Vocabualry Words

Question 1

Aberration

Answer 1

A state or condition markedly different from the norm, a disorder in one’s mental state.

Question 2

Abstinence

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The trait of abstaining

Question 3

Archaic

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Very old seeming to belong to an earlier period

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Arid

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Lacking sufficient water/lifeless

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Capitulate

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Surrender under agreed conditions

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Condescending

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Characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

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Cordial

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Politely warm and friendly

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Deference

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Courteous regard for people’s feelings

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Denounce

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Speak out against

Question 10

Dichotomy

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Being twofold / classification into two opposed parts

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Digression

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A message that departs from the main subject

Question 12

Diligent

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Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

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Edifice

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A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place/ a complex systems of beliefs

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Egregious

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Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

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Enervating

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Causing weakness

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Elusive

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Skillful at eluding capture

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Fortuitous

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Occurring by a happy chance

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Heretic

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A person who holds unorthodox opinions un any field/religion

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Indifference

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The trait if seeming calm and seeming not to care

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Listless

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Lacking zest or vivacity

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Opulent

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Rich and superior in quality

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Prominent

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Conspicuous in position or importance

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Rancorous

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Showing deep seated resentment

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Unobtrusive

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Undesirably noticeable

Question 25

Venerable

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To be admired/ profoundly honored