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Question 1

abrupt

Answer 1

1. To be sudden; out of expectations.
2. To be brief without trying to be friendly.
3. After the announcement of a change in corporate leadership was made, an abrupt and uncomfortable silence took hold of the room.

Question 2

accrue

Answer 2

To amass or gather wealth of some sort over a period of time.
His retirement benefits have been accrued for over 40 years.

Question 3

acquit

Answer 3

To officially declare the innocence of somebody after they have been charged with a crime.
The jury voted to acquit the movie star of all charges.

Question 4

acute

Answer 4

Describes a situation that is considered to be either very bad, extremely serious or painful.
In light of the acute monetary crisis, the government printed more currency.

Question 5

adamant

Answer 5

Being extremely determined and resolute in ones opinions; not influenced by others who ask to reconsider.
The young man was adamant in his decision of going abroad.

Question 6

additive

Answer 6

An ingredient added to food to change the food in some way.
The yogurt included an additive to make it sweeter.

Question 7

adrenal

Answer 7

Functions relating to the kidneys
Because of kidney disease, the adrenal functioning of the patient was inhibited.

Question 8

adverse

Answer 8

Unfavorable
Adverse conditions in the upper atmosphere prevented the shuttle take- off.

Question 9

aeronautics

Answer 9

The science, art, theory and practice of creating, making and using an aircraft.

Question 10

aftermath

Answer 10

The repercussions of a disastrous event, or the period after which the disastrous event occurred.
In the aftermath of the war, children wandered through the streets searching for their parents.