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Question 1

condescend

Answer 1

v. to lower oneself to a less formal or less dignified level

Question 2

enigma

Answer 2

n. something that is puzzling, ambiguous, mysterious, or inexplicable; a perplexing puzzle

Question 3

plight

Answer 3

n. sad situation

Question 4

impasse

Answer 4

n. a dead-end

Question 5

ostensible

Answer 5

adj. outwardly appearing as such

Question 6

sluggish

Answer 6

adj. lazy; lacking energy

Question 7

bland

Answer 7

adj. having a moderate, undisturbed quality

Question 8

hovel

Answer 8

n. a small, miserable dwelling

Question 9

compel

Answer 9

v. to cause to occur by pressure; to force

Question 10

artisan

Answer 10

n. a worker trained or skilled in some manual trade

Question 11

impeccable

Answer 11

adj. flawless

Question 12

surmount

Answer 12

v. to overcome (e.g., an obstacle); to climb to the top of

Question 13

pastoral

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adj. relating to country life, esp. of shepherds; rustic

Question 14

superfluous

Answer 14

adj. unnecessary; extra

Question 15

avert

Answer 15

v. to turn away

Question 16

mandate

Answer 16

n. a command; an order

Question 17

proscribe

Answer 17

v. to prohibit or forbid; to denounce

Question 18

consanguinity

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n. blood relationship

Question 19

prone

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adj. tending or likely to do something; lying face down

Question 20

credible

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adj. capable of being believed

Question 21

complicity

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n. involvement as an accomplice in a crime or wrongful act

Question 22

kudos

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n. glory; fame

Question 23

fruitless

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adj. without results; unprofitable

Question 24

paucity

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n. smallness of number; scarcity

Question 25

sycophant

Answer 25

n. one who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence