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Question 1

gilt

Answer 1

gold in color

Question 2

infer

Answer 2

to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.

Question 3

subvert

Answer 3

overthrow

Question 4

demur

Answer 4

to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.

Question 5

assuage

Answer 5

to make mild or less severe

Question 6

entail

Answer 6

to impose as a burden

Question 7

damask

Answer 7

a reversible fabric of linen, silk, cotton, or wool, woven with patterns.

Question 8

mandate

Answer 8

command or public issue given to an elected official by the voters

Question 9

convex

Answer 9

having a surface that is curved or rounded outward. Compare concave ( def 1 ) .

Question 10

contrite

Answer 10

caused by or showing sincere remorse.

Question 11

octave

Answer 11

an interval of 8 notes

Question 12

squaw

Answer 12

female indian

Question 13

curtail

Answer 13

to cut short

Question 14

membrane

Answer 14

a thin, pliable layer of tissue

Question 15

flout

Answer 15

treat with disdain

Question 16

laity

Answer 16

the body of religious worshipers

Question 17

oriole

Answer 17

bird

Question 18

orient

Answer 18

of the orient, Far East, Asian