801-825

Question 1

accommodate

Answer 1

v. to oblige; to provide a service or favor; to fit

Question 2

disrepute

Answer 2

n. the absence or loss of reputation

Question 3

impervious

Answer 3

adj. completely resistant to penetration; unaffected

Question 4

squalid

Answer 4

adj. having a dirty or lowly appearance

Question 5

truncate

Answer 5

v. to cut short

Question 6

consolidate

Answer 6

v. to combine into a whole; to strengthen

Question 7

flaunt

Answer 7

v. to display ostentatiously; to show off; to boast

Question 8

deter

Answer 8

v. to prevent or discourage from acting by means of fear or doubt

Question 9

demographics

Answer 9

n. the distribution of human population groups

Question 10

autonomy

Answer 10

n. independence; self-government

Question 11

demeanor

Answer 11

n. outward behavior, esp. that reveals one’s personality or attitude

Question 12

vindicate

Answer 12

v. to clear of blame with supporting arguments or proof

Question 13

iniquity

Answer 13

n. extreme immorality or injustice; wickedness

Question 14

incapacitate

Answer 14

adj. to make unable to function in normal activities; disable

Question 15

salutary

Answer 15

adj. beneficial; favorable to health

Question 16

lore

Answer 16

n. knowledge about a particular subject, esp. of a traditional or popular nature

Question 17

innate

Answer 17

adj. possessed at birth; inborn

Question 18

drivel

Answer 18

n. stupid or childish talk

Question 19

predilection

Answer 19

n. a special liking for something; a preference

Question 20

trace

Answer 20

n. a faint amount

Question 21

disparage

Answer 21

v. to speak in a disapproving or slighting manner; to belittle

Question 22

trove

Answer 22

n. a collection of valuable items

Question 23

jut

Answer 23

v. to stick out; project

Question 24

escalate

Answer 24

v. to increase or intensify

Question 25

congenial

Answer 25

adj. suited to one’s needs or nature; friendly; sympathetic