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Question 1

Aberration

Answer 1

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
ex: An example of an aberration is when the temperature in Minnesota hits 90 degrees in January — it’s nice and warm, but it’s really strange.

Question 2

Abstinence

Answer 2

The fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol

Question 3

Archaic

Answer 3

So extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
ex: those fat phones in 90s that are the size of a microwave

Question 4

Arid

Answer 4

Lacking sufficient water or rainfall
ex: Death Valley in Cali (it’s so dry there’s a reason why they’re not called “Life Valley”

Question 5

Capitulate

Answer 5

Surrender under agreed conditions

Question 6

Condescending

Answer 6

To describe someone who looked down on others
ex: me to anyone under 5’4

Question 7

Cordial

Answer 7

Politely warm and friendly

Question 8

Deference

Answer 8

Courteous regards for people’s feelings
synonym: respect, respectfulness

Question 9

Denounce

Answer 9

Speak out against

Question 10

Dichotomy

Answer 10

A classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
Ex: war and peace, love and hate

Question 11

Digression

Answer 11

A message that departs from the main subject; “But I digress” is a phrase often used by people when they realize they’re no longer “on-topic”

Question 12

Diligent

Answer 12

Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks
Ex: someone who is diligent works hard and carefully

Question 13

Edifice

Answer 13

A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
Synonym: building (prolly of importance)

Question 14

Egregious

Answer 14

Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; basically a word to describe something that stands out in a bad way

Question 15

Enervating

Answer 15

Causing weakness or debilitation
Ex: doing homework is enervating: they completely drain you of physical and emotional energy

Question 16

Elusive

Answer 16

Difficult to describe

Question 17

Fortuitous

Answer 17

Occurring by happy chance / lucky accident

Question 18

Heretic

Answer 18

A person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion). The word heretic is used in a religious context to talk about someone whose beliefs or actions act against the beliefs of some other specific religion

Question 19

Indifference

Answer 19

The trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

Question 20

Listless

Answer 20

Lacking zest or vivacity
Ex: “he was listless and bored.”

Question 21

Opulent

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Rich and superior in quality

Question 22

Prominent

Answer 22

Conspicuous in position or importance
Ex: a prominent person might be a big star - not just any ordinary person

Question 23

Rancorous

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Showing deep-seated resentment

Question 24

Unobtrusive

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Not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable; something that doesn’t attract much attention

Question 25

Venerable

Answer 25

Profoundly honored; to be admired and respected because of your status and age