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Question 1

Abundant

Answer 1

Existing in large quantities; plentiful. The harvest was abundant this year. Scarce, insufficient

Question 2

Coarseness

Answer 2

The quality of being rough or crude. The coarseness of his language offended the audience. Refinement, delicacy

Question 3

Orthodox

Answer 3

Adhering to traditional beliefs or practices. He follows orthodox religious practices. Unorthodox, unconventional

Question 4

Reverberate

Answer 4

To echo or resound repeatedly. The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley. Muffle, silence

Question 5

Municipal

Answer 5

Relating to a town or city and its governance. Municipal elections will be held next month. Private, rural

Question 6

Sway

Answer 6

To move back and forth or to influence someone’s opinion. The wind swayed the trees gently. Steady, stabilize

Question 7

Spurious

Answer 7

Not genuine or false. The spurious claims were dismissed by the court. Authentic, genuine

Question 8

Indulgently

Answer 8

In a manner showing excessive generosity or leniency. She indulgently allowed her child to stay up late. Strictly, harshly

Question 9

Behold

Answer 9

To observe or see something. We beheld the stunning view from the mountain. Ignore, overlook

Question 10

Satiate

Answer 10

To satisfy fully or to excess. The buffet satiated everyone’s hunger. Deprive, starve

Question 11

Convening

Answer 11

The act of gathering or assembling. The convening of the council was announced yesterday. Dismissing, dispersing

Question 12

Idealize

Answer 12

To view something or someone as perfect. She tends to idealize her past experiences. Criticize, devalue

Question 13

Heterodox

Answer 13

Not conforming to established doctrines or beliefs. His heterodox views often spark debates. Orthodox, conformist

Question 14

Irrefutable

Answer 14

Impossible to deny or disprove. The evidence presented was irrefutable. Refutable, questionable

Question 15

Venerate

Answer 15

To regard with great respect or reverence. They venerate the founder of their community. Disrespect, despise

Question 16

Arduous

Answer 16

Involving great effort or difficulty. Climbing the mountain was an arduous task. Easy, effortless

Question 17

Strenuous

Answer 17

Requiring much effort or energy. The strenuous workout left him exhausted. Effortless, relaxed

Question 18

Unpretentious

Answer 18

Not pretentious; simple and sincere. Her unpretentious manner made her approachable. Pretentious, pompous

Question 19

Satiable

Answer 19

Capable of being satisfied. He is easily satiable with small portions. Insatiable, unquenchable

Question 20

Incongruous

Answer 20

Not in harmony with surroundings or expectations. The modern decor was incongruous with the ancient building. Harmonious, fitting

Question 21

Recurrent

Answer 21

Occurring or appearing again periodically. The symptoms were recurrent every few weeks. Irregular, singular

Question 22

Imposing

Answer 22

Grand and impressive in appearance. The imposing mansion stood at the edge of the cliff. Modest, unimpressive

Question 23

Venerable

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Commanding respect due to age or dignity. The venerable professor was admired by all. Modern, dishonorable

Question 24

Erratic

Answer 24

Unpredictable or inconsistent. His erratic behavior confused his colleagues. Consistent, stable

Question 25

Benevolent

Answer 25

Well-meaning and kind. Her benevolent actions benefited the entire village. Malevolent, cruel