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Question 1

Patronize (V) -
1. Don’t patronize me!
2. I patronize the library regularly.
S: condescend
A: humble

Answer 1

Patronize (V) - treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority/frequent (a store) as a customer

Question 2

Portly (ADJ) -
1. The portly woman was smiling when she returned.
2. He was a man of portly presence.
S: plump
A: slim

Answer 2

Portly (ADJ) - having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man)

Question 3

Anti-corruption (ADJ) -
1. The party has launched an anti-corruption drive.
2. He is a leading light in the anti-corruption crusade.
S: righteous
A: dishonorable

Answer 3

Anti-corruption (ADJ) - designed to eradicate or prevent dishonest or fraudulent conduct, especially in a political context

Question 4

Conscript (N) -
1. A peasant conscript army was established.
2. He was conscripted into the German army.
S: recruit
A: volunteer

Answer 4

Conscript (N) - enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services