Mid Level Day 19

Question 1

Spiel

Answer 1

Definition: a talk or speech
Synonym: patter, pitch
Antonym:
Sentence: The father gave his usual spiel about how it’s important to eat healthy foods.

Question 2

Theorem

Answer 2

Definition: statement or rule that has been proved true
Synonym: axiom, doctrine
Antonym:
Sentence: The mathematician came up with a theorem that drew quite a lot of attention.

Question 3

Citation

Answer 3

Definition: reference used as an authority
Synonym: to give credit, mention
Antonym:
Sentence. The student gave citations to several reputable researchers in his paper

Question 4

Nationwide

Answer 4

Definition: the whole country
Synonym: national, domestic
Antonym: private, local
Sentence: There was a nationwide disaster after the earthquake.

Question 5

Paltry

Answer 5

Definition: almost worthless
Synonym: measly, insignificant
Antonym: important, plenty
Sentence: I was shocked that he expected to pay me such a paltry sum of money.

Question 6

Genetics

Answer 6

Definition: branch of biology dealing with principles of heredity
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: By studying genetics, the scientist could gain a better understanding of the development of humans.

Question 7

Demilitarize

Answer 7

Definition: free from military control
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: Fifteen years after the war, the country was finally demilitarized.

Question 8

Conspiratorial

Answer 8

Definition: planning to do something unlawful
Synonym: covert, furtive
Antonym: apparent. honest
Sentence: Their tendency to be conspiratorial caused everyone to distrust them.

Question 9

Scabbard

Answer 9

Definition: a case for the blade of a sword, dagger, etc.
Synonym: sheath
Antonym:
Sentence: The soldier had a decorative scabbard to hold his sword.

Question 10

Contextual

Answer 10

Definition: the circumstances in which something happens
Synonym: circumstantial, dependent
Antonym: unrelated
Sentence: How you interpret his actions is contextual.

Question 11

Gazebo

Answer 11

Definition: a freestanding roofed structure usually open on the sides
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The couple sat in the gazebo watching the sunset.

Question 12

Polarity

Answer 12

Definition: the possession of two opposite points
Synonym: opposition, repulsion
Antonym: attraction, agreement
Sentence: Because of the polarity of the magnets, they repelled one another.

Question 13

Heady

Answer 13

Definition: causing feelings of excitement or giddiness
Synonym: euphoric, elated
Antonym: depressed
Sentence: Seeing Paris for the first time is a heady experience for many people.

Question 14

Iconic

Answer 14

Definition: having to do with an icon.
Synonym: emblematic, symbolic
Antonym:
Sentence: He was an iconic pop star in the 1980s

Question 15

Tedium

Answer 15

Definition: wearisome
Synonym: banality, dullness
Antonym: excitement, diversion
Sentence. The tedium of her work caused her to need to take several breaks.

Question 16

Confinement

Answer 16

Definition: imprisonment
Synonym: detention, incarceration
Antonym: freedom, liberation
Sentence: After a confinement of nearly ten years, the man was released.

Question 17

Taupe

Answer 17

Definition: a dark, brownish gray
Synonym: tan, beige
Antonym:
Sentence: The dress she wore that evening was a taupe color.

Question 18

Stabilizer

Answer 18

Definition: a thing to keep something steady or stable
Synonym: equilibrium, brace
Antonym:
Sentence: The architect added an archway to the design as a stabilizer for the doorway.

Question 19

Saloon

Answer 19

Definition: place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed
Synonym: tavern
Antonym:
Sentence: They went to the saloon after work.

Question 20

Bristle

Answer 20

Definition: to cause hair to stand up straight
Synonym: prickle, bridle
Antonym:
Sentence: The dog clearly did not like her, and bristled at her touch.

Question 21

Maritime

Answer 21

Definition: having to do with the sea
Synonym: nautical, marine
Antonym:
Sentence: He decided to pursue a maritime career.

Question 22

Discrepant

Answer 22

Definition: disagreeing
Synonym: conflicting, contrary
Antonym: agreeing, harmonious
Sentence: The discrepant opinions of the board members caused a problem in the company.

Question 23

Aloof

Answer 23

Definition: not interested or distant
Synonym: reserved, indifferent
Antonym: partial, interested
Sentence: His aloof attitude alerted her immediately that something was bothering him.

Question 24

Insurance

Answer 24

Definition: an arrangement of payment in case of loss of property
Synonym: protection, security
Antonym:
Sentence: He purchased traveler’s insurance before he went overseas.

Question 25

Dominion

Answer 25

Definition: power or right to govern
Synonym: government, management
Antonym:
Sentence: He won the right to hold dominion over the state after being elected.

Question 26

Columnist

Answer 26

Definition: a person who writes and edits materials for a special newspaper column
Synonym: reporter, writer
Antonym:
Sentence: The columnist wrote a piece about the upcoming election.

Question 27

Natter

Answer 27

Definition: to grumble or fret
Synonym: babble, blather
Antonym:
Sentence: She began to natter about the upcoming event.

Question 28

Essayist

Answer 28

Definition: a person who writes essays
Synonym: writer
Antonym:
Sentence: He was purely an essayist, and tended never to write fiction.

Question 29

Galley

Answer 29

Definition: kitchen of a ship or airplane
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The stewardess on the plane brought food and beverage from the galley.

Question 30

Centennial

Answer 30

Definition: having to do with 100 years
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: For his centennial birthday, the man’s family hosted a huge party in his honor.