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Question 1

arbitrary

Answer 1

(adj.) - not planned or chosen for a particular reason

An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.

Question 2

belligerent

Answer 2

(adj.) - angry and aggressive: feeling or showing readiness to fight
His belligerent remark upset the crowd.

Question 3

contingent

Answer 3

(adj.) - depending on something else that might or might not happen
(it’s usually followed by “on” or “upon.”)
Our plans are contingent on the weather.

Question 4

disparity

Answer 4

(n.) - a noticeable and often unfair difference between people or things
The age disparity between the players is obvious

Question 5

expedite

Answer 5

(v.) - to cause (something) to happen faster

The judge announced that he would expedite the trial.

Question 6

fabricate

Answer 6

(v.) - to create or make up (something, such as a story) in order to trick people
They were accused of fabricating the data for the study.

Question 7

imminent

Answer 7

(adj.) - happening very soon

Their arrival is imminent.

Question 8

precarious

Answer 8

(adj.) - not safe, strong, or steady
He earned a precarious livelihood by being a gambler.
The strong wind almost knocked him off of his precarious perch on the edge of the cliff.

Question 9

perch

Answer 9

(noun) - a high seat or location

The lifeguard watches the swimmers from her perch.

Question 10

repugnant

Answer 10

(adj.) - causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; repulsive
The idea was completely repugnant to us.

Question 11

stringent

Answer 11

(adj.) - very strict or severe — used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed.
The stringent training by the Marines is well-known, and the results are highly impressive.