

Question 28

equivocate

Answer 28

To be vague or intentionally misleading. The witness began to equivocate when questioned.

Question 29

altruistic

Answer 29

Unselfishly concerned for others. Donating anonymously is an altruistic act.

Question 30

partisan

Answer 30

Strongly supportive of a particular group or cause. The media was criticized for being overly partisan.