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Question 1

The ___ efforts of scientists have led to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in various fields (FATIGUE)

Answer 1

indefatigable

never giving up or getting tired of doing something

Question 2

The ___ of a philosophical question often lies in its ability to challenge our fundamental beliefs and perspectives (PROFOUND)

Answer 2

profundity

the quality of understanding or dealing with a subject at a very serious level

Question 3

The ___ in income and wealth distribution contribute to social inequality (DISPARATE)

Answer 3

disparity

Question 4

The ___ nature of the debate reflects contrasting viewpoints and conflicting interests (DICHOTOMY)

Answer 4

dichotomous

involving two completely opposing ideas or things

Question 5

The ___ of fame highlights the fleeting nature of public attention and admiration (EPHEMERAL)

Answer 5

Ephemerality

the quality or state of lasting only for a short time

Question 6

The professor’s lecture was characterized by a high degree of ___ and intellectual rigor (ERUDITE)

Answer 6

Erudition

Question 7

The economist’s analysis provided a ___ understanding of the complex interplay between supply and demand dynamics (NUANCE)

Answer 7

nuanced

with very slight differences in meaning or expression

Question 8

Jennie is a foreign student in a homogenous school so it is understandable why she is ___ (SHOULDER)

Answer 8

cold-shouldered

to treat somebody in an unfriendly way

Question 9

Demand for __ delivery has greatly risen during the COVID-19 pandemic as people avoid going outside (STEP)

Answer 9

doorstep

Question 10

No amount of __ succeeded in getting the soldier to reveal his identity (ARM)

Answer 10

armament

the process of increasing the amount of weapons an army or a country has, especially to prepare for war

Question 11

He lies __ on the couch after his binges, not aware of anything else happening around (SENSE)

Answer 11

insensately

not aware of what you are doing or what is happening around you

Question 12

Because I never accept any kinds of alcoholic drink, my friend gave me a __ look when I ordered champagne (QUIZ)

Answer 12

quizzical

showing that you are slightly surprised

Question 13

The ___ army finally surrendered after failing to lift the siege the third time (BATTLE)

Answer 13

battle-scarred

a person or place that is battle-scarred has been in a war or fight and shows the signs of injury or damage

Question 14

Airport employees worked ___ to handle the unexpected traffic (FEVER)

Answer 14

feverish

showing strong feelings of excitement or worry, often with a lot of activity or quick movements

Question 15

ephemera

Answer 15

objects that, when they were produced, were not intended to last a long time or were specially produced for one occasion

Question 16

battle-hardened

Answer 16

having experience of war and therefore effective at fighting battles