10/25

Question 1

Infraction (N) -
1. The tickets are infractions, which are handled within the administration.
2. Most companies may forgive an infraction or two, but after that they’re done.
S: transgression
A: obedience

Answer 1

Infraction (N) - a violation or infringement of a law or agreement

Question 2

Interject (V) -
1. She listened to us, interjecting remarks every so often.
2. If I may interject, I have things I would like to add.
S: insert
A: extract

Answer 2

Interject (V) - say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption

Question 3

Adjudicate (V) -
1. Who will select the judges to adjudicate the competition?
2. We asked him to adjudicate at the local flower show.
S: judge
A: equivocate

Answer 3

Adjudicate (V) - make a formal judgement or decision about a problem or disputed matter

Question 4

Malfeasance (N) -
1. The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance.
2. Two officials were dismissed by the bank for malfeasance.
S: illegal
A: honest

Answer 4

Malfeasance (N) - wrongdoing, especially by a public official