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Question 1

crush

Answer 1

V.
To crush something means to press it very hard so that its shape is destroyed or so that it breaks into pieces.
Ex. Their vehicle was crushed by an army tank.
Syn. squash, break, smash

Question 2

cultivate

Answer 2

V.
1. If you cultivate an attitude, image, or skill, you try hard to develop it and make it stronger or better.
Ex. Cultivating a positive mental attitude towards yourself can reap tremendous benefits.
Syn. grow, develop, foster
2. If you cultivate someone or cultivate a friendship with them, you try hard to develop a friendship with them.
Ex. The President has carefully cultivated relationships with at least five influential ministers.

Question 3

derive

Answer 3

V.
to come from or find something from its starting
Ex 1. The English word “decadent” is derived from the Latin word “decadere.”
Ex 2. He derives great joy from growing vegetables in his backyard.
Syn. obtain

Question 4

dictate

Answer 4

V.
1. If someone dictates to someone else, they tell them what they should do or can do.
Ex. What right has one country to dictate the environmental standards of another?
2. If one thing dictates another, the first thing causes or influences the second thing.
Ex. The way in which they dress is dictated by very rigid fashion rules.

Question 5

distinguish

Answer 5

V.
If you can distinguish one thing from another or distinguish between two things, you can see or understand how they are different.
Ex. Could he distinguish right from wrong?
Syn. differentiate, discriminate

Question 6

docile

Answer 6

Adj.
A person or animal that is docile is quiet, not aggressive, and easily controlled.
Ex. They wanted a low-cost, docile workforce.
Syn. obedient, manageable

Question 7

endanger

Answer 7

V.
To endanger something or someone means to put them in a situation where they might be harmed or destroyed completely.
Ex. The debate could endanger the proposed peace talks.
Syn. risk, threaten, compromise

Question 8

engross

Answer 8

V.
to become completely
occupied or involved in an activity
Ex 1. The teacher’s lecture engrossed the entire class.
Ex. 2 O. Henry’s short stories engross readers all the way to their surprise endings.
Syn. engage

Question 9

flaw

Answer 9

N.
1. A flaw in someone’s character is an undesirable quality that they have.
Ex. The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper.
Syn. weakness, defect
2. A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid.
Ex. Almost all of these studies have serious flaws.
Syn. error, mistake, fault

Question 10

harvest

Answer 10

V./N.
1. When you harvest a crop, you gather it in.
Ex. Many farmers are refusing to harvest the cane.
2. If you harvest a large number of things, you collect them, often by making great efforts.
Ex. In his new career as a restaurateur he has blossomed and harvested many awards.
Syn. collect, gain