Deck 2

Question 0

Adulterate

Answer 0

Make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance

Question 1

Adlib

Answer 1

With little or preparation or forethought, perform without preparing
John’s ad-lib comments showed poor judgement.

Question 2

Alactrity

Answer 2

Liveliness and eagerness

She answered his call with alacrity as she was excited to hear from him.

Question 3

Affable

Answer 3

Diffusing warmth and friendlyness; courteous; easy to approach and converse with

Question 4

Alcove

Answer 4

A small space in a room-wall; recess in garden wall or hedge

Question 5

Agape

Answer 5

Openmouthed with wonder or expectation

Question 6

Allay

Answer 6

Lessen the intensity of or calm; satisfy

The crew tried to allay the fears of the passengers as they came in for an emergency landing.

Question 7

Agglutination

Answer 7

Sticking or fusing together

Question 8

Adventitious

Answer 8

Associated by chance and not an integral part of

He found the adventitious meeting very fortunate.

Question 9

Affectation

Answer 9

An artificial display, usually of behaviour; a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

Question 10

Agglomeration

Answer 10

A jumbled collection or mass; the act of collecting in mass

Question 11

Adroit

Answer 11

Quick or skillful in action or thought

Question 12

Afflatus

Answer 12

Devine inspiration; communication of supernatural knowledge; a strong creative impulse
Joan of Arc was motivated by an afflatus from God to help the needy.

Question 13

Agrarian

Answer 13

Pertaining to land and it’s cultivation

Question 14

Adumbrate

Answer 14

To give a sketchy representation of; to foreshadow a coming event vaguely

Question 15

Abduce

Answer 15

Advance evidence for; to give and explanation of; proof

I cannot abduce evidence for the murder.

Question 16

Affray

Answer 16

Noisy quarrel

Question 17

Adverse

Answer 17

Contrary to your interests or welfare; unfavorable

The adverse circumstances have affected your health.

Question 18

Adduce

Answer 18

Advance evidence for; abduce

He worked so hard, I cannot adduce any reason for his failure.

Question 19

Admonish

Answer 19

To warn, exhort or reprove

He admonished his listeners to change their wicked ways.

Question 20

Advent

Answer 20

Long awaited arrival of

Since the advent of email, the world has changed a lot.

Question 21

Affix

Answer 21

Attach to, add to the very end of

Question 22

Advocate

Answer 22

Push for something; speak or plead or argue in favor of something

Question 23

Adjunct

Answer 23

Something subordinate or incidental to another

My idea was considered adjunct to the main proposal.

Question 24

Aggrandize

Answer 24

Add detail to; increase or intesify; raise in power

Question 25

Adjuration

Answer 25

A solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

Question 26

Affront

Answer 26

To offend or insult by disrespect

Question 27

Agog

Answer 27

Highly excited; intensely curious

Question 28

Adept

Answer 28

Having or showing knowledge or skill for; someone who is dazzling skilled in field

Question 29

Alfresco

Answer 29

In the open; outside

Question 30

Aghast

Answer 30

Struck with fear or dread or consternation; horrified

Question 31

Aegis

Answer 31

Kindly endorsement and guidance; armor chest plate that protects the chest

Question 32

Alible

Answer 32

Nutricious; nourishing

Question 33

Adversary

Answer 33

Someone who offers opposition; opponent or enemy

Question 34

Affiliation

Answer 34

The act of becoming formally joined or connected; a social or business relationship

Question 35

Alimony

Answer 35

Money paid to a divorced spouse

Question 36

Affluence

Answer 36

Abundant wealth | The affluence of the Arabian way of life.

Question 37

Affinity

Answer 37

Tendency to be attracted towards something; kinship | He feels a strong affinity for her.