May2024

Question 1

Bountiful

related word: bounty

Answer 1

plentiful, abundant, large in quantity

related word: a “bounty” is a large reward or sum of money or something given in generous amount

Question 2

Accentuate

Notice: it contains the word “accent”

Answer 2

make more noticeable, draw attention to

Note: an “accent” adds emphasis

Question 3

Enfeeble

related word: Feeble

Answer 3

weaken

related word: weak

Question 4

Thwart

Answer 4

block, prevent, sabotage, foil

e.g., “The army’s attempt to take over the city was thwarted by the enemy.

Question 5

Clinch

Answer 5

win, secure, confirm

e.g., “If the Patriots win their next game, they clinch a playoff spot.”

Question 6

Eminence

related word: eminent

Answer 6

fame, superiority

e.g., a person of high rank has “eminence”

related word: eminent means important, or prominent

Question 7

Disrepute

antonym: repute, reputable

Answer 7

bad reputation

antonym: “reputable” means well respected, has a good reputation

e.g., “Fenn is a reputable school”

Question 8

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Incensed

Synonyms: irate, enraged, infuriate

Answer 8

mad, angry

e.g., “the insult incensed him so much that he hit the guy

Question 9

Embezzle

Answer 9

steal from your own job

Question 10

chronology

Answer 10

time table, timeline

Question 11

inept

Answer 11

clumsy, incompetent

Question 12

sacrifice

Answer 12

to give something up

Question 13

sullen

synonym: somber

Answer 13

grumpy, gloomy

Question 14

superfluous

Answer 14

unnecessary, extra

Question 15

tenuous

Answer 15

barely hanging on, flimsy, weak

Question 16

recluse

Answer 16

withdrawn, who does not want to be around people

synonym: solitary

Question 17

obdurate

synonym: obstinate

Answer 17

stubborn, who cannot be persuaded