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Question 1

adhere

Answer 1

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to believe in and follow the practices of
Example: It can be difficult to adhere to a workout regimen without coaching and discipline.

Question 2

advocate

Answer 2

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to publicly recommend or support
Example: Upon his appointment, the new vice president of the company promised to advocate for increased vacation time for all employees.

Question 3

allude

Answer 3

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to suggest or call attention to indirectly; to hint at
Example: Ididn’t mean to allude to your past breakup when discussing celebrity romances that ended badly.

Question 4

ambivalence

Answer 4

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Example: Understandably, Jillian struggled with ambivalence regarding the group project: she loved working with her friends but felt that the work was never divided evenly.

Question 5

analogous

Answer 5

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared
Example: The rocking of a ship against the waves has been described by some as analogous to the ups and downs of a rollercoaster ride.

Question 6

anecdote

Answer 6

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Example: Our professor opened the semester with a number of humorous anecdotes about excuses he has heard from students who missed class.

Question 7

apprehensive

Answer 7

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Example: Lauren was apprehensive about her upcoming violin recital: she had practiced enough but had never performed in front of more than four or five people.

Question 8

arbitrary

Answer 8

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Example: The town’s enforcement of parking rules felt arbitrary, as some days the rules would be strictly enforced and other days it seemed impossible to get a ticket no matter how severe the infraction.

Question 9

assert

Answer 9

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
Example: After listening to the rest of the board members shout over each other, Dominic felt the need to assert that this time could have been better spent offering practical solutions to the issue.

Question 10

bias

Answer 10

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
Example: Though she promised to be free of bias, it became evident very quickly that my mom preferred a dog over a cat as a po- tential pet.

Question 11

brevity

Answer 11

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: concise and exact use of words in writing or speech
Example: Sabrina’s notes were known for their brevity, as entire concepts were often summed up into a small series of words and phrases.

Question 12

buttress

Answer 12

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to increase the strength of or justification for; to reinforce
Example: The commissioner has promised to train 30 new recruits by the end of the year in order to buttress the police force as the city’s borders expand.

Question 13

concede

Answer 13

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Example: After an intense debate, I was forced to concede that my opponent had a strong argument regarding the need for dis- trict-wide budget reallocation.

Question 14

consensus

Answer 14

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a general agreement
Example: With everyone wanting a different cuisine, the group of friends found it nearly impossible to come to a consensus.

Question 15

corroborate

Answer 15

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
Example: The thief claimed to have an alibi at the time of the crime but could not produce any friend or family to corroborate his
story.

Question 16

decisive

Answer 16

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: settling an issue; producing a definite result
Example: Megan scored a decisive victory for her field hockey team, netting four goals in just the first half of the game.

Question 17

deference

Answer 17

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: humble submission and respect
Example: The student spoke with deference to his master when discussing the proper application of a mixed martial arts technique.

Question 18

degrade

Answer 18

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect
Example: The harsh note taped to the bulletin board in the employee breakroom was clearly meant to degrade those who were not
clocking back in from breaks on time.

Question 19

denounce

Answer 19

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to publicly declare to be wrong or evil
Example: The principal was expected to denounce graphic T-shirts as unacceptable school attire, but she surprised everyone when she stated that she considered them to be an important part of self-expression.

Question 20

dispute

Answer 20

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a disagreement, argument, or debate
Example: Ahandshake, or verbal, agreement between employer and employee can lead to a dispute when one party does not fol- low through and there is no written documentation to resolve the matter.

Question 21

divergent

Answer 21

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example: Due to the unclear instructions, students took divergent paths in their papers, with some arguing multiple perspectives and some switching topics altogether.

Question 22

dormant

Answer 22

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as fi in a deep sleep Example: Though the volcano once erupted randomly and violently for decades, it now lies dormant and is a popular tourist attraction.

Question 23

eloquent

Answer 23

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Example: Shakespeare’s sonnets are considered some of the most eloquent poems in British literature.

Question 24

evoke

Answer 24

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to bring or recall to the conscious mind
Example: Acountry’s national anthem is meant to evoke feelings of pride in its citizens.

Question 25

exert

Answer 25

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to make a physical or mental effort
Example: Math Olympiad competitors exert a tremendous amount of mental energy solving calculations while under a time limit.

Question 26

explicit

Answer 26

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example: The teacher’s classroom rules were explicit; they were written on a poster right above her desk.

Question 27

imminent

Answer 27

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: about to happen
Example: The decreasing temperatures and darkening skies mean that a rainstorm is imminent.

Question 28

impede

Answer 28

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing; to hinder
Example: The city council attempted to impede the fast-food restaurant’s efforts to install a drive-thru window.

Question 29

implicit

Answer 29

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: implied but not plainly expressed
Example: The group had seen Sara’s terrified reactions to horror movies and had an implicit understanding not to choose that genre for movie night.

Question 30

impose

Answer 30

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to take advantage of someone by demanding attention or commitment Example: The mayor has decided to impose a curfew upon residents of his town.

Question 31

indifference

Answer 31

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
Example: Sam responded to the discussion of a road trip with indifference, as he would have been equally happy staying home.

Question 32

inevitable

Answer 32

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: certain to happen; unavoidable
Example: Once the school mandated a dress code, it was inevitable that the students would test the limits of what they could get away with.

Question 33

invoke

Answer 33

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument Example: The police captain’s son would often invoke his father’s name to get himself out of trouble.

Question 34

ironic

Answer 34

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: happening in the opposite way from what is expected and typically causing amusement because of this Example: It is ironic that the tech support company’s website was listed as down for maintenance.

Question 35

novel

Answer 35

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: new or unusual in an interesting way
Example: Novel ideas, such as Galileo’s model for the Earth revolving around the Sun, usually take time to be accepted by those comfortable with traditional views.

Question 36

obscure

Answer 36

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: not discovered or known about; uncertain
Example: John’s pop culture references were so remarkably obscure that his friends could go for hours without knowing a single actor or movie he mentioned.

Question 37

obsolete

Answer 37

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: no longer produced or used; out of date
Example: Zara was dismayed to learn her phone was considered obsolete just one year after she purchased it.

Question 38

oppressive

Answer 38

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits
Example: The heat of the jungle was so oppressive that the expedition team took breaks twice as often as planned.

Question 39

pervasive

Answer 39

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people, especially in an unpleasant way Example: The aging boat had holes in its hull and a pervasive smell of rotting wood.

Question 40

prevalence

Answer 40

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness
Example: The prevalence of transfer students on college football teams has made roster adjustments a year-round endeavor.

Question 41

prominent

Answer 41

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: important; famous
Example: One of the most prominent American presidents, George Washington, is often noted as having set numerous presiden- tial precedents.

Question 42

provoke

Answer 42

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to stimulate or give rise to a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one in someone Example: Iknew Icouldn’t let Anthony provoke me into an argument again, as he often did.

Question 43

reciprocate

Answer 43

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one
Example: Jennifer was so touched by the Christmas gift she received from Isabelle that she made plans to reciprocate as soon as she could get to the mall.

Question 44

reconcile

Answer 44

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to restore friendly relations between
Example: William texted Caleb an apology as a means to reconcile following their recent disagreement.

Question 45

refute

Answer 45

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove
Example: Scientists often publish papers meant to refute theories that they have disproven through experimentation.

Question 46

renounce

Answer 46

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)
Example: In a shocking move, the king has decided to renounce his right to the throne, sending the country into a panic.

Question 47

repression

Answer 47

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.
Example: When citizens of a nation endure long periods of political repression, it can lead to verbal or physical altercations throughout that country.

Question 48

retain

Answer 48

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to continue to have (something); keep possession of
Example: In an effort to retain her position as class president, Cynthia put up flyers asking for students’ votes in the upcoming election.

Question 49

skeptical

Answer 49

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example: Bryce was skeptical of his order’s estimated arrival date: past orders from the same company had taken a week longer than advertised.

Question 50

speculate

Answer 50

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
Example: The lawyer refused to speculate on the outcome of the trial, but she was hopeful that her client would be found innocent.

Question 51

substantiate

Answer 51

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
Example: The researcher ran a series of experiments hoping to substantiate her theory of engine mechanics before presenting it to her supervisor for review.

Question 52

subtle

Answer 52

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
Example: Aslight cough from a friend can be a subtle indication that the friend wishes to depart from a social situation in which they feel uncomfortable.

Question 53

supplement

Answer 53

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: something that completes or enhances something else when added to it
Example: Milk is often considered the perfect supplement to cereal, though other liquids have become popular choices in recent years.

Question 54

tenuous

Answer 54

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: very weak or slight
Example: With just seconds to go in the game, the team clung to a tenuous one-point lead.

Question 55

undermine

Answer 55

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of
Example: Michael practically ran on his way to school, worried that a mark of tardy would undermine his perfect attendance record.

Question 56

underscore

Answer 56

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: to emphasize or draw attention to
Example: Margaux came to her presentation with aseries of handouts for her coleagues, hoping this would underscore the amount of work she had put into her project.

Question 57

unobtrusive

Answer 57

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: not conspicuous or attracting attention
Example: Garbage cans at Disney World are painted to be as unobtrusive as possible, often blending into their surroundings.

Question 58

validate

Answer 58

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: ot check or prove the validity or accuracy of (something)
Example: The clerk refused ot validate my license, noting that ti expired one month ago.

Question 59

verisimilitude

Answer 59

Part of Speech: noun
Definition: the appearance of being true or real
Example: Despite being a work of fiction, the movie possessed such authentic characters and believable dialogue that critics praised it for its verisimilitude.

Question 60

viable

Answer 60

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: capable of working successfully; feasible
Example: The hiring supervisor was pleased to find that so many viable candidates had applied for the position.