Mid Level Day 1

Question 1

Accommodation

Answer 1

Definition: something that supplies aid
Synonym: assistance, adaptation
Antonym:
Sentence: She made accommodations for her neighbors, who had recently lost their home.

Question 2

Indisposed

Answer 2

Definition: slightly ill
Synonym: unwell, infirm
Antonym: healthy, well
Sentence: He explained to his guests that his wife was absent because she was indisposed at the moment.

Question 3

Collegiate

Answer 3

Definition: of or like a college
Synonym: scholarly, scholastic
Antonym:
Sentence: The collegiate basketball season was full of unexpected victories this year.

Question 4

Notion

Answer 4

Definition: an idea or understanding
Synonym: concept, assumption
Antonym:
Sentence: He somehow had the notion that he would soon be promoted

Question 5

Characterize

Answer 5

Definition: describe the qualities or features of a person/thing
Synonym: portray, describe
Antonym:
Sentence: Most people would characterize him as a strong, honest leader.

Question 6

Modular

Answer 6

MODULAR -
Definition: of or having to do with standard pieces or components
Synonym: interchangeable
Antonym:
Sentence: She bought a modular shelving unit for her garage.

Question 7

Evacuee

Answer 7

Definition: person who is removed to a place of great safety
Sentenced: The evacuees were welcomed into local churches.

Question 8

Sober

Answer 8

Definition: sensible, temperate or moderate
Synonym: serious, sedate
Antonym: agitate, excited, drunk
Sentence: She tended to have a sober view on her plans for the future.

Question 9

Underpin

Answer 9

Definition: to support with props, stones, masonry, etc.
Synonym: Support, hold up
Sentence: He used many examples to underpin his argument for health care.

Question 10

Untoward

Answer 10

Definition: unfavorable or unfortunate
Synonym: troublesome, disturbing
Antonym: fortunate. lucky
Sentence: An untoward turn of events caused her project to fail.

Question 11

Gunlock

Answer 11

Definition: the part of the gun that controls the hammer and fires the charge
Synonym: safety lock
Antonym:
Sentence: He removed the gunlock and fired.

Question 12

Haven

Answer 12

Definition: a place of shelter or safety
Synonym: refuge, asylum
Antonym:
Sentence: The boy found a haven in the home of his new foster parents.

Question 13

Authoritative

Answer 13

Definition: proceeding from recognized authority
Synonym: official, validated
Antonym: false, questionable
Sentence: Everyone listened to him because of his authoritative attitude.

Question 14

Kiosk

Answer 14

Definition: a small building with one or more sides open, used as a
newsstand
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The man bought a newspaper and a soda from the kiosk.

Question 15

Glitch

Answer 15

Definition: any sudden or unexpected malfunction
Synonym: defect, flaw
Sentence: A glitch in the software caused problems for thousands of
customers.

Question 16

Disaffection

Answer 16

Definition: unfriendliness
Synonym: animosity, antagonism
Antonym: rapport, satisfaction
Sentence: The disaffection between the two former friends was caused by
a fight.

Question 17

Presupposition

Answer 17

Definition: a taking for granted in advance
Synonym: assumption, expectation
Antonym: certainty
Sentence: His presupposition that he would go to the dance with her proved to be false.

Question 18

Skeletal

Answer 18

Definition: of or like a skeleton (framework of bones)
Synonym: emaciated, bony
Antonym:
Sentence: The girl with the eating disorder looked skeletal.

Question 19

Superable

Answer 19

Definition: capable of being overcome or vanquished
Synonym: Conquerable
Antonym:
Sentence: The army proved to be superable in the battle.

Question 20

Disinclination

Answer 20

Definition: a preference for avoiding something
Synonym: reluctance, hesitation
Antonym: inclination, leaning
Sentence: In spite of the advice of her parents, she felt disinclination towards college.

Question 21

Guesswork

Answer 21

Definition: work, action or results based on guessing
Synonym: conjecture, hunch
Antonym: proof, reality
Sentence: Because of the detective’s guesswork, they were able to solve the case.

Question 22

Emblazon

Answer 22

Definition: adorn, decorate
Synonym: embellish
Antonym:
Sentence: The company’s logo was emblazoned on the side of their
headquarters.

Question 23

Oversight

Answer 23

Definition: failure to notice or think of something
Synonym: omission, lapse
Antonym:
Sentence: The husband’s failure to find a babysitter for his date with his wife was a slight oversight on his part.

Question 24

Winsome

Answer 24

Definition: innocently charming
Synonym: captivating, charismatic
Antonym:
Sentence: He found her smile to be winsome.

Question 25

Impersonality

Answer 25

Definition: absence of personal quality
Synonym
Antonym:
Sentence: Her impersonality at her interview resulted in the company’s
decision not to hire her.

Question 26

Disheveled

Answer 26

Definition: rumpled
Synonym: mussed, slovenly, disorganized
Antonym: neat, orderly
Sentence: Her disheveled appearance suggested she had had a rough day.

Question 27

Regulatory

Answer 27

Definition: a controlling by rule
Synonym: supervisory, administrative
Antonym:
Sentence: The government enforced many regulatory laws on trade between nations.

Question 28

Scaffolding

Answer 28

Definition: materials for a raised framework
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The window washers began to piece together their scaffolding.

Question 29

Populous

Answer 29

Definition: full of people
Synonym: numerous, crowded
Antonym: deserted
Sentence: The city became more populous in the last ten years.

Question 30

Inanimate

Answer 30

Definition: not living or alive
Synonym: lifeless, inactive
Antonym: animated, living
Sentence: She tries to use her thoughts to control inanimate objects.