Tests 2

Question 1

Suppress

Answer 1

to end or stop (something) by force
: to keep (something) secret : to not allow people to know about or see (something)
: to not allow yourself to feel, show, or be affected by (an emotion)

Full Definition of suppress
1
: to put down by authority or force : subdue
2
: to keep from public knowledge: as
a : to keep secret
b : to stop or prohibit the publication or revelation of
3
a : to exclude from consciousness
b : to keep from giving vent to : check
4
obsolete : to press down
5
a : to restrain from a usual course or action
b : to inhibit the growth or development of
6
: to inhibit the genetic expression of

Examples of suppress
Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
The governor tried to suppress the news.
He struggled to suppress his feelings of jealousy.
She could not suppress her anger.
I had to suppress an urge to tell him what I really thought.

Question 2

Lavish

Answer 2

Simple Definition of lavish

: giving or using a large amount of something
: given in large amounts
: having a very rich and expensive quality

Full Definition of lavish
1
\:  expending or bestowing profusely :  prodigal
2
a :  expended or produced in abundance
b :  marked by profusion or excess

Examples of lavish
a lavish display of flowers

Question 3

Yield

Answer 3

Simple Definition of yield

: to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop)
: to produce (something) as a result of time, effort, or work
: to produce (a profit, an amount of money, etc.)

: to give or render as fitting, rightfully owed, or required
3: to give up possession of on claim or demand: as
a : to give up (as one’s breath) and so die
b : to surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another : hand over possession of
c : to surrender or submit (oneself) to another
d : to give (oneself) up to an inclination, temptation, or habit
e : to relinquish one’s possession of (as a position of advantage or point of superiority)
4a : to bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
b : to produce or furnish as return
c (1) : to produce as return from an expenditure or investment : furnish as profit or interest <a> (2) : to produce as revenue : bring in
5: to give up (as a hit or run) in baseball</a>

Examples of yield
The apple trees yielded an abundant harvest.
This soil should yield good crops.
The seeds yield a rich oil.
New methods have yielded promising results in the field.
The studies yielded clear evidence.
The tax is expected to yield millions.
The bond yields seven percent annually.
After several hours of debate, the opposition yielded.
I yield the floor to the Senator from Maine.
I yield to the Senator.</a>

Question 4

surpass

Answer 4

Simple Definition of surpass
: to be better or greater than (someone or something)

Full Definition of surpass
1
: to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
2
: to go beyond : overstep
3
: to transcend the reach, capacity, or powers of <a></a>

Examples of surpass
Attendance is expected to surpass last year’s record.
Last quarter, sales surpassed two million.
His work regularly surpasses all expectations.

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Question 5

Undermine

Answer 5

Simple Definition of undermine
: to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way

Full Definition of undermine
transitive verb
1
: to excavate the earth beneath : form a mine under : sap
2
: to wash away supporting material from under
3
: to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
4
: to weaken or ruin by degrees

Examples of undermine
She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.
The events of the past year have undermined people’s confidence in the government.

Question 6

Downfall

Answer 6

Simple Definition of downfall
: a sudden loss of power, happiness, success, etc.
: something that causes failure

Full Definition of downfall
1
a : a sudden fall (as from power)
b : a fall (as of snow or rain) especially when sudden or heavy
2
: something that causes a downfall (as of a person)

Examples of downfall
Their downfall was the result of several bad decisions.
Bad decision-making was their downfall.

Question 7

restore

Answer 7

Simple Definition of restore
: to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something)
: to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
: to return (something) to an earlier or original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.

Full Definition of restore
re·storedre·stor·ing
transitive verb
1
: give back, return
2
: to put or bring back into existence or use
3
: to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : renew
4
: to put again in possession of something

Examples of restore
The police restored law and order.
The government needs to restore confidence in the economy.
an antique car that is being carefully restored

Question 8

accuse

Answer 8

Simple Definition of accuse
: to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime

Full Definition of accuse
ac·cusedac·cus·ing
transitive verb
1
: to charge with a fault or offense : blame
2
: to charge with an offense judicially or by a public process

Examples of accuse

Question 9

circumvent

Answer 9

Simple Definition of circumvent
: to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way

Full Definition of circumvent
transitive verb
1
a :  to hem in
b :  to make a circuit around
2
\:  to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem 

Examples of circumvent
Los Angeles was the beachhead for the sushi invasion, attracting many Japanese chefs eager to make their fortunes and to circumvent the grueling 10-year apprenticeship required in their homeland. —Jay McInerney, New York Times Book Review, 10 June 2007
… Rondon and Lyra paddled to the right side, where they found a channel that circumvented the worst part of the rapids. —Candice Millard, The River of Doubt, 2005
His appreciation of this finer side of life is circumvented by a cynicism that he tells me is common to Eastern Europeans. —Lynne Tillman, Motion Sickness, 1991
The thirty-six-hour workweek established by the garment-industry code was circumvented by having the workers punch out at five P.M., leave by the back door (their usual entrance), then return by the front door and work until eleven P.M. without punching the clock. —Melissa Hield, Speaking For Ourselves, (1977) 1984
We circumvented the problem by using a different program.
He found a way to circumvent the law.

Question 10

Jeopardize

Answer 10

Simple Definition of jeopardize

: to put (something or someone) in danger

Full Definition of jeopardize
jeop·ar·dizedjeop·ar·diz·ing
transitive verb
: to expose to danger or risk : imperil

Examples of jeopardize
His health has been jeopardized by poor nutrition.

Question 11

Incapacitate

Answer 11

Simple Definition of incapacitate
: to make (someone or something) unable to work, move, or function in the usual way

Full Definition of incapacitate
in·ca·pac·i·tat·edin·ca·pac·i·tat·ing
transitive verb
1
: to make legally incapable or ineligible
2
: to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable

Question 12

Legitimate

Answer 12

Simple Definition of legitimate

: allowed according to rules or laws
: real, accepted, or official
: fair or reasonable

Examples of legitimate
Law books were getting thicker by the week with Supreme Court decisions barring legitimate claims because they weren’t timely filed. —John Grisham, The Chamber, 1995
Even in many courtrooms, where there is valid concern about the privacy of defendants, judges recognize that camera coverage serves a legitimate public interest. —New Republic, 22 Feb. 1993
He was indeed already a legitimate child according to the law of Scotland, by the subsequent marriage of his parents. —Sir Walter Scott, The Heart of Mid-Lothian, 1818
legitimate means for achieving success
the legitimate use of firearms
There’s no legitimate reason for prescribing this medication to a child.

Question 13

Disgrace

Answer 13

Simple Definition of disgrace
: to cause (someone) to feel ashamed
: to cause (someone or something) to lose or become unworthy of respect or approval

Examples of disgrace
Many feel that the mayor has disgraced the town government by accepting personal favors from local businesspeople.
He felt he had disgraced himself by failing at school.

Question 14

Fortify

Answer 14

Simple Definition of fortify
: to strengthen (a place) by building military defenses (such as walls, trenches, etc.)
: to make (someone or something) stronger
: to make (yourself) feel stronger or less fearful

Examples of fortify
fortify a city against attack
a city fortified by high walls
Support for his theories has been fortified by the results of these experiments.
He took a deep breath to fortify himself before stepping onto the stage.
milk fortified with vitamin D

Question 15

Parity

Answer 15

plural par·i·ties
1
: the quality or state of being equal or equivalent
2
a : equivalence of a commodity price expressed in one currency to its price expressed in another
b : equality of purchasing power established by law between different kinds of money at a given ratio
3
: an equivalence between farmers’ current purchasing power and their purchasing power at a selected base period maintained by government support of agricultural commodity prices
4
a : the property of an integer with respect to being odd or even
b (1) : the state of being odd or even used as the basis of a method of detecting errors in binary-coded data (2) : parity bit
5
: the property of oddness or evenness of a quantum mechanical function
6
: the symmetry of behavior in an interaction of a physical entity (as a subatomic particle) with that of its mirror image

Question 16

Immunize

Answer 16

Simple Definition of immunize
Popularity: Bottom 30% of words
: to give (someone) a vaccine to prevent infection by a disease

Question 17

similitude

Answer 17

Definition of similitude
1
a :  counterpart, double
b :  a visible likeness :  image
2
\:  an imaginative comparison :  simile
3
a :  correspondence in kind or quality
b :  a point of comparison

Examples of similitude

Question 18

synchronicity/synchronous

Answer 18

Simple Definition of synchronous
: happening, moving, or existing at the same time

Full Definition of synchronous
1
: happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
2
: recurring or operating at exactly the same periods
3
: involving or indicating synchronism
4
a : having the same period; also : having the same period and phase
b : geostationary
5
: of, used in, or being digital communication (as between computers) in which a common timing signal is established that dictates when individual bits can be transmitted and which allows for very high rates of data transfer

Examples of synchronous

Question 19

pertinent

Answer 19

Simple Definition of pertinent
: relating to the thing that is being thought about or discussed

Full Definition of pertinent
: having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand

Examples of pertinent
At the dawn of the common-law court system, jurors took their places as residents of the neighborhood where the pertinent events had occurred, who were assumed to possess special knowledge of the facts and, more important, of every witness’s credibility. —Hiller B. Zobel, American Heritage, July/August 1995
A more pertinent question than “What am I?” is “How can I be who I am and still hack it in America?” —C. Eric Lincoln, Lure and Loathing, 1993
But as my moment of fame ticks by, a more pertinent issue persists: What hath CNN wrought in the worlds of communications, of diplomacy, of politics? —Peter Arnett, Washington Post, 25-31 Mar. 1991
No recurrent symbolism in the Odyssey is more pertinent than the long and deliberate stripping its hero undergoes: of his ships, of his men, of his hopes, of his clothes, even of his very skin on the cliffs of Corfu. —John Fowles, Island, 1978

Question 20

Supremacy

Answer 20

Simple Definition of supremacy
: the quality or state of having more power, authority, or status than anyone else : the state of being supreme

Examples of supremacy

Question 21

ineptitude

Answer 21

Simple Definition of ineptitude
: a lack of skill or ability

Examples of ineptitude
The team’s poor play is being blamed on the ineptitude of the coaching staff.

Question 22

acumen

Answer 22

imple Definition of acumen
: the ability to think clearly and make good decisions

Examples of acumen
And perhaps this is just part of Washington’s transition into the new economy: the triumph of national brands over local loyalty, of business acumen over upper Northwest idealism. —Franklin Foer, New Republic, 7 Feb. 2000
… the historical acumen, the steady shrewdness, and the uncommon common sense with which the old maestro watches the American procession of similar problems faced by dissimilar egos. —Alistair Cooke, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 1987
Here was a man of extraordinary sensitivity, political acumen, spiritual power, and sexual wildness; a free spirit if ever there was one. —Alice Walker, Living by the Word, 1986
Her political acumen won her the election.
a lack of business acumen

Question 23

discernment

Answer 23

Simple Definition of discernment
: the ability to see and understand people, things, or stituations clearly and intelligently

Full Definition of discernment
1
: the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure : skill in discerning
2
: an act of perceiving or discerning something

Examples of discernment
I wasn’t sanguine about my powers of discernment, as I’ve failed similar exercises in the Central Park Ramble, where I practice bird-watching for dummies and am scarcely able to distinguish a rook from a duck. —Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 1 Dec., 2003
Varying widely in scope and theme, the 10 essays about the Bill of Rights in this collection often shine with insight and sparkling turns of phrase; some, however, betray lack of discernment. —Jonathan Kellerman et al., Publishers Weekly, 17 Apr. 2000
If one searched the archives to find an example of Spanish colonial policy at its worst, one would surely select Don Carlos Benites Franquis de Lugo, a vain, arrogant, opinionated fop who never displayed a shred of either courage or discernment but who did distinguish himself as one of the most inept and vengeful Spaniards ever to function overseas. —James A. Michener, Texas, 1985
His lack of discernment led to his disastrous choice of business partners.

Question 24

Grasp

Answer 24

Simple Definition of grasp
: to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc.
: to understand (something that is complicated or difficult)

Examples of grasp
I grasped the end of the rope and pulled as hard as I could.
I grasped the rope by its end.
His arthritis is so bad he can barely grasp a pencil.

Question 25

obscure

Answer 25

Simple Definition of obscure Popularity: Top 10% of words : not well-known : not known to most people : difficult to understand : likely to be understood by only a few people : difficult or impossible to know completely and with certainty Examples of obscure Many people shared an obscure sense of gratification that [Dylan] Thomas had died young, as a poet should. —Adam Kirsch, New Yorker, 5 July 2004 But by 1830 the Boston Mission Board was desperate enough that it targeted an obscure sect of Oriental Christians, the Nestorians in faraway Iran, as a possibility for conversion. —Robert D. Kaplan, The Arabists, 1993 I knew they were special from their jeans and T-shirts, their knowing, ironic looks when obscure works of literature were referred to. —Julia Alvarez, How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents, 1991 Now at last Bacon could refer when he chose to his father's high position and his father's service—and no man could say it was done for self-aggrandizement, as a son who is obscure bespeaks the glory of past forebears. —Catherine Drinker Bowen, Francis Bacon, 1963 The movie is full of obscure references that only pop culture enthusiasts will understand. The origins of the language are obscure.

Question 26

abuse

Answer 26

Definition of abuse ``` 1 : a corrupt practice or custom 2 : improper or excessive use or treatment : misuse 3 obsolete : a deceitful act : deception 4 : language that condemns or vilifies usually unjustly, intemperately, and angrily 5 : physical maltreatment ``` Examples of abuse He subjected his wife to physical and emotional abuse. the buying of votes and other election abuses She was subjected to every term of abuse her boss could think of. a torrent of verbal abuse The prisoner hurled abuse at the judge.

Question 27

hermetic

Answer 27

Simple Definition of hermetic : closed tightly so that no air can go in or out Full Definition of hermetic 1 often capitalized a : of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. and attributed to Hermes Trismegistus b : relating to or characterized by occultism or abstruseness : recondite 2 [from the belief that Hermes Trismegistus invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight] a : airtight b : impervious to external influence c : recluse, solitary Examples of hermetic

Question 28

Mirthful

Answer 28

Simple Definition of mirth: : happiness and laughter Full Definition of mirth : gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter Examples of mirth Her clumsy attempt to cut the cake was the cause of much mirth.

Question 29

Indelible

Answer 29

Simple Definition of indelible : impossible to remove or forget : producing marks that cannot be erased Full Definition of indelible 1 a : that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased b : making marks that cannot easily be removed 2 a : lasting b : unforgettable, memorable Examples of indelible But the most indelible evening of the rebellion for me was the night I had first got beaten. —Amiri Baraka, The Autobiography of Leroi Jones, 1984 All wars change society and hence leave an indelible imprint on literary culture. —Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Book Review, 15 Apr. 1984 The illustrator of children's books surpasses other artists in the impressionability of his audience; it is beyond calculation, no doubt, what touches will produce an indelible effect, when the receiving surface of a child's psyche is so soft and mysteriously laden and momentous with its own raw energy. —John Updike, New York Times Book Review, 4 Dec. 1983

Question 30

sporadic

Answer 30

Definition of sporadic : occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances Examples of sporadic The law was indeed tightened, prohibiting the employment of illegal aliens on the valid assumption that removing the magnet of jobs is necessary to stem illegal immigration. But enforcement was sporadic at best, and has now virtually ceased. —Mark Krikorian, National Review, 26 Jan. 2004 I left Madras twenty years ago. Two marriages and three children later I am a different man from the one who left. My return visits have been sporadic. But there is great delight in a homecoming. —Abraham Verghese, Atlantic , February 2001 The Bronx begins here physically, and it began here historically as well; this was the site of Jonas Bronck's farmhouse. Not much is known about him: he was a Swedish sea captain who was induced to settle the area by the Dutch West India Company. A peace treaty signed at Bronck's house ended years of sporadic but bloody skirmishes between the Dutch and the Weckquasgeeks. —Marcus Laffey, New Yorker, 15 May 2000 Sporadic cases of the disease were reported.

Question 31

Amalgam

Answer 31

Simple Definition of amalgam Popularity: Top 40% of words : a combination or mixture of different things : a mixture of mercury and other metals used for filling holes in teeth Full Definition of amalgam 1: an alloy of mercury with another metal that is solid or liquid at room temperature according to the proportion of mercury present and is used especially in making tooth cements 2: a mixture of different elements Examples of amalgam

Question 32

Redress

Answer 32

Simple Definition of redress : to correct (something that is unfair or wrong) Full Definition of redress transitive verb 1 a (1) : to set right : remedy (2) : to make up for : compensate b : to remove the cause of (a grievance or complaint) c : to exact reparation for : avenge 2 archaic a : to requite (a person) for a wrong or loss b : heal Examples of redress It is time to redress the injustices of the past.

Question 33

Proffer

Answer 33

Simple Definition of proffer : to offer or give (something) to someone Examples of proffer He proffered advice on how best to proceed.

Question 34

Abjure

Answer 34

Simple Definition of abjure : to reject (something) formally ``` 1 a : to renounce upon oath b : to reject solemnly 2 : to abstain from : avoid ``` Examples of abjure

Question 35

Revitalize

Answer 35

Simple Definition of revitalize Popularity: Bottom 50% of words : to make (someone or something) active, healthy, or energetic again Full Definition of revitalize re·vi·tal·izedre·vi·tal·iz·ing transitive verb : to give new life or vigor to Examples of revitalize The mayor hopes to revitalize the city.

Question 36

Consolidate

Answer 36

Simple Definition of consolidate : to join or combine together into one thing : to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure ``` Full Definition of consolidate con·sol·i·dat·edcon·sol·i·dat·ing transitive verb 1 : to join together into one whole : unite 2 : to make firm or secure : strengthen 3 : to form into a compact mass ``` Examples of consolidate The two funds will consolidate into one. The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position. Rebel forces have consolidated their hold on the region.

Question 37

dismantle

Answer 37

Simple Definition of dismantle Popularity: Bottom 50% of words : to take (something, such as a machine or structure) apart so that it is in separate pieces : to destroy (something) in an orderly way : to gradually cause (something) to come to an end Full Definition of dismantle dis·man·tleddis·man·tling play \-ˈmant-liŋ, -ˈman-təl-\ transitive verb 1 : to take to pieces; also : to destroy the integrity or functioning of 2 : to strip of dress or covering : divest 3 : to strip of furniture and equipment Examples of dismantle The mechanic dismantled the engine to repair it. When will they dismantle the old bridge? The after-school program was dismantled due to lack of funding. He accuses them of trying to dismantle the country's legal system.

Question 38

refurbish

Answer 38

Simple Definition of refurbish Popularity: Bottom 50% of words : to repair and make improvements to (something, such as a building) Full Definition of refurbish transitive verb : to brighten or freshen up : renovate

Question 39

Indignity

Answer 39

Simple Definition of indignity Popularity: Bottom 40% of words : an act or occurrence that hurts someone's dignity or pride : an insulting or embarrassing act or occurrence Examples of indignity He remembers all the indignities he had to suffer in the early years of his career. We must endure the indignities of growing old. He suffered the indignity of being forced to leave the courtroom. The indignity of it all was too much to bear.

Question 40

epiphany

Answer 40

Simple Definition of epiphany Popularity: Top 1% of lookups Epiphany : a Christian festival held on January 6 in honor of the coming of the three kings to the infant Jesus Christ : a moment in which you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way Full Definition of epiphany plural epiph·a·nies 1 capitalized : January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ 2 : an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being 3 a (1) : a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) : an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) : an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure b : a revealing scene or moment Examples of epiphany Invention has its own algorithm: genius, obsession, serendipity, and epiphany in some unknowable combination. —Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 12 May 2008 One day, a New York composer met an expert on Asian domesticated elephants, and together they reached some sort of freakish epiphany and decided to see if elephants could learn to play music. —Jon Pareles, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2002 One epiphany came when a dozen engineers in northern New Mexico saw a lone, fading Xerox paper carton bobbing in a swamp of old motor oil at the bottom of a pit. —Michelle Conlin, Business Week, 1 Nov. 1999 Seeing her father again when she was an adult was an epiphany that changed her whole view of her childhood.

Question 41

Disclosure

Answer 41

Simple Definition of disclosure Popularity: Top 40% of words : the act of making something known : the act of disclosing something : something (such as information) that is made known or revealed : something that is disclosed Examples of disclosure We demand full disclosure of the facts. ``` Full Definition of disclosure 1 : the act or an instance of disclosing : exposure 2 : something disclosed : revelation ```

Question 42

Segregate

Answer 42

Simple Definition of segregate Popularity: Bottom 40% of words : to separate groups of people because of their particular race, religion, etc. : to not allow people of different races to be together in (a place, such as a school) ``` Full Definition of segregate seg·re·gat·edseg·re·gat·ing transitive verb 1 : to separate or set apart from others or from the general mass : isolate 2 : to cause or force the separation of (as from the rest of society) intransitive verb 1 : separate, withdraw 2 : to practice or enforce a policy of segregation 3 : to undergo genetic segregation ``` Examples of segregate The civil rights movement fought against practices that segregated blacks and whites. Many states at that time continued to segregate public schools.

Question 43

Induce

Answer 43

Simple Definition of induce : to cause (someone or something) to do something : to cause (something) to happen or exist medical : to give (a pregnant woman) special medicine in order to make her give birth : to cause (labor or birth) to begin by giving special drugs to a pregnant woman ``` Full Definition of induce in·ducedin·duc·ing transitive verb 1 a : to move by persuasion or influence b : to call forth or bring about by influence or stimulation 2 a : effect, cause b : to cause the formation of c : to produce (as an electric current) by induction 3 : to determine by induction; specifically : to infer from particulars ``` Examples of induce The advertisement is meant to induce people to eat more fruit. No one knows what induced him to leave. Her illness was induced by overwork. They will induce labor to avoid complications.

Question 44

Soothe

Answer 44

Simple Definition of soothe : to cause (someone) to be calmer, less angry, etc. : to cause (a part of the body) to feel better : to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe Full Definition of soothe soothedsooth·ing transitive verb 1 : to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate 2 : relieve, alleviate 3 : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to intransitive verb : to bring peace, composure, or quietude ``` Examples of soothe The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer. This cream soothes aching muscles. Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath. Nothing can soothe their pain. ```

Question 45

Suspense

Answer 45

Simple Definition of suspense : a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen Full Definition of suspense 1 : the state of being suspended : suspension 2 a : mental uncertainty : anxiety b : pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome 3 : the state or character of being undecided or doubtful : indecisiveness Examples of suspense I can't bear the suspense. The suspense builds as the story progresses. Alfred Hitchcock was a master of suspense. The movie is a suspense thriller.

Question 46

Bend

Answer 46

Simple Definition of bend : to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved : to curve out of a straight line or position : to move your body so that it is not straight Full Definition of bend bent play \ˈbent\ bend·ing transitive verb 1 : to constrain or strain to tension by curving 2 a : to turn or force from straight or even to curved or angular b : to force from a proper shape c : to force back to an original straight or even condition 3 : fasten 4 a : to cause to turn from a straight course : deflect b : to guide or turn toward : direct c : incline, dispose d : to adapt to one's purpose : distort 5 : to direct strenuously or with interest : apply 6 : to make submissive : subdue Examples of bend bend a wire into a circle bend the cable around a wheel He bent the bow and shot an arrow from it. His glasses got bent when he dropped them. The trees were bending in the wind. The branch will bend before it breaks. She bent down to pick up a piece of paper and then she straightened up again. He bent back to look up at the ceiling. bend to the left and then bend to the right

Question 47

Exonerate

Answer 47

Simple Definition of exonerate : to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc. ``` Full Definition of exonerate transitive verb 1 : to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship 2 : to clear from accusation or blame ``` Examples of exonerate

Question 48

Veracity

Answer 48

Simple Definition of veracity : truth or accuracy : the quality of being truthful or honest ``` Full Definition of veracity plural ve·rac·i·ties 1 : devotion to the truth : truthfulness 2 : power of conveying or perceiving truth 3 : conformity with truth or fact : accuracy 4 : something true ``` Examples of veracity What gives the book its integrity are the simplicity and veracity of these recipes and the small touches—bits of history, discovery and personal reflection. —Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, 31 Mar. 1998 The trial began with a flurry of motions and questions challenging the judge's authority and veracity. The defendants earlier had called the judge's authority into question when jurors were selected two weeks ago. —Chris Bird, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Jan. 1996 … some documentary photographers supported the photographer's right to find essential rather than literal truths in any situation, while others … insisted on absolute veracity, maintaining that for images to be true to both medium and event, situations should be found, not reenacted. —Naomi Rosenblum, A World History of Photography, 1989 We questioned the veracity of his statements. The jury did not doubt the veracity of the witness.

Question 49

Propriety

Answer 49

Simple Definition of propriety : behavior that is accepted as socially or morally correct and proper : the state or quality of being correct and proper proprieties : rules of correct social behavior Full Definition of propriety plural pro·pri·e·ties 1: true nature 2 : a special characteristic : peculiarity 3: the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness 4 a : conformity to what is socially acceptable in conduct or speech b : fear of offending against conventional rules of behavior especially between the sexes c plural : the customs and manners of polite society Examples of propriety If Madison felt the same annoyance with the dissenters, his prim sense of political propriety forbade him from stooping to personal attacks. —Jack N. Rakove, Original Meanings …, 1996 His austere and basically humble personality imposes a curious damp propriety upon his memorial. —John Updike, New Yorker, 1 July 1991 In contemporary America the appearance of prosperity is all too often taken as a sign of propriety. —Jack Beatty, Atlantic, December 1989 She conducted herself with propriety. They debated the propriety of the punishment that he was given. When attending a wedding, there are certain proprieties that must be observed.

Question 50

Eulogize

Answer 50

Simple Definition of eulogize : to say or write good things about (someone or something); especially : to praise (someone who has died) in a eulogy Examples of eulogize He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend. Full Definition of eulogize eu·lo·gizedeu·lo·giz·ing transitive verb : to speak or write in high praise of : extol

Question 51

Rectitude

Answer 51

Simple Definition of rectitude : the quality of being honest and morally correct Full Definition of rectitude 1 : the quality or state of being straight 2 : moral integrity : righteousness 3 : the quality or state of being correct in judgment or procedure Examples of rectitude

Question 52

Timorous

Answer 52

Simple Definition of timorous : easily frightened ``` Full Definition of timorous 1 : of a timid disposition : fearful 2 : expressing or suggesting timidity ``` Examples of timorous a shy and timorous teenager He spoke with a timorous voice.

Question 53

Undone

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Simple Definition of undone : not fastened or tied : not done : unfinished : defeated or destroyed Examples of undone There were still some tasks left undone. Full Definition of undone : not done : not performed or finished

Question 54

Flustered

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Simple Definition of fluster : to make (someone) nervous and confused ``` Full Definition of fluster flus·teredflus·ter·ing play \-t(ə-)riŋ\ transitive verb 1 : to make tipsy 2 : to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset ``` Examples of fluster The interruption flustered the speaker. Some speakers fluster more easily than others.

Question 55

nonplus

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Definition of nonplus : a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary Another second meaning nonplussed also nonplused also nonplus·ing transitive verb : to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do : perplex Examples of nonplus Synonym Discussion of nonplus puzzle, perplex, bewilder, distract, nonplus, confound, dumbfound mean to baffle and disturb mentally. puzzle implies existence of a problem difficult to solve . perplex adds a suggestion of worry and uncertainty especially about making a necessary decision .

Question 56

Ruffle

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Simple Definition of ruffle : to move or lift (something) so that it is no longer smooth : to make (someone) irritated, annoyed, worried, etc. ``` Full Definition of ruffle transitive verb 1 a : roughen, abrade b : trouble, vex 2: to erect (as feathers) in or like a ruff 3 a : to flip through (as pages) b : shuffle 4 : to make into a ruffle ``` Examples of ruffle Her hair was ruffled by the wind. He ruffled some people with his constant complaining.

Question 57

Imperturbable

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Simple Definition of imperturbable : very calm : very hard to disturb or upset Full Definition of imperturbable : marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene Examples of imperturbable Although he seems outwardly imperturbable, he can get very angry at times.

Question 58

Becalm

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``` Definition of becalmtransitive verb 1 a : to keep motionless by lack of wind b : to stop the progress of 2 : to make calm : soothe ``` Examples of becalm

Question 59

Soothe

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Simple Definition of soothe : to cause (someone) to be calmer, less angry, etc. : to cause (a part of the body) to feel better : to cause (pain) to go away or become less severe ``` Full Definition of soothe soothedsooth·ing transitive verb 1 : to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate 2 : relieve, alleviate 3 : to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to ``` ``` Examples of soothe The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer. This cream soothes aching muscles. Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath. Nothing can soothe their pain. ```

Question 60

Buoy(two different meanings)

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first meaning noun Simple Definition of buoy : an object that floats on water in a lake, bay, river, etc., to show areas that are safe or dangerous for boats ``` second meaning of buoy: verb Simple Definition of buoy : to cause (someone) to feel happy or confident : to lift or improve (something) ``` Examples of buoy The tax breaks should help to buoy the economy.

Question 61

Prominent

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Simple Definition of prominent : important and well-known : easily noticed or seen : sticking out in a way that is easily seen or noticed ``` Full Definition of prominent 1 : standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant 2 a : readily noticeable : conspicuous b : widely and popularly known : ``` Examples of prominent … and a small precise mouth he kept pursed over teeth a shade too prominent and yellow. —John Updike, The Afterlife, 1994 When the easy way out seemed to be for a number of prominent men to support a petition to get Davis a pardon, which, if granted, would get the President and others off the hook, Davis was determined to let them hang there. —Robert Penn Warren, Jefferson Davis Gets His Citizenship Back, 1980 His eyes, which tended to bulge when he was exercised, were not quite prominent. —E. L. Doctorow, Ragtime, 1974 I don't mind his calling me raw. He is reckoned raw himself and at the same time perhaps the most prominent of the younger poets here. —Robert Frost, letter, c. 16 June 1913 He quickly became prominent in the music industry. He placed the award in a prominent position on his desk. He has a prominent nose. the most prominent peak in the mountain range

Question 62

Pivotal

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Simple Definition of pivotal Popularity: Top 20% of words : very important Examples of pivotal She is at a pivotal point in her career.

Question 63

Salient

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Simple Definition of salient : very important or noticeable ``` Full Definition of salient 1 : moving by leaps or springs : jumping 2 : jetting upward 3 a : projecting beyond a line, surface, or level b : standing out conspicuously : prominent; especially : of notable significance ``` Synonym Discussion of salient noticeable, remarkable, prominent, outstanding, conspicuous, salient, striking mean attracting notice or attention.

Question 64

Solemn

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``` Simple Definition of solemn Popularity: Top 10% of words : very serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression : sad and serious : done or made sincerely ``` Full Definition of solemn 1: marked by the invocation of a religious sanction 2: marked by the observance of established form or ceremony; specifically : celebrated with full liturgical ceremony 3 a : awe-inspiring : sublime b : marked by grave sedateness and earnest sobriety c : somber, gloomy EXAMPLES: To the vast majority of people in this Muslim nation of 145 million, Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance, not war and hatred. It requires that women dress modestly, but not make themselves invisible. Its mosques are solemn and silent, but its shrines are relaxed and colorful. Its liturgy says Islam should be spread by persuasion, not by force … —Pamela Constable, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2001 He spoke in a solemn and thoughtful manner. He wore a very solemn expression on his face. He recited the poem in a solemn voice. A solemn crowd gathered around the grave. We made a solemn promise to love each other forever. Synonym Discussion of solemn: serious, grave, solemn, sedate, staid, sober, earnest mean not light or frivolous. serious implies a concern for what really matters .

Question 65

Abandon(two meanings)

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Simple Definition of abandon : to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help) : to leave and never return to (something) : to leave (a place) because of danger 1 a : to give up to the control or influence of another person or agent b : to give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in Examples of abandon They abandoned the car on a back road. That house was abandoned years ago. The approaching fire forced hundreds of people to abandon their homes. The officer refused to abandon his post. From Dictionary Reference: to leave completely and finally; forsake utterly; desert: to abandon one's farm; to abandon a child; to abandon a sinking ship. 2. to give up; discontinue; withdraw from: to abandon a research project; to abandon hopes for a stage career. 3. to give up the control of: to abandon a city to an enemy army. Second meaning: noun aban·don Simple Definition of abandon : a feeling or attitude of wild or complete freedom