April 2017

Question 1

Assuage

Answer 1

Meaning: make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
Example: The assurance of his father assuaged his fears of writing the exam.

Question 2

Ephemeral

Answer 2

Meaning: lasting for a very short time
Example: He felt better thinking that this situation is ephemeral.

Question 3

Incongruous

Answer 3

Meaning: not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
Example: She looked incongruous wearing a rain jacket on a sunny day.

Question 4

Concur

Answer 4

Meaning: be of the same opinion; agree
Example: Most of the audience concurred with the thoughts of the person giving the speech.

Question 5

Enigma

Answer 5

Meaning: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Example: The Bermuda triangle has always been an enigma to everyone.

Question 6

Deference

Answer 6

Meaning: polite submission and respect.
Example: Everyone addressed her with a deference she did not deserve.