Anomaly - Boost

Question 1

anomaly

Answer 1

not following the general rule or method

noun

This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.

Question 2

anticipate

Answer 2

to expect especially with pleasure

verb

The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it would be.

Question 3

antipathy

Answer 3

a strong dislike

noun

Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious; she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.

Question 4

apex

Answer 4

the uppermost point

noun

The spring play was the apex of our school year.

Question 5

apprehension

Answer 5

fear of what may be coming

noun

Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.

Question 6

articulate

Answer 6

to express clearly

verb

She articulated her opinion on the price of the house.

Question 7

artificial

Answer 7

made by human beings often following a natural model or process

adjective

Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.

Question 8

assertion

Answer 8

something stated clearly and strongly

noun

His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh.

Question 9

austere

Answer 9

1. free from complications
2. unfriendly in appearance and manner
3. living a harsh life with few pleasures

adjective

1. He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods.
2. My boss had an austere expression on her face.
3. An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody.

Question 10

authenticity

Answer 10

being really what it seems to be

adjective

The police officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect’s story.

Question 11

avenue

Answer 11

a way to a place or goal

noun

The company has decided to pursue other avenues.

Question 12

avid

Answer 12

very eager

adjevtive

Gerald is an avid soccer fan.

Question 13

basic

Answer 13

relating to the base or basis

adjective

You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on to the advanced level.

Question 14

bear

Answer 14

1. to have as a feature
2. to give birth to
3. to bring forth
4. to put up with

verb

1. She bears a strong resemblance to your mother.
2. Judy will bear her first child later this year.
3. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year.
4. I can’t bear her complaining any longer!

Question 15

benevolent

Answer 15

having a desire to do good

adjective

Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.

Question 16

bias

Answer 16

an attitude that always favors one way of feeling over any other

noun

It’s important to avoid bias when investigating a crime.

Question 17

bittersweet

Answer 17

being both bitter and sweet

adjective

The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet.

Question 18

bolster

Answer 18

to support with or as if with a bolster

verb

If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.

Question 19

boost

noun

Answer 19

an increase in amount

noun

The boost in profits was a welcome change.

Question 20

boost

verb

Answer 20

to increase in force, power, or amount

verb

In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers.