Dec23

Question 1

affordable
adv. Affordably
v. Afford

Answer 1

adj. Able to be done, usually referring to something you can do without damage or loss
syn. Economical

The new dictionary is quite affordable.
He could afford the house because of current low interest rates.

Question 2

contaminated
v. Contaminate
n. Contamination

Answer 2

adj. to make something impure by adding something dirty or a poisonous substance
syn. pollute

This contaminated water supply must be closed off to the public.
Bacteria and insects are frequently agents of food contamination.

Question 3

discernible
adv. Discernibly
v. Discern
n. Discernment

Answer 3

adj. Noticeable; easily seen
syn. Detectable

A feeling of anxiety was discernible among the members of the team.
The new student was unable to discern the humor of the teacher’s joke.

Question 4

flourishing
v. Flourish

Answer 4

adj. Active and growing; healthy
syn. Thriving

Small flourishing companies would be harmed by an increase in the minimum wage.
A young mind will flourish with the proper guidance.

Question 5

Insufficient

Answer 5

adj. not enough; unsatisfactory
syn. Inadequate

He had insufficient materials to build his construction project.
A small breakfast is usually insufficient to have a good start to the day.

Question 6

maintain
n. Maintenance

Answer 6

v. To support; to keep in good condition
syn. Preserve

The building had to be renovated because it was not well-maintained.
Proper maintenance of a cars engine will preserve its performance and value.

Question 7

mediocre
n. Mediocrity

Answer 7

adj. Of average quality; not good or bad
syn. Average

This is a mediocre research report.
The mediocrity of his work was disappointing.

Question 8

negligible
adv. Negligibly
adj. Neglected
adj. Neglectful
adj. Negligent
n. Neglect
n. Negligence
v. Neglect

Answer 8

adj. hardly noticeable; scarcely detectable
v. To ignore; to give little attention
syn. Insignificant

The amount of bacteria in the culture was negligible.
His negligence caused him to lose all of the work he had done on the computer.

Question 9

parallel
v. Parallel

Answer 9

adj. Bing almost of the same type or time; comparable
syn. Similar

There were many parallels between his life and mine.
Her background parallels mine.

Question 10

potent

Answer 10

adj. Very strong
syn. Powerful

He gave a potent speech at the convention.
The venom of the coral snake is extremely potent.

Question 11

Reciprocate

Answer 11

v. to give something or express a feeling in return
syn. respond

After he fix her car, she reciprocated by buying him lunch.
He’s very polite, and I reciprocate by showing him the same politeness.

Question 12

remarkable
adv. Remarkably

Answer 12

adj. Worthy of mention; uncommon
syn. Exceptional

The invention of the radio what is a remarkable achievement.
The actor was remarkably calm before his performance.

Question 13

scattered
v. Scatter

Answer 13

adj. Spread out or separated widely
syn. Dispersed

Hurricane Andrew left derbies scattered throughout Miami.
The crowds scattered when it began to rain heavily.

Question 14

somewhat

Answer 14

adj. A little
syn. Slight

They feel somewhat tired after the mile run.
Buying food at a convenience store can be somewhat expensive.

Question 15

Stem from

Answer 15

ph.v. to emerge or develop from something
syn. Originate

The author’s talent in writing stems from his love of reading books.
Many opportunities have stemmed from his decision to attend the university.

Question 16

tedious
adv. Tediously
n. Tedium

Answer 16

adj. Long and tiring
syn. Monotonous

The tedious lecture board most of the audience.
Some people become frustrated by the tedium of daily living.