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Question 1

Give the definition for: resilient.

Answer 1

adj. recovering readily from adversity, depression or the like

Question 2

Give the definition for: bereaved.

Answer 2

sorrowful through loss or deprivation

Question 3

Give the definition for: miscreant.

Answer 3

n. a person without moral scruples

Question 4

Give the definition for: discordant.

Answer 4

adj. not in agreement or harmony

Question 5

Give the definition for: sonorous.

Answer 5

adj. full and loud and deep

Question 6

Give the definition for: persevere.

Answer 6

v. to be persistent, refuse to stop

Question 7

Give the definition for: buoyant.

Answer 7

adj. tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

Question 8

Give the definition for: appease.

Answer 8

v. to make peace with

Question 9

Give the definition for: pacify.

Answer 9

v. to cause to be more favorably inclined; to gain the good will for

Question 10

Give the definition for: derision.

Answer 10

n. the act of treating with contempt