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Question 1

arid

Answer 1

Describes a region that receives less than 25 cm of rainfall a year.
Rain had not all spring and the arid soil was cracked and dry.

Question 2

aspire

Answer 2

To try and achieve a specific goal.
He aspires to become a scientist.

Question 3

assess

Answer 3

To observe something in order to give your opinion on it or evaluate it.
The appraiser assessed the tax value of the house at 90,000.

Question 4

backdrop

Answer 4

A cloth that is very large and painted and it portrays the setting to the scene of a play.

Question 5

better off

Answer 5

To get a more desirable result.

Question 6

bilateral

Answer 6

Involving two groups of political nature.
Bilateral talks between North Korea and the United States could benefit nuclear stability.

Question 7

bisect

Answer 7

To divide something into two parts.
The two streets bisected and lead out into one large lane.

Question 8

bilingual

Answer 8

Adjective
Having the ability to speak two different languages. Noun
A person that has the ability to speak two different languages.
Bilingual teachers capable of teaching Spanish and English are needed in the United States.

Question 9

bland

Answer 9

Not having flavor, personality or concern.

Question 10

bouquet

Answer 10

A number of flowers that have been cut and chosen or arranged in a special manner.