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Question 1

allusive

Answer 1

(of a remark or reference) working by suggestion rather than explicit mention

Question 2

astute

Answer 2

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

Question 3

commence

Answer 3

begin; start

Question 4

convalescent

Answer 4

(of a person) recovering from an illness or operation

Question 5

curb

Answer 5

restrain or keep in check

Question 6

decry

Answer 6

publicly denounce

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment

Question 8

evoke

Answer 8

bring or recall to conscious mind

Question 9

fawn

Answer 9

(of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor or advantage

Question 10

fret

Answer 10

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

Question 11

glib

Answer 11

(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

Question 12

headstrong

Answer 12

self-willed and obstinate

Question 13

intermittent

Answer 13

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

Question 14

ire

Answer 14

anger

Question 15

languid

Answer 15

(of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort

Question 16

lull

Answer 16

calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

Question 17

mettlesome

Answer 17

(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage

Question 18

mollify

Answer 18

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)

Question 19

neutralize

Answer 19

render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect

Question 20

nonplussed

Answer 20

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

Question 21

precipitous

Answer 21

dangerously high or steep; (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration

Question 22

pretentious

Answer 22

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed

Question 23

profound

Answer 23

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense

Question 24

propagate

Answer 24

spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely

Question 25

recourse

Answer 25

a source of help in a difficult situation

Question 26

refute

Answer 26

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove

Question 27

regress

Answer 27

return to a former or less developed state

Question 28

repercussion

Answer 28

an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one

Question 29

replenish

Answer 29

fill (something) up again

Question 30

vigilant

Answer 30

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties