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Question 1

Tactile

Answer 1

perceptible to a sense of touch, tangible

Question 2

terse

Answer 2

brief and to the point; effective and concise

Question 3

tirade

Answer 3

long and angry violent speech

Question 4

transient

Answer 4

remaining in a place only a brief time

Question 5

tyro

Answer 5

one who has the skill of a beginner

Question 6

abate

Answer 6

to reduce in amount or degree, lessen

Question 7

abrasive

Answer 7

harsh and rough in manner or feel

Question 8

abscond

Answer 8

to leave quickly and secretly hide, often to avoid arrest or prosecution

Question 9

ambiguous

Answer 9

the paleontologists uncovered interesting fossils, the source of which was ambiguous

Question 10

bolster

Answer 10

to provide support

Question 11

cavalier

Answer 11

a gallant or chivalrous man, a gentleman

Question 12

circumspect

Answer 12

showing watchfulness, caution, or careful onsideration

Question 13

cogent

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appealing strongly to reason; logically convincing

Question 14

console

Answer 14

to comfort

Question 15

cordial

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friendly and sociable

Question 16

decimate

Answer 16

to destroy a measurable or large proportion of

Question 17

delegate

Answer 17

to authorize a task, to commit or entrust to another

Question 18

delineate

Answer 18

to represent by sketch or diagram

Question 19

delinquent

Answer 19

failing or neglectful of a duty

Question 20

demean

Answer 20

to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase

Question 21

derogatory

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disparaging, belittling

Question 22

despicable

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contemptible

Question 23

desultory

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not connected with what precedes

Question 24

diverse

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differing; having distinct characteristics

Question 25

efface

Answer 25

to rub or wipe out; to erase

Question 26

embellish

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to make beautiful or elegant by adding attractive or ornamental features

Question 27

eminent

Answer 27

high in station, merit, or esteem

Question 28

encroach

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to take another’s possessions or rights gradually or stealthily; to move beyond proper limits

Question 29

entitled

Answer 29

having a right or claim to something

Question 30

enumerate

Answer 30

to name one by one

Question 31

evoke

Answer 31

to call or summon forth

Question 32

execrable

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deserving hate; of extremely inferior quality

Question 33

expansive

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having a wide range or extent; comprehensive; extensive

Question 34

frugal

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spending money very carefully, by denying oneself luxuries; inexpensive

Question 35

furtive

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stealthy or sly, like the actions of a thief

Question 36

gallant

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possessing a brave or chivalrous spirit

Question 37

illegal

Answer 37

not according to law

Question 38

imminent

Answer 38

dangerous and close at hand

Question 39

impede

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to be an obstacle or to place obstacles in the way of

Question 40

implacable

Answer 40

unable to be soothed

Question 41

impunity

Answer 41

exemption from punishment, penalty or harm; the perception of such exemption

Question 42

inadvertent

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accidental

Question 43

inquire

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to ask information about

Question 44

instill

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to infuse

Question 45

intangible

Answer 45

not perceptible to the touch

Question 46

integrity

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devotion to a strict moral or ethical code; being complete or without debilitating errors

Question 47

intercede

Answer 47

to plead for help for someone; to help others settle a disagreement