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Question 1

Memoir

Answer 1

A historical account or autobiography written from personal knowledge

Question 2

Dexterity

Answer 2

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

Question 3

Harvest

Answer 3

The process/period of gathering in crops; or to obtain or acquire something, often with effort/skill

Question 4

Degrade

Answer 4

To decline in physical condition; or to humiliate, belittle, or demean someone

Question 5

Emerge

Answer 5

To move out of or away from something and become visible

Question 6

Divert

Answer 6

To cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another

Question 7

Retrospect

Answer 7

The act of looking back or reflecting on past events, experiences, or situations

Question 8

Forge

Answer 8

To create something strong, enduring, or successful

Question 9

Inane

Answer 9

Silly; stupid

Question 10

Impudent

Answer 10

Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent

Question 11

Vulgar

Answer 11

Lacking refinement or good taste; or offensive or inappropriate

Question 12

Invigorate

Answer 12

To give strength or energy to

Question 13

Malevolent

Answer 13

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Question 14

Disparage

Answer 14

To regard or represent as being of little worth

Question 15

Impartial

Answer 15

To be fair and just in judgement or decision — making, considering all relevant factors objectively

Question 16

Prosaic

Answer 16

Ordinary, lacking imagination or excitement

Question 17

Pilgrimage

Answer 17

A pilgrim’s journey

Question 18

Ratify

Answer 18

To formally approve or confirm something, usually by a vote or signature

Question 19

Elusive

Answer 19

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Question 20

Subtle

Answer 20

Delicate, elusive, or not immediately obvious