Mid Level Day 28

Question 1

Indefensible

Answer 1

Adjective
Definition: not justifiable
Synonym: unforgivable, unjustifiable
Antonym: defensible, excusable
Sentence: His actions towards his own family were indefensible.

Question 2

Omissible

Answer 2

Adjective
Definition: something that can be left out
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The details of their affair were omissible, in my opinion.

Question 3

Codify

Answer 3

Verb
Definition: arrange according to a system
Synonym: classify, arrange
Antonym: disarrange, disorder
Sentence: The politicians decided they needed to codify the laws to make them easier to understand.

Question 4

Notarize

Answer 4

Definition: certify or give legal authorization
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The document had to be notarized.

Question 5

Slacken

Answer 5

Verb
Definition: make slower
Synonym: abate, reduce
Antonym: increase
Sentence: She asked her running partner to slacken the pace so she could keep up.

Question 6

Splice

Answer 6

Verb
Definition: to join together from separate parts
Synonym: join, graft
Antonym: disconnect, disjoin
Sentence: The electrician had to splice together two wires.

Question 7

Dismal

Answer 7

Adjective
Definition: dark and gloomy
Synonym: dreary, disheartening
Antonym: cheerful, bright
Sentence: The swamp was a dismal place at night.

Question 8

Contraction

Answer 8

Noun
Definition: act or process of drawing together
Synonym: recession, shortening
Antonym: enlargement, increase
Sentence: The contraction of her muscles was quite painful.

Question 9

Ambassador

Answer 9

Noun
Definition: a diplomatic representative sent by one country to another
Synonym: diplomat, emissary
Antonym:
Sentence: He was welcomed to the country as an ambassador.

Question 10

Intermediate

Answer 10

Adjective
Definition: occurring between something
Synonym: middle, average
Antonym:
Sentence: In her language studies, she was at the intermediate level.

Question 11

Candor

Answer 11

Noun
Definition: saying openly what one really thinks.
Synonym: directness, forthrightness
Antonym: deceit, dishonesty
Sentence: His candor, though sometimes surprising, earned him everyone’s respect.

Question 12

Memorabilia

Answer 12

Noun
Definition: things or events worth remembering
Synonym: mementos, collectibles
Antonym:
Sentence: He insisted on keeping all the memorabilia from his college days.

Question 13

Coextensive

Answer 13

Adjective
Definition: equally stretched out
Synonym: proportionate, commensurate
Antonym: disproportionate
Sentence: The rope during the tug of war competition was coextensive.

Question 14

Noteworthy

Answer 14

Adjective
Definition: worthy of notice
Synonym: remarkable, memorable
Antonym: unremarkable, ordinary discussion of civil rights issues.
Sentence: That author’s work is particularly noteworthy, because of her historical accuracy.

Question 15

Figuration

Answer 15

Noun
Definition: form, shape
Synonym: contour, outline
Antonym:
Sentence: She watched out the window as a mysterious figuration formed in the sky.

Question 16

Relevancy

Answer 16

Noun
Definition: being related with the matter at hand
Synonym: accordance, applicability
Antonym: irrelevancy, insignificance
Sentence: The relevancy of his comment to their discussion was unclear.

Question 17

Decadent

Answer 17

Adjective
Definition: declining
Synonym: decaying, immoral
Antonym: moral, noble
Sentence: In his later years, he became a decadent person, using his business to steal money from his customers.

Question 18

Slipshod

Answer 18

Adjective
Definition: careless in dress or habit
Synonym: bedraggled, disheveled
Antonym: neat, careful
Sentence: Her slipshod appearance was unacceptable for work.

Question 19

Disclosure

Answer 19

Noun
Definition: something that is made known
Synonym: acknowledgement, admission
Antonym: secret, concealment
Sentence: The bank was required to give clients a disclosure about the fees they charged.

Question 20

Cagey

Answer 20

Adjective
Definition: shrewd and cautious
Synonym: careful, guarded
Antonym: artless, guileless
Sentence: She was often cagey so as not to be bested by her enemies.

Question 21

Meditative

Answer 21

Adjective
Definition: fond of being deep in thought
Synonym: pensive, introspective
Antonym: ignorant, unthinking
Sentence: People labeled him as a dreamer, because of his meditative nature.

Question 22

Blueprint

Answer 22

Noun
Definition: a print of building floor plans
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The architect created blueprints for the apartment complex.

Question 23

Malefactor

Answer 23

Noun
Definition: criminal
Synonym: wrongdoer, evildoer
Antonym:
Sentence: The malefactor was apprehended for homicide.

Question 24

Vaporous

Answer 24

Adjective
Definition: having the form of mist, fog, steam, etc.
Synonym: misty, foggy
Antonym:
Sentence: A vaporous substance floated through the air.

Question 25

Testament

Answer 25

Noun
Definition: proof or evidence that something exists or is true
Synonym: tribute, testimonial
Antonym:
Sentence: The firefighter’s actions were a testament to his bravery.

Question 26

Reiterate

Answer 26

Verb
Definition: to say several times
Synonym: repeat, echo
Antonym:
Sentence: The teacher had to reiterate the directions to her students.

Question 27

Hindsight

Answer 27

Noun
Definition: ability to see what should have been done after the fact
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: In hindsight, she knew she should not have taken the job.

Question 28

Tabular

Answer 28

Adjective
Definition: of or having to do with tables or lists
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: She was fond of organizing information in a tabular format.

Question 29

Careworn

Answer 29

Adjective
Definition: showing signs of worry
Synonym: exhausted
Antonym:
Sentence: After fighting a string of legal battles, he seemed particularly careworn

Question 30

Metropolis

Answer 30

Noun
Definition: a large city
Synonym:
Antonym:
Sentence: The metropolis was known for its high crime rate.