701-725

Question 1

trowel

Answer 1

n. a flat-bladed tool used for spreading cement

Question 2

dislodge

Answer 2

v. to force out of a concealed position

Question 3

loath

Answer 3

adj. unwilling, reluctant

Question 4

zenith

Answer 4

n. maximum; the highest point

Question 5

dank

Answer 5

adj. unpleasantly damp

Question 6

dormant

Answer 6

adj. inactive, but capable of being active

Question 7

haggard

Answer 7

adj. appearing tired and thin, as from anxiety, disease, hunger, etc.

Question 8

masonry

Answer 8

n. stonework or brickwork

Question 9

dilettante

Answer 9

n. one who engages an art with only superficial skill; an amateur

Question 10

jocular

Answer 10

adj. characterized by joking

Question 11

antipathy

Answer 11

n. a feeling of strong repulsion or aversion

Question 12

quarry

Answer 12

n. a hunted bird or animal; prey

Question 13

ingenuous

Answer 13

adj. innocent; naive

Question 14

implicate

Answer 14

v. to incriminate; to show or suggest involvement

Question 15

paternal

Answer 15

adj. relating to or characteristic of a father

Question 16

aver

Answer 16

v. to affirm or declare

Question 17

liberal

Answer 17

adj. generous; giving freely

Question 18

perennial

Answer 18

adj. lasting through the years

Question 19

levy

Answer 19

v. to impose or collect, usually taxes

Question 20

prevail

Answer 20

v. to triumph over; to be or become most common

Question 21

prowess

Answer 21

n. superior skill or ability

Question 22

abdicate

Answer 22

v. to willingly give up the position of king, queen, etc; to choose not to fulfill a role or duty

Question 23

accord

Answer 23

n. agreement

Question 24

palpable

Answer 24

adj. capable of being handled, touched, or felt; easily perceived

Question 25

spontaneous

Answer 25

adj. occurring naturally or without forethought