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Question 1

ambiguous

Answer 1

Adj.
1. If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
Syn. vague
Ex. They may not be fully aware of what they are voting for because of ambiguous language on the ballot paper.
2. difficult to understand or classify;
Syn. obscure

Question 2

arbitrary

Answer 2

adj.
If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
Ex.Arbitrary arrests and detention without trial were common.
Syn. dictatorialness, tyranny

Question 3

assert

Answer 3

V.
1. If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly.
Ex. The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal.
Syn. state, argue, maintain, declare
2. If you assert yourself, you speak and act in a forceful way, so that people take notice of you.
Ex. He’s speaking up and asserting himself confidently.

Question 4

astounding

Answer 4

Adj.
If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.
Ex.
1. The scientists made an astounding discovery.
2. The fans were astounded by their team’s success.
Syn. amazing, striking, brilliant, astonishing, stunning

Question 5

astute

Answer 5

Adj.
If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.
Ex. He made a series of astute business decisions.
Syn. intelligent, bright,

Question 6

concur

Answer 6

V.
If one person concurs with another person, the two people agree. You can also say that two people concur.
Ex. Both doctors concurred in this decision.
Syn. agree, accord, approve, assent

Question 7

deceptive

Answer 7

Adj.
If something is deceptive, it encourages you to believe something which is not true.
Ex. Appearances can be deceptive.
Syn. misleading, false, fake

Question 8

designate

Answer 8

V.
1. When you designate someone or something as a particular thing, you formally give them that description or name.
Ex. There are efforts under way to designate the bridge a historic landmark.
Syn. specify, term, class, describe
2. If something is designated for a particular purpose, it is set aside for that purpose.
Ex. Smoking is allowed in designated areas.
Syn. choose, reserve

Question 9

instigate

Answer 9

V.
To initiate or bring about, often by inciting
Ex. The violence was instigated by ex-members of the secret police.
Syn. provoke, initiate, bring about

Question 10

mundane

Answer 10

Adj.
Something that is mundane is very ordinary and not at all interesting or unusual.
Ex. Sometimes when a person is vulnerable for psychiatric reasons some relatively mundane thing triggers enormous resentment.
Syn. ordinary, routine, commonplace, banal