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Question 1

Adhere:

Answer 1

verb; stick completely to a surface or substance; believe in and follow the practices of

Question 2

Aloof:

Answer 2

Adjective; not friendly or forthcoming; cool & distant

Question 3

Ambiguous:

Answer 3

open to more than 1 interpretation; having a double meaning

Question 4

analyze:

Answer 4

verb; examine in detail, typically for purposes of explaining & interpreting (analysis; analytical)

Question 5

anecdote:

Answer 5

noun; a short & amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Question 6

antagonize:

Answer 6

verb: cause someone to become hostile

Question 7

anticipate:

Answer 7

verb; regard as probable; expect or predict

Question 8

apprehensive:

Answer 8

adjective; anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Question 9

arcane:

Answer 9

mysterious or secret

Question 10

assert:

Answer 10

verb; state a fact or belief confidently & forcefully

Question 11

assess:

Answer 11

verb; evaluate or estimate the nature, ability or quantity of

Question 12

attribute:

Answer 12

verb; regard something as being caused by someone or something

Question 13

Bear:

Answer 13

verb; endure an ordeal or difficulty

Question 14

befall:

Answer 14

(of something bad) happen to someone

Question 15

burgeon:

Answer 15

verb; begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish