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Question 1

Eaves (n)

Answer 1

Usually, eaves. the overhanging lower edge of a roof.

The bird built a nest in the eaves of the house.

Question 2

Dredge (v)

Answer 2

to clear out with a dredge; remove sand, silt, mud, etc., from the bottom of.

They regularly must dredge San Diego Bay as silt builds up on the bottom.

Question 3

Czar (n)

Answer 3

an emperor or king.

The czar of Russia was overthrown during the Russian Revolution.

Question 4

Ennoble (v)

Answer 4

to elevate in degree, excellence, or respect; dignify; exalt:

His was a personality ennobled by true generosity.

Question 5

Elopement (n)

Answer 5

an act or instance of running off secretly, as to be married.

The family was disappointed at their elopement.

Question 6

Dogmatic (adj)

Answer 6

of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas; doctrinal.

They are dogmatic about the dogma of the church.

Question 7

Acumen (n)

Answer 7

keen insight; shrewdness:

He showed remarkable acumen in business matters.

Question 8

Inducement (n)

Answer 8

to lead or move by persuasion or influence

The organization gave bonuses as an inducement for a good job.

Question 9

Pursuant (adj)

Answer 9

proceeding after; following (usually followed by to ):

Pursuant to his studies he took a job in an office.