Newscape Deck 1

Question 1

raffle

Answer 1

: a lottery in which the prize is won by one of numerous persons buying chances

Question 2

walk-in

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: large enough to be walked intoof a place : able to be visited without an appointmentof a person : visiting a place without an appointment

Question 3

intramural -ˈmyu̇r-əl\

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: existing or occurring within a particular group or organization (such as a school)

Question 4

computing devices

Answer 4

laptop, tablet, smartphone…

Question 5

increment \ˈiŋ-krə-mənt, ˈin-\

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: a usually small amount or degree by which something is made larger or greater

Question 6

methodology

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: a set of methods, rules, or ideas that are important in a science or art : a particular procedure or set of procedures

Question 7

document(v.) \ˈdä-kyə-ˌment\

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: to create a record of (something) through writing, film, photography, etc.: to prove (something) by using usually written evidence

Question 8

portfolio

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: a flat case for carrying documents or drawings: a set of drawings, paintings, or photographs that are presented together in a folderfinance : the investments that are owned by a person or organization

Question 9

miscellaneous \ˌmi-sə-ˈlā-nē-əs, -nyəs\

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: including many things of different kinds

Question 10

loophole

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: an error in the way a law, rule, or contract is written that makes it possible for some people to legally avoid obeying it

Question 11

recluse \ˈre-ˌklüs, ri-ˈklüs, ˈre-ˌklüz\

Answer 11

adj.: marked by withdrawal from society : solitaryn.: a person who lives alone and avoids other people

Question 12

bollocks \ˈbä-ləks\

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: foolish or untrue words or ideas

Question 13

mercenary

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: a soldier who is paid by a foreign country to fight in its army : a soldier who will fight for any group or country that hires him

Question 14

dean

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: a person who is in charge of one of the parts of a university (such as a college or school): a person whose job is to give advice to the students in a college or high school and to make sure that they obey the school’s rules: a person who has more experience in or knowledge about a particular profession, subject, etc., than anyone or almost anyone

Question 15

atrium \ˈā-trē-əm\

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: an open area inside a tall building that has windows to let light in from above: one of two sections of the heart that take in blood from the veins

Question 16

refreshment

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: drinks and small amounts of food: food and drink: the process of becoming rested and regaining strength or energy

Question 17

alumnus \ə-ˈləm-nəs\plural alumni, female alumna

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: a student or recent graduate who works for a period of time at a job in order to get experience: a person who works in a hospital in order to complete training as a doctor

Question 18

vending machine

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: a machine that you put money into in order to buy food, drinks, cigarettes, etc.

Question 19

blazer

Answer 19

: a jacket that is worn over a shirt and that looks like a suit jacket but is not part of a suit

Question 20

veneer

Answer 20

: a thin layer of wood or other material that is attached to the surface of something in order to make it look better: a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation

Question 21

chip(v.)

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: to break off a small piece from (something): to break or come off in small pieces: to break off (something) especially with a tool

Question 22

vanity

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: the quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : the quality of being vain: something (such as a belief or a way of behaving) which shows that you have too much pride in yourself, your social status, etc.: a bathroom cabinet that is covered by a sink and a countertop

Question 23

hardwired

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: having permanent electronic circuits and connections

Question 24

fixture

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: something (such as a light, toilet, sink, etc.) that is attached to a house or building and that is not removed when the house or building is sold: a person or thing that has been part of something or involved in something for a long timesports : a game played at a particular time and place

Question 25

dashboard

Answer 25

: the part of the inside of a car, truck, etc., that is below the windshield and that has the controls on it

Question 26

parka

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: a very warm jacket with a hood

Question 27

discrete

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: separate and different from each other

Question 28

joint(adj.)

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: combining the work of two or more people or groups of people: done by or involving two or more people: doing something together

Question 29

relocate (ˌ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt, ˌrē-lō-ˈ\

Answer 29

: to move to a new place

Question 30

outcast

Answer 30

: someone who is not accepted by other people

Question 31

argument

Answer 31

: a statement or series of statements for or against something: a discussion in which people express different opinions about something: an angry disagreement

Question 32

trial and error

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: a finding out of the best way to reach a desired result or a correct solution by trying out one or more ways or means and by noting and eliminating errors or causes of failure also : the trying of one thing or another until something succeeds

Question 33

misconception

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a view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding

Question 34

laid-back

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: relaxed and calm

Question 35

down-to-earth

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: informal and easy to talk to: practical and sensible

Question 36

tug

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: to pull something with a quick, forceful movement

Question 37

collate

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: to gather together information from different sources in order to study it carefully: to arrange (sheets of paper) in the correct order

Question 38

spirited

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: full of courage or energy : very lively or determined

Question 39

well-meaning

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: having or showing a desire to do something good but often producing bad results

Question 40

cod (pl. cod)

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: a large fish that lives in the northern Atlantic Ocean and is often eaten as food

Question 41

practitioner

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: a person who works in a professional medical or legal business: a person who regularly does an activity that requires skill or practice

Question 42

composite \käm-ˈpä-zət, kəm-ˈ, especially British ˈkäm-pə-zit\

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adj.: made of different parts or elementsn.: : something that is made up of different parts: a drawing of someone who is wanted by the police that is made using descriptions given by witnesses

Question 43

intuitive \in-ˈtü-ə-tiv, -ˈtyü-\

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: having the ability to know or understand things without any proof or evidence : having or characterized by intuition: based on or agreeing with what is known or understood without any proof or evidence : known or understood by intuition: agreeing with what seems naturally right

Question 44

ethnicity

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: ethnic quality or affiliation: a particular ethnic affiliation or group

Question 45

ethnic

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: of or relating to races or large groups of people who have the same customs, religion, origin, etc.: associated with or belonging to a particular race or group of people who have a culture that is different from the main culture of a country

Question 46

n. ethicadj. ethical

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: rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad: an area of study that deals with ideas about what is good and bad behavior : a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong: a belief that something is very important

Question 47

proactive

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: controlling a situation by making things happen or by preparing for possible future problems

Question 48

prescience \ˈpre-sh(ē-)ən(t)s, ˈprē-, -s(ē-)ən(t)s\

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: the ability to know what will or might happen in the future

Question 49

connectivity (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē, kə-\

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: the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected especially : the ability to connect to or communicate with another computer or computer system

Question 50

comparative

Answer 50

adj.: seeming to be something when compared with others: involving the act of looking at the ways that things are alike or differentgrammar : of or relating to the form of an adjective or adverb that is used to indicate more of a particular qualityn: the comparative form of an adjective or adverb : the form of an adjective or adverb that is used to indicate more of a particular quality

Question 51

towelette

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: a small usually premoistened piece of material used for personal cleansing (as of the hands)

Question 52

funky

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: being in a funk : panicky: having an offensive odor : foul: having an earthy unsophisticated style and feeling especially : having the style and feeling of older black American music (as blues or gospel) or of funk: odd or quaint in appearance or feeling

Question 53

cower

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: to move back or bend your body down because you are afraid

Question 54

jump cut

Answer 54

: a sudden often jarring cut from one shot or scene to another without intervening devices (as fade-outs) broadly : an abrupt transition (as in a narrative)

Question 55

recant

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: to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce

Question 56

revoke

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: to officially cancel the power or effect of (something, such as a law, license, agreement, etc.) : to make (something) not valid

Question 57

handout

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: something (such as food, clothing, or money) that is given to someone who is poor: a document that is given to people

Question 58

dividend

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finance : an amount of a company’s profits that the company pays to people who own stock in the company: an advantage or benefit that you get because of something you have donemathematics : a number that is being divided by another number

Question 59

rustle

Answer 59

v.: to make a soft, light sound because parts of something are touching or rubbing against each other: to cause (something) to make a soft, light sound: to steal (animals) from a farm or ranchn.: a quick series of soft, light sounds caused when things (such as leaves or pieces of paper) rub against each other

Question 60

qualifier

Answer 60

: a person or team that has defeated others to enter a competition: a game or contest that a person or team must win in order to enter a particular competitiongrammar : a word (such as an adjective or adverb) or phrase that describes another word or group of words

Question 61

insignia

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: a badge or sign which shows that a person is a member of a particular group or has a particular rank

Question 62

figurine \ˌfi-g(y)ə-ˈrēn\

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: a small figure or model of a person made of wood, plastic, etc.

Question 63

etch

Answer 63

v.: to produce a pattern, design, etc., by using a powerful liquid (called an acid) to cut the surface of metal or glassn.: the action or effect of etching a surface: a chemical agent used in etching

Question 64

emissary \ˈe-mə-ˌser-ē, -ˌse-rē\

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: a person who is sent on a mission to represent another person or organization

Question 65

spiral \ˈspī-rəl\

Answer 65

adj.: winding or circling around a central point and usually getting closer to or farther away from it : shaped or moving like a spiraln.: a circular curving line that goes around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it: a situation in which something continuously increases, decreases, or gets worseAmerican football : a kick or throw in which the ball spins while moving through the airv.: to move in a circle around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it : to move in a spiral: to greatly increase, decrease, or get worse in a continuous and usually fast and uncontrolled way

Question 66

paradigm

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: a model or pattern for something that may be copied: a theory or a group of ideas about how something should be done, made, or thought about

Question 67

whatsoever

Answer 67

: of any kind or amount at all

Question 68

weasel word

Answer 68

: a word used in order to avoid being clear or direct

Question 69

attest

Answer 69

: to show, prove, or state that something is true or real

Question 70

vouch

Answer 70

v.: to summon into court to warrant or defend a title: assert, affirm: attestn.: allegation, declaration

Question 71

voucher

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n.: an act of vouching: a piece of supporting evidence : proof: a documentary record of a business transaction: one that guarantees : suretyv.: to establish the authenticity of: to prepare a voucher for

Question 72

dismal \ˈdiz-məl\

Answer 72

: showing or causing unhappiness or sad feelings : not warm, cheerful, etc.: very bad or poor

Question 73

envision

Answer 73

: to think of (something that you believe might exist or happen in the future) : to picture (something) in your mind

Question 74

decapitate

Answer 74

: to cut off the head of (a person or animal)

Question 75

commodity

Answer 75

: something that is bought and sold: something or someone that is useful or valued

Question 76

dent

Answer 76

v.: to make a dent in (something): to decrease (something) : to make (something) weakern.: a depression or hollow made by a blow or by pressure: an appreciable impression or effect often made against resistance specifically : a weakening or lessening effect: toothabbr.: dental; dentist; dentistry

Question 77

defer

Answer 77

: put off, delay: to postpone induction of (a person) into military service: to delegate to another: to submit to another’s wishes, opinion, or governance usually through deference or respect

Question 78

recourse

Answer 78

:an opportunity or choice to use or do something in order to deal with a problem or situation

Question 79

betake

Answer 79

:commit: to cause (oneself) to go

Question 80

muster

Answer 80

n.: a formal military gathering to examine or test soldiersv.: to work hard to find or get (courage, support, etc.): to gather together (a group of people, soldiers, etc.) especially for battle or war

Question 81

miniature

Answer 81

n.: a very small sculpture, portrait, or paintingadj.: very small

Question 82

realm \ˈrelm\

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: an area of activity, interest, or knowledge: a country that is ruled by a king or queen

Question 83

orchestrate \ˈȯr-kə-ˌstrāt\

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: to write or change (a piece of music) so that it can be played by an orchestra: to organize or plan (something that is complicated)

Question 84

conspiracy \kən-ˈspir-ə-sē\

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: a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal: the act of secretly planning to do something that is harmful or illegal

Question 85

plaything

Answer 85

: a toy: a person or thing that you treat in a careless way and use for your own amusement or advantage

Question 86

insipid \in-ˈsi-pəd\

Answer 86

: not interesting or exciting : dull or boring: lacking strong flavor

Question 87

dominion \də-ˈmi-nyən\

Answer 87

: the power to rule : control of a country, region, etc.: the land that a ruler or government controls: a country that was part of the British Empire but had its own government

Question 88

twitch \ˈtwich\

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: to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate: to move or pull (something) with a sudden motion

Question 89

deviation

Answer 89

: an action, behavior, or condition that is different from what is usual or expected: the difference between the average of a group of numbers and a particular number in that group

Question 90

disparate \ˈdis-p(ə-)rət, di-ˈsper-ət, -ˈspa-rət\

Answer 90

: different from each other

Question 91

proprietor \prə-ˈprī-ə-tər\

Answer 91

: a person who owns a business or property

Question 92

rightful

Answer 92

: according to the law: proper or appropriate

Question 93

incur

Answer 93

: to cause yourself to have or experience (something unpleasant or unwanted)

Question 94

charter

Answer 94

n.: a document issued by a government that gives rights to a person or group: a document which declares that a city, town, school, or corporation has been established: a document that describes the basic laws, principles, etc., of a groupv.: to give a charter to (a government, corporation, etc.): to hire (a ship, bus, etc.) for temporary useadj.: hired for temporary use

Question 95

mania

Answer 95

: mental illness in which a person becomes very emotional or excited: extreme enthusiasm for something that is usually shared by many people

Question 96

bleak

Answer 96

: not warm, friendly, cheerful, etc.: not hopeful or encouraging

Question 97

salient \ˈsā-lyənt, -lē-ənt\

Answer 97

adj.: very important or noticeablen.: something (as a promontory) that projects outward or upward from its surroundings especially : an outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense

Question 98

stigma

Answer 98

: a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about somethingbotany : the top part in the center of a flower which receives the pollen

Question 99

hostel

Answer 99

n.: an inexpensive place for usually young travelers to stay overnight: a shelter for homeless peoplev.: to stay at hostels overnight in the course of traveling

Question 100

indent

Answer 100

v.: to divide (a document) so as to produce sections with irregular edges that can be matched for authentication: to draw up (as a deed) in two or more exactly corresponding copies: to notch the edge of : make jaggedn.: indenture: a certificate issued by the United States at the close of the American Revolution for the principal or interest on the public debt: an official requisition

Question 101

indenture

Answer 101

: a document or a section of a document that is indented: a formal or official document usually executed in two or more copies: a contract binding one person to work for another for a given period of time: to bind (as an apprentice) by or as if by indentures

Question 102

smoky

Answer 102

: filled with smoke: having a flavor, taste, or appearance of smoke: very attractive or sexy: having a low throaty quality

Question 103

promiscuous \prə-ˈmis-kyə-wəs\

Answer 103

: having or involving many sexual partners: including or involving too many people or things : not limited in a careful or proper way

Question 104

dally (with)

Answer 104

: to do something slowly or too slowly

Question 105

amorous

Answer 105

: having or showing strong feelings of sexual attraction or love

Question 106

prescribe

Answer 106

: to officially tell someone to use (a medicine, therapy, diet, etc.) as a remedy or treatment: to make (something) an official rule

Question 107

narrative

Answer 107

: a story that is told or written

Question 108

indeterminate

Answer 108

: not able to be stated or described in an exact way

Question 109

incidence

Answer 109

: the number of times something happens or develops : the rate at which something occurs: the angle at which a ray (such as a ray of light) hits a surface

Question 110

palette

Answer 110

: a thin board that has a hole for the thumb at one end and that is used by a painter to mix colors while painting: the range of colors used by someone

Question 111

accrue

Answer 111

: to increase in value or amount gradually as time passes : to grow or build up slowly: to come to or be given to someone

Question 112

rant

Answer 112

: to talk loudly and in a way that shows anger : to complain in a way that is unreasonable

Question 113

jut

Answer 113

v.: to stick out, up, or forwardn.: something that juts : projection

Question 114

altogether

Answer 114

: completely and fully : with everything added together : when everything is added up: in a general way : when everything is considered

Question 115

inept

Answer 115

: lacking skill or ability: showing a lack of skill or ability : not done well

Question 116

dub

Answer 116

v.: to confer knighthood on: to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname: to trim or remove the comb and wattles of: to add (sound effects or new dialogue) to a film or to a radio or television production: to provide (a motion-picture film) with a new sound track and especially dialogue in a different language: to make a new recording of (sound or videotape already recorded) also : to mix (recorded sound or videotape from different sources) into a single recordingn.: one who is inept or clumsy: pool, puddle: Jamaican music in which audio effects and spoken or chanted words are imposed on an instrumental reggae background

Question 117

proficient

Answer 117

: good at doing something

Question 118

proficiency

Answer 118

: advancement in knowledge or skill : progress: the quality or state of being proficient

Question 119

clout

Answer 119

: the power to influence or control situations: a hit especially with the hand

Question 120

embezzle \im-ˈbe-zəl, em-\n. embezzlement

Answer 120

: to steal money that you have been trusted with

Question 121

invoice \ˈin-ˌvȯis\

Answer 121

an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill

Question 122

freebie

Answer 122

: something that is given for free

Question 123

albeit \ȯl-ˈbē-ət, al-\

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: even though

Question 124

carsickn. carsickness

Answer 124

: feeling sick while riding in a car because of the movement of the vehicle

Question 125

lounge

Answer 125

v.: to sit or lie in a relaxed way : to spend time resting or relaxingn.: a place for lounging: as : a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room: lobby: a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities : living room also : lobby: a room in a usually public building or vehicle often combining lounging, smoking, and toilet facilities

Question 126

embed

Answer 126

: to place or set (something) firmly in something else

Question 127

vanguard

Answer 127

: the group of people who are the leaders of an action or movement in society, politics, art, etc.: the soldiers, ships, etc., that are at the front of a fighting force that is moving forward

Question 128

workshop

Answer 128

: a place where things are made or repaired: a class or series of classes in which a small group of people learn the methods and skills used in doing something

Question 129

mellifluous \me-ˈli-flə-wəs, mə-\n. mellifluousness

Answer 129

: having a smooth, flowing sound

Question 130

wade

Answer 130

v.: to walk through water: to move or proceed with difficulty: to become involved in a discussion, situation, activity, etc., in a forceful, direct, or careless wayn.: an act of wading

Question 131

robe

Answer 131

n.: a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job: a loose piece of clothing that wraps around your body and that you wear before or after bathing, swimming, etc., or while resting at homev.: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe: to put on a robe: dress

Question 132

vice versa \ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə, ˈvīs-ˈvər-\

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adv.: —used to say that the opposite of a statement is also true

Question 133

annuity \ə-ˈnü-ə-tē, -ˈnyü-\

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: a fixed amount of money that is paid to someone each year: an insurance policy or an investment that pays someone a fixed amount of money each year

Question 134

intrigue

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n.: the activity of making secret plans: a secret planv.: to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested: to make secret plans

Question 135

yarn

Answer 135

n.: a long, thin piece of cotton, wool, etc., that is thicker than thread and that is used for knitting and weaving: an exciting or interesting story ; especially : a story that is so surprising or unusual that it is difficult to believev.: to tell a yarn

Question 136

inverse (ˌ)in-ˈvərs, ˈin-ˌ\

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adj.—used to describe two things that are related in such a way that as one becomes larger the other becomes smaller: opposite in nature or effectn.: something that is the opposite of something else

Question 137

induct

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: to have (someone) officially begin a new job, position, or government office: to officially make (someone) a member of a group or organization: to enroll (someone) for military training or service

Question 138

delegate

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n.: a person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for othersv.: to give (control, responsibility, authority, etc.) to someone : to trust someone with (a job, duty, etc.): to choose (someone) to do something

Question 139

curtail (ˌ)kər-ˈtāl\

Answer 139

: to reduce or limit (something)

Question 140

wane

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v.of the moon : to appear to become thinner or less full: to become smaller or less : to decrease in size, amount, length, or qualityn.: the act or process of waning: a period or time of waning specifically : the period from the full moon to the new moon: a defect in lumber characterized by bark or a lack of wood at a corner or edge

Question 141

dwindle

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: to gradually become smaller

Question 142

overture

Answer 142

n.: a piece of music played at the start of an opera, a musical play, etc.: something that is offered or suggested with the hope that it will start a relationship, lead to an agreement, etc.: the first part of an event : the beginning of somethingv.: to put forward as an overture: to make or present an overture to

Question 143

banish

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: to force (someone) to leave a country as punishment: to send (someone or something) away: to cause (something) to go away : to get rid of (something)

Question 144

cuisine

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: a style of cooking: food that is cooked in a particular way

Question 145

upbringing

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: the way a child is raised : the care and teaching given to a child by parents or other people

Question 146

immobile (ˌ)i(m)-ˈmō-bəl, -ˌbī(-ə)l also -ˌbēl\

Answer 146

: unable to move: not moving

Question 147

crust

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: the hard outer surface of bread: the outside part of a pie: the bread that is used to make a pizza

Question 148

craton \ˈkrā-ˌtän, ˈkra-\

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: a stable relatively immobile area of the earth’s crust that forms the nuclear mass of a continent or the central basin of an ocean

Question 149

savvy

Answer 149

v.: understandn.: practical understanding or knowledge of somethingadj.: having practical understanding or knowledge of something

Question 150

conduit \ˈkän-ˌdü-ət, -ˌdyü- also -dwət, -dət\

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: a pipe or tube through which something (such as water or wire) passes: someone or something that is used as a way of sending something (such as information or money) from one place or person to another

Question 151

render

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v.: to cause (someone or something) to be in a specified condition: to give (something) to someonelaw : to officially report or declare (a legal judgment, such as a verdict)n.: a return especially in goods or services due from a feudal tenant to his lord

Question 152

blurry

Answer 152

fuzzy

Question 153

thereof

Answer 153

1 : of that or it2 : from that cause or particular : therefrom

Question 154

therefrom

Answer 154

: from that or it

Question 155

fireplace

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: a specially built place in a room where a fire can be built

Question 156

hearth \ˈhärth\

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: the floor in front of or inside a fireplace

Question 157

dunk

Answer 157

v.: to dip (food) quickly into a liquid (such as coffee or milk) while eating: to push (someone or something) under water or other liquid for a short amount of timebasketball : to jump high in the air and push (the ball) down through the basketn. basketball : a shot that is made by jumping high in the air and pushing the ball down through the basket

Question 158

lubricate \ˈlü-brə-ˌkāt\

Answer 158

: to make (something) smooth or slippery : to apply a lubricant to (something, such as a machine or a part of a machine)

Question 159

drizzle

Answer 159

n.: rain that falls lightly in very small dropsv.: to rain in very small drops: to pour a small amount of liquid onto or over something

Question 160

perturbation \ˌpər-tər-ˈbā-shən, ˌpər-ˌtər-\

Answer 160

: a change in the normal state or regular movement of something: the state of being worried or upset

Question 161

oblateadj. \ä-ˈblāt, ˈä-ˌ\n. \ˈä-ˌblāt\

Answer 161

adj.: flattened or depressed at the polesn.: a layman living in a monastery under a modified rule and without vows: a member of one of several Roman Catholic communities of men or women

Question 162

trampoline \ˌtram-pə-ˈlēn, ˈtram-pə-ˌ\

Answer 162

: a piece of equipment that has a sheet of strong cloth attached by springs to a metal frame and that is used for jumping up and down for exercise or as a sport

Question 163

bulge

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v.: to stick out in a rounded lump: to be completely filled with somethingn.: a rounded lump on the surface of something: a sudden increase

Question 164

thesis \ˈthē-səs, British especially for 1 ˈthe-sis\

Answer 164

: a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university: a statement that someone wants to discuss or prove

Question 165

optative \ˈäp-tə-tiv\

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: of, relating to, or constituting a verbal mood that is expressive of wish or desire: of, relating to, or constituting a sentence that is expressive of wish or hope: expressing desire or wish

Question 166

hard-boiled

Answer 166

of an egg : boiled until all the inside parts have become solid: not feeling or showing emotions such as affection or kindness : emotionally tough: having a tough detective as the main character

Question 167

film noir -ˈnwär\

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: a movie about crime that uses dark shadows and lighting to show the complicated moral nature of the subject ; also : this style of film

Question 168

diffident

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: lacking confidence : not feeling comfortable around people: very careful about acting or speaking

Question 169

breach

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n.: a failure to do what is required by a law an agreement or a duty : failure to act in a required or promised way: a break in friendly relations between people or groups: a hole or opening in something (such as a wall) made by breaking through itv.: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a law or agreement) : to break or violate (something): to make a hole or opening in (something)

Question 170

solidarity

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: a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.

Question 171

quadruple \kwä-ˈdrü-pəl, -ˈdrə-; ˈkwä-drə-\

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v.: to become four times bigger in value or number: to cause (something) to become four times biggern.: a sum four times as great as anotheradj.: four times bigger in size or amount: having four parts or including four people or things

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scale (n. 1.)

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: either pan or tray of a balance: a beam that is supported freely in the center and has two pans of equal weight suspended from its ends: an instrument or machine for weighing

Question 173

scaly

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: covered with scales or flakes

Question 174

wacky

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: amusing and very strange

Question 175

produce \ˈprä-(ˌ)düs, ˈprō- also -(ˌ)dyüs\ (n.)

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: fresh fruits and vegetables

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oblong \ˈä-ˌblȯŋ\

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: longer in one direction than in the other direction: having four straight sides that meet at right angles and having two opposite sides that are short and two opposite sides that are long

Question 177

baritone

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music : a man’s singing voice that is higher than the voice of the bass and lower than the voice of the tenor ; also : a singer who has such a voice

Question 178

notation

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: a system of marks, signs, figures, or characters that is used to represent information

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cashierv. \ka-ˈshir, kə-\n. (ˌ)ka-ˈshir\

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v.: to remove (a person) from a position for doing something wrongn.: a person whose job is to take in or give out money in a store, bank, etc.

Question 180

rinse (blank, out, off, etc.) \ˈrin(t)s, especially dial ˈrench\

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v.: to wash (something) with clean water and without soap: to wash (something) with a liquid other than clean water: to remove (something) from an object by washing the object with clean watern.: an act of washing something with a liquid and especially with clean water: liquid that is used for rinsing something: a dye that you put on your hair to change its color for a short time

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dispense

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: to give or provide (something): to prepare and give (medicine)

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contour \ˈkän-ˌtu̇r\

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n.: the outline or outer edge of somethingadj.: following contour lines or forming furrows or ridges along them: made to fit the contour of somethingv.: to shape the contour of: to shape so as to fit contours: to construct (as a road) in conformity to a contour

Question 183

sundae \ˈsən-(ˌ)dā, -dē\

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: a dessert of ice cream that is topped with a sweet sauce, nuts, whipped cream, etc.

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origami \ˌȯr-ə-ˈgä-mē\

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: the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes that look like birds, animals, etc.

Question 185

symposium \sim-ˈpō-zē-əm also -zh(ē-)əm\

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: a formal meeting at which experts discuss a particular topic: a collection of articles on a particular subject

Question 186

sci-fi \ˈsī-ˈfī\

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: of, relating to, or being science fiction

Question 187

flustered

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:nervous and confused

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excursion \ik-ˈskər-zhən\

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: a short trip especially for pleasure

Question 189

budding

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: beginning to develop: beginning to become successful

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springy \ˈspriŋ-ē\bouncy

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: returning to an original shape when pressed down, twisted, stretched, etc.: having or showing lively and energetic movement

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blurt (out)

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: to say (something) suddenly and without thinking about how people will react

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obscene \äb-ˈsēn, əb-\n. obscenity -ˈse-nə-tē also -ˈsē-\

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: relating to sex in an indecent or offensive way: very offensive in usually a shocking way: so large an amount or size as to be very shocking or unfair

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hub

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: the central and most active part or place: the airport or the city through which an airline sends most of its flights: the center of a wheel, propeller, fan, etc.

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nonchalant \ˌnän-shə-ˈlänt; ˈnän-shə-ˌlänt, -lənt\

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: relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything

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reimburse \ˌrē-əm-ˈbərs\

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: to pay someone an amount of money equal to an amount that person has spent

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delineate \di-ˈli-nē-ˌāt, dē-\

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: to clearly show or describe (something)

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unity

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: the state of being in full agreement: a way of combining the parts in a work of art or literature so that they seem to belong together

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dissimilar (ˌ)di(s)-ˈsi-mə-lər, -ˈsim-lər\

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: not the same : different or unalike

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algorithm

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: a set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process

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jagged \ˈja-gəd\

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: having a sharp, uneven edge or surface

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format

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n.: the form, design, or arrangement of something (such as a book, magazine, or television or radio program): the way in which information is stored on a computer diskv.: to arrange (something) in a particular format: to prepare (a computer disk) so that it can store information in a particular format

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file 5

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: a device (as a folder, case, or cabinet) by means of which papers are kept in order: roll, list: a collection of papers or publications usually arranged or classified

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temper

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v.: to make (something) less severe or extreme: to cause (something, such as steel or glass) to become hard or strong by heating it and cooling itn.: the tendency of someone to become angry: a state of being angry: calmness of mind

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reset (ˌ)rē-ˈset\

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: to move (something) back to an original place or position: to put (a broken bone) back in the correct position for healing: to put (a gem) into a new piece of jewelry

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wiggle room

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: the ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed

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jungle

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: a tropical forest where plants and trees grow very thickly: a harsh or dangerous place or situation in which people struggle for survival or success: a confusing or complex mixture of things

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complexion \kəm-ˈplek-shən\

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: the color or appearance of the skin especially on the face: the general appearance or character of something

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urinal

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: a toilet that is attached to a wall especially in a public bathroom for men to urinate into

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commode \kə-ˈmōd\

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: a low piece of furniture with drawers or sometimes a door and shelves: a chair with a hole in the seat and a pot underneath that is used as a toilet

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impromptu \im-ˈpräm(p)-(ˌ)tü, -(ˌ)tyü\

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adj.: not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparationn.: something that is impromptu: a musical composition suggesting improvisation

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calendrical \kə-ˈlen-dri-kəl, ka-\

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: of, relating to, characteristic of, or used in a calendar

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omen \ˈō-mən\

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: something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future

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deorderant \dē-ˈō-də-rənt\

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: a substance that you put on your body and especially under your arms to prevent, remove, or hide unpleasant smells

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cinematography

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: the art, process, or job of filming movies : motion-picture photography

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ablution \ə-ˈblü-shən, a-\

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: the act of washing yourself

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codify \ˈkä-də-ˌfī, ˈkō-\

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: to put (laws or rules) together as a code or system: to put (things) in an orderly form

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conflate \kən-ˈflāt\

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: to bring together : fuse: confuse: to combine (as two readings of a text) into a composite whole

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indentation \ˌin-ˌden-ˈtā-shən\

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: a space at the beginning of a written line or paragraph: the act of indenting a line or paragraph: a cut in or into the edge of something

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throaty

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of a sound : deep or rough : made in the back of the throat

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interlude \ˈin-tər-ˌlüd\

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: a period of time between events or activities: a brief romantic or sexual meeting or relationship: a short piece of music that is played between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service

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zenith \ˈzē-nəth, Canada also & British usually ˈze-nəth, -nith\

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: the strongest or most successful period of time: the highest point reached in the sky by the sun, moon, etc.

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underpin

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: to strengthen or support (something) from below

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demarcate \di-ˈmär-ˌkāt, ˈdē-ˌ\n. demarcation \ˌdē-ˌmär-ˈkā-shən\ noun

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: to show the limits or edges of (something)

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seemingadv. seemingly

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: appearing to be true but not being true or certain

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inherent

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: belonging to the basic nature of someone or something

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proceeds \ˈprō-ˌsēdz\

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: the total amount of money or profit that is made

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bob

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v.: to strike with a quick light blow : rap: to move up and down in a short quick movement: to polish with a bob : buff: deceive, cheat: to take by fraud : filchn.: a short quick down-and-up motion: any of several folk dances: a blow or tap especially with the fist: bunch, cluster: nosegay: a knob, knot, twist, or curl especially of ribbons, yarn, or hair: to cut shorter : crop: to cut (hair) in the style of a bob: shilling (slang British): bobsled

Question 228

disinclination (ˌ)dis-ˌin-klə-ˈnā-shən, -ˌsiŋ-\

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: a feeling of not wanting to do something : a tendency to avoid a particular activity

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gaunt

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: very thin usually because of illness or suffering: plain and unpleasant in appearance : desolate and gloomy

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insolent \ˈin(t)-s(ə-)lənt\

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: rude or impolite : having or showing a lack of respect for other people

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stumble

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v.: to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall: to walk in an awkward way: to speak or act in an awkward wayn.: an act or instance of stumbling

Question 232

detent \ˈdē-ˌtent, di-ˈ\

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: a device (as a catch, dog, or spring-operated ball) for positioning and holding one mechanical part in relation to another in a manner such that the device can be released by force applied to one of the parts

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actuate \ˈak-chə-ˌwāt, -shə-\

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: to make (a machine or electrical device) move or operate: to cause someone to do something or to act in a certain way

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filamentadj. filamentary/filamentous

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: a thin thread or hair: a thin wire in a light bulb that glows when electricity passes through it

Question 235

grating

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: a frame with bars across it that is used to cover an opening

Question 236

scrap paper

Answer 236

sketch paper

Question 237

bunk

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: bunk bed: a built-in bed (as on a ship) that is often one of a tier of berths: a sleeping place: bunkum, nonsensev.: to occupy a bunk or bed : stay the night: to provide with a bunk or bed

Question 238

bunkum

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: foolish or untrue words or ideas

Question 239

dissolute \ˈdi-sə-ˌlüt, -lət\

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—used to describe someone (such as a person who often gets drunk) whose way of living is considered morally wrong

Question 240

rip

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v.: to tear, split, or open (something) quickly or violently: to become torn or split: to remove (something) quickly or violentlyn.: a body of water made rough by the meeting of opposing tides, currents, or winds: a current of water roughened by passing over an irregular bottom: rip current: a dissolute person : libertine: a rent made by ripping : tear: cut

Question 241

rend(pt. pp. rent)

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: to tear (something) into pieces with force or violence

Question 242

wrestn. wrench

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v.: to pull (something) away from someone by using violent twisting movements: to take (something) from someone with much effortn.: the action of wresting : wrench: a key or wrench used for turning pins in a stringed instrument (as a piano)

Question 243

ricochet \ˈri-kə-ˌshā, British also -ˌshet\

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n.: something (such as a bullet or stone) that ricochets off a surface: the action of ricocheting off a surfacev.: to bounce off a surface and continue moving in a different direction

Question 244

armpit

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: the hollow area on a person’s body beneath the place where the arm and the shoulder meet: the worst area in a place

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cockpit

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: the area in a boat, airplane, etc., where the pilot or driver sits

Question 246

comrade \ˈkäm-ˌrad, -rəd, especially British -ˌrād\

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: a close friend you have worked with, been in the military with, etc.—used as a title for a member of a communist party

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finance \fə-ˈnan(t)s, ˈfī-ˌ, fī-ˈ\

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n.: the way in which money is used and handled ; especially : the way in which large amounts of money are used and handled by governments and companies: money available to a government, business, or person: matters relating to money and how it is spent or savedv.: to provide money for (something or someone): to buy (something) by borrowing money that will be paid back over a period of time

Question 248

draw up

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: to bring (as troops) into array: to prepare a draft or version of: to bring to a halt

Question 249

dip

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v.: to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly: to move (something) into and out of something: to lift (liquid) out from a containern.: an act of dipping especially : a brief plunge into the water for sport or exercise: inclination downward: : pitch: pitch: a stupid or unsophisticated personabbr.: diploma

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unsophiscated

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: not having or showing a lot of experience and knowledge about the world and about culture, art, literature, etc.: not highly developed or complex

Question 251

rung

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: a piece of wood or metal that is placed between the legs of a chair for support: one of the pieces of wood or metal that is used as a step on a ladder: a position or level within a group, organization, etc., that is higher or lower than others

Question 252

trough \ˈtrȯf, ˈtrȯth, by bakers often ˈtrō\

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: a long, shallow container from which animals (such as cows, pigs, horses, etc.) eat or drink: a period in which there is little economic activity and prices are usually low: a long, low area between waves or hills

Question 253

snowplow

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n.: a flat or curved piece of metal that is attached to the front of a vehicle and used for clearing snow from a road, driveway, etc. ; also : a vehicle (such as a truck) that has a snowplow attached: a position in skiing in which the front ends of the skis are moved together in order to stop, slow down, or turnv.: to move the front ends of your skis together in order to stop, slow down, or turn

Question 254

electromagnetism \i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm\

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: a magnetic field that is produced by a current of electricity

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encircle

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: to form a circle around (someone or something) : to surround (someone or something)

Question 256

delve

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: to dig or labor with or as if with a spade : to make a careful or detailed search for information : to examine a subject in detail

Question 257

insight

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: the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way: an understanding of the true nature of something

Question 258

sous-chef

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sous \ˈsü: being an assistant

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externship \ˈek-ˌstərn-ˌship\

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: a training program that is part of a course of study of an educational institution and is taken in private business

Question 260

transparency

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: something transparent especially : a picture (as on film) viewed by light shining through it or by projection: the quality or state of being transparent

Question 261

sonorous \sə-ˈnȯr-əs, ˈsä-nə-rəs\

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: having a sound that is deep, loud, and pleasant

Question 262

resonant \ˈre-zə-nənt, ˈrez-nənt\

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: producing a loud, clear, deep sound: strongly affecting someone especially with a particular quality

Question 263

imposing

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: very large or impressive

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ornate \ȯr-ˈnāt\

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: covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes: using many fancy words

Question 265

sounding

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adj.: resonant, sonorous: pompous: imposingn.: a measurement of the depth of water: something that is done to find out what people think about something

Question 266

cuddle

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v.: to hold (someone or something) in your arms in order to show affection: to lie or sit close togethern.: a close embrace

Question 267

wriggle

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v.: to twist from side to side with small quick movements like a worm: to move forward by twisting and turningn.: a short or quick writhing motion or contortion: a formation or marking of sinuous design

Question 268

writhe

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: to twist your body from side to side

Question 269

sweepstakes

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: a race or contest in which the winner receives all the prize money

Question 270

launder \ˈlȯn-dər, ˈlän-\

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v.: to make (clothes, towels, sheets, etc.) ready for use by washing, drying, and ironing them: to put (money that you got by doing something illegal) into a business or bank account in order to hide where it really came fromn.: trough especially : a box conduit conveying particulate material suspended in water in ore dressing

Question 271

indict \in-ˈdīt\

Answer 271

law : to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime

Question 272

solitary

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adj.: without anyone or anything else : not involving or including anyone or anything else: done by a person who is alone: separate from other people or thingsn.: one who lives or seeks to live a solitary life : recluse: solitary confinement in prison

Question 273

pry

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v.: to look closely or inquisitively also : to make a nosy or presumptuous inquiry: to raise, move, or pull apart with a lever : prize: to extract, detach, or open with difficultyn.: a tool for prying: leverage

Question 274

parole

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n.: permission given to a prisoner to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving wellv.: to release (a prisoner) on parole

Question 275

flush

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v.: to flow and spread suddenly and freely: to glow brightly: blushn.: a sudden flow (as of water) also : a rinsing or cleansing with or as if with a flush of water: a sudden increase or expansion especially : sudden and usually abundant new plant growth: a surge of emotion

Question 276

flabby

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: lacking resilience or firmness : flaccid: weak and ineffective : feeble

Question 277

preclude \pri-ˈklüd\

Answer 277

: to make (something) impossible : to prevent (something) from happening: to prevent (someone) from doing something

Question 278

implication

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: a possible future effect or result: something that is suggested without being said directly : something that is implied: the fact or state of being involved in or connected to something (such as a crime) : the fact or state of being implicated in something

Question 279

accountable

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: required to explain actions or decisions to someone: required to be responsible for something

Question 280

accommodate

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: to provide room for (someone) : to provide a place to stay and sleep for (someone): to have room for (someone or something): to do something helpful for (someone) : to provide what is needed or wanted for (someone or something)

Question 281

rein

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n.: a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal: the ability to limit or control something: the power to guide or control someone or somethingv.: to control or direct with or as if with reins: to check or stop by or as if by a pull at the reins: to submit to the use of reins

Question 282

quantify

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: to find or calculate the quantity or amount of (something)

Question 283

hover

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: to float in the air without moving in any direction: to stay very close to a person or place: to stay near a specified point or level

Question 284

lockout

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: a situation in which an employer tries to force workers to accept certain conditions by refusing to let them come to work until those conditions are accepted

Question 285

reclaim

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: to get back (something that was lost or taken away): to make (land) available for use by changing its condition: to get (a usable material) from materials that have been used before

Question 286

overview

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: a general explanation or description of something

Question 287

holocaust

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: the killing of millions of Jews and other people by the Nazis during World War II: an event or situation in which many people are killed and many things are destroyed especially by fire

Question 288

showy

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: having an appearance that attracts attention

Question 289

straddle

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v.: to sit or ride with a leg on either side of (something): to be on both sides of (something): to have parts that are in (different places, regions, etc.)n.: the act or position of one who straddles: a noncommittal or equivocal position: spread

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astride

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adv.: with one leg on each side : astride a horse: with the legs stretched wide apartprep.: with one leg or part on each side of (something)

Question 291

stride

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v.: to walk with very long stepsn.: a long step: the distance covered by a long step: a way of walking

Question 292

backtrack

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: to go back over a course or path: to return to something that was mentioned before: to completely change what you think or say about something

Question 293

shrug

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v.: to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about somethingn.: an act of shrugging: a woman’s small waist-length or shorter jacket

Question 294

smirk \ˈsmərk\

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: to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else’s trouble, etc.

Question 295

exalt

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: to raise (someone or something) to a higher level: to praise (someone or something) highly: to present (something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable

Question 296

uncritical

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: not expressing or willing to express appropriate criticism or disapproval : not critical

Question 297

tipsy

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: unsteady or foolish from drinking : slightly drunk

Question 298

wasted

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: not used, spent, etc., in a good, useful, or effective way: very thin because of sickness or lack of food: very drunk or affected by drugs

Question 299

gown \ˈgau̇n\

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: a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event: a loose piece of clothing that covers most of the body: a loose piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes during an official event by a judge, a priest, a student, etc.

Question 300

lore

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: something that is taught : lesson: something that is learned : knowledge gained through study or experience: the space between the eye and bill in a bird or the corresponding region in a reptile or fish

Question 301

high-handed

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: not having or showing any interest in the rights, opinions, or feelings of other people

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arbitrary \ˈär-bə-ˌtrer-ē, -ˌtre-rē\

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: not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence: done without concern for what is fair or right

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felicity \fi-ˈli-sə-tē\

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: great happiness: something that is pleasing and well chosen: a talent for speaking or writing in a very effective way

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fighter

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: a warrior or soldier: someone who does not give up : someone who continues fighting or trying: a fast airplane that has weapons for destroying enemy aircraft (fighter aircraft, fighter plane)

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bomber

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: a military aircraft designed for dropping bombs: a person who takes a bomb to a place so that it will explode there : a person who bombs a place

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RPV

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: an unmanned aircraft flown by remote control and used especially for reconnaissance (UAV)

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reconnaissance \ri-ˈkä-nə-zən(t)s, -sən(t)s\

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: military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to find out information about an enemy

Question 308

controlled

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: not overly angry or emotional (restrained): done or organized according to certain rules, instructions, or procedures—used to describe a drug that is illegal to have or use without permission from a doctor

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discontinuous

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: not continuous : having interruptions or gaps

Question 310

string

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: a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things: a group of objects that are connected with a string, wire, chain, etc.: a series of similar things

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proponent

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: a person who argues for or supports something

Question 312

foe

Answer 312

: an enemy

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adversary \ˈad-və(r)-ˌser-ē, -ˌse-rē\

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n.: an enemy or opponentadj.: of, relating to, or involving an enemy or adversary: having or involving antagonistic parties or opposing interests

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antagonism \an-ˈta-gə-ˌni-zəm\adj. antagonistic

Answer 314

: a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : a desire to oppose something you dislike or disagree with

Question 315

popularize \ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz\

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: to cause (something) to be liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by many people : to make (something) popular: to make (something that is difficult or complicated) simpler and easier to understand for the average person

Question 316

diarrhea \ˌdī-ə-ˈrē-ə\

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medical : an illness that causes you to pass waste from your body very frequently and in liquid rather than solid form

Question 317

troll

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v.: to fish with a hook and line that you pull through the water: to search for or try to get (something): to search through (something)n.: a lure or a line with its lure and hook used in trolling

Question 318

hatch (n.)

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: a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship): an opening in the deck of a ship or in the floor or roof of a building: the covering for such an opening: an act or instance of hatching: a brood of hatched young

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superfluous \su̇-ˈpər-flü-əs\

Answer 319

: beyond what is needed : not necessary

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meme \ˈmēm\

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: an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from person to person within a culture

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defraud

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: to trick or cheat someone or something in order to get money : to use fraud in order to get money from a person, an organization, etc.

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setting

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: the place and conditions in which something happens or exists: the time, place, and conditions in which the action of a book, movie, etc., takes place: the rooms, painted backgrounds, furniture, etc., that are used for a scene in a movie or play

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afield

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adv./adj.: away from home : away from here or there

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hark

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: to pay close attention : listen

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hark back

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: to turn back to an earlier topic or circumstance: to go back to something as an origin or source

Question 326

oversee

Answer 326

: to watch and direct (an activity, a group of workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is done correctly

Question 327

curb

Answer 327

n.: a short border along the edge of a street that is usually made of stone or concrete: something that controls or limits something elsev.: to control or limit (something)

Question 328

flail

Answer 328

n.: a long-handled tool that was used in the past for beating wheat so that the grain would become separated from the wheatv.: to move or swing your arms or legs in a wild and uncontrolled way: to strike or hit (something or someone) in a wild and uncontrolled way

Question 329

orthodox

Answer 329

adj.: accepted as true or correct by most people : supporting or believing what most people think is true: accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion: of or relating to the Orthodox Churchn.: one that is orthodox: a member of an Eastern Orthodox church

Question 330

lockdown

Answer 330

: the confinement of prisoners to their cells for all or most of the day as a temporary security measure

Question 331

perpetrateperpetrator

Answer 331

: to do (something that is illegal or wrong)

Question 332

mannequin \ˈma-ni-kən\

Answer 332

: a figure shaped like a human body that is used for making or displaying clothes

Question 333

grind \ˈgrīnd\

Answer 333

v.: to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine: to cut (meat) into small pieces by putting it through a special machine: to make (something) sharp or smooth by rubbing it against a hard surfacen.: boring or difficult work: a person who works or studies too much—used to describe the size of the pieces of something that has been ground

Question 334

coliseum \ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm\

Answer 334

: a large stadium or building for sports or entertainment

Question 335

syllabusplural syllabi

Answer 335

: a list of the topics or books that will be studied in a course

Question 336

tuberculosis \tu̇-ˌbər-kyə-ˈlō-səs, tyu̇-\

Answer 336

medical : a serious disease that mainly affects the lungs

Question 337

agony

Answer 337

: extreme mental or physical pain

Question 338

agonize (over)

Answer 338

: to think or worry very much about something

Question 339

outlet

Answer 339

: something that people use to express their emotions or talents: a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device: a store that sells products made usually by one company and often at reduced prices: a television, radio, or publishing company

Question 340

trajectory \trə-ˈjek-t(ə-)rē\

Answer 340

: the curved path along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space

Question 341

-ish

Answer 341

: almost or approximately

Question 342

planetary \ˈpla-nə-ˌter-ē\

Answer 342

: of or relating to planets

Question 343

inset

Answer 343

n.: a small map or picture that is shown on or next to a larger map or picture in order to show more detail: a piece of something that is added to something larger often for decorationv.: to put (something) in something larger for decoration, to give information, etc.: to put something into (something) often for decoration

Question 344

traversen. \ˈtra-vərs\v. \trə-ˈvərs also tra-ˈ or ˈtra-(ˌ)\

Answer 344

n.: something that crosses or lies across: obstacle, adversity: a formal denial of a matter of fact alleged by the opposing party in a legal pleadingv.: to move across (an area)adj.: lying across : transverse

Question 345

reign

Answer 345

n.: the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc., is ruler of a country: the period of time during which someone is in charge of a group or organization: the period of time during which someone or something is the best or the most important, powerful, etc.v.: to rule as a king, queen, emperor, etc.: to be the best or the most powerful or important person or thing—used to say that a quality exists to such a degree in a place or situation that it affects everything about that place or situation

Question 346

accretion \ə-ˈkrē-shən\

Answer 346

: a gradual process in which layers of a material are formed as small amounts are added over time: something that has grown or accumulated slowly : a product or result of gradual growth

Question 347

denomination

Answer 347

: a religious group: the value that a particular coin or bill has: an amount of money that something is worth

Question 348

constituent \kən-ˈstich-wənt, -ənt\

Answer 348

n.: any one of the people who live and vote in an area : a member of a constituency: one of the parts that form somethingadj.: forming part of a whole

Question 349

microscopic \ˌmī-krə-ˈskä-pik\

Answer 349

: able to be seen only through a microscope : extremely small: much smaller than what is usual, normal, or expected: done with a microscope

Question 350

giveaway

Answer 350

: something (such as a movement or a facial expression) that clearly shows the truth or existence of something that had not been known: something that is given away free: an event at which things are given away

Question 351

gash

Answer 351

n.: a long, deep cutv.: to make a long, deep cut in (something)adj.: knowing, witty: well-dressed : trim

Question 352

tape measure

Answer 352

: a long, thin piece of plastic, cloth, or metal that is marked with units of length (such as inches or centimeters) and that is used for measuring things

Question 353

slur

Answer 353

n.: an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion: a shaming or degrading effect : stain, stigma: a blurred spot in printed matter : smudge: a curved line connecting notes to be sung to the same syllable or performed without a break: the combination of two or more slurred tones: a slurring manner of speechv.: to cast aspersions on : disparage: to make indistinct : obscure: to slip so as to cause a slur: to slide or slip over without due mention, consideration, or emphasis: to perform hurriedly : skimp: to perform (successive tones of different pitch) in a smooth or connected manner

Question 354

smudge

Answer 354

v.: to make a dirty mark, spot, streak, etc., on (something): to become blurry and unclear by being touched or rubbed: to make (something) blurry or unclear by touching or rubbing itn.: a dirty mark, spot, streak, etc.

Question 355

articulate

Answer 355

adj.: able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing: clearly expressed and easily understoodv.: to express (something, such as an idea) in words: to say or pronounce (something, such as a word) in a way that can be clearly heard and understood: to connect with a joint or something that is like a joint

Question 356

chant

Answer 356

v.: to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people: to sing words and especially religious prayers by using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many timesn.: a word or phrase that is repeated in a rhythmic way usually loudly and by a group of people: a kind of singing using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many times

Question 357

brew

Answer 357

v.: to make (beer, ale, etc.): to make (coffee, tea, etc.): to start to formn.: a drink (such as beer or ale) that is made by brewing: a cup of tea: a mixture of different things

Question 358

anguish

Answer 358

n.: extreme suffering, grief, or painv.: to suffer anguish: to cause to suffer anguish

Question 359

affliction

Answer 359

: something (such as a disease) that causes pain or suffering: the state of being affected by something that causes suffering

Question 360

afflict

Answer 360

: to cause pain or suffering to (someone or something)

Question 361

hackneyed/trite\ˈhak-nēd\/\ˈtrīt\

Answer 361

: not interesting, funny, etc., because of being used too often : not fresh or original

Question 362

purportn. \ˈpər-ˌpȯrt\v. (ˌ)pər-ˈpȯrt\

Answer 362

n.: the main or general meaning of something (such as a speech or a person’s actions)v.: to claim to be or do a particular thing when this claim may not be true

Question 363

drove

Answer 363

: a large group of people or animals that move or act together

Question 364

commonweal \ˈkä-mən-ˌwēl\

Answer 364

: the happiness, health, and safety of all of the people of a community or nation

Question 365

uneventful

Answer 365

: having nothing exciting, interesting, or unusual happening : not eventful

Question 366

definitive \di-ˈfi-nə-tiv\

Answer 366

adj.: not able to be argued about or changed : final and settled: complete, accurate, and considered to be the best of its kindn.: a definitive postage stamp compare provisional

Question 367

publicity

Answer 367

: something that attracts the attention of the public: attention that is given to someone or something by newspapers, magazines, television news programs, etc.: the activity or business of getting people to give attention to someone or something

Question 368

dish out

Answer 368

: to give or dispense freely

Question 369

nativity \nə-ˈti-və-tē, nā-\

Answer 369

: the process or circumstances of being born : birth especially capitalized : the birth of Jesus: a horoscope at or of the time of one’s birth: the place of origin

Question 370

indebted \in-ˈde-təd\

Answer 370

: owing something (such as money or thanks) to someone or something : in debt

Question 371

rip off

Answer 371

: rob also : cheat, defraud: steal: to copy or imitate blatantly or unscrupulously

Question 372

rip-off

Answer 372

: something that is too expensive : something that is not worth its price: something that is too much like something made by someone else

Question 373

knockoff

Answer 373

: a cheap or inferior copy of something

Question 374

transcend \tran(t)-ˈsend\

Answer 374

: to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something)

Question 375

subsidy

Answer 375

: money that is paid usually by a government to keep the price of a product or service low or to help a business or organization to continue to function

Question 376

gold bullion

Answer 376

gold bargold ingot

Question 377

cornerstone

Answer 377

: a stone that forms part of a corner in the outside wall of a building and that often shows the date when the building was built: something of basic importance

Question 378

visionary

Answer 378

adj.: having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future: having or showing a powerful imagination: of or relating to something that is seen or imagined in a dream or vision (sense 3)n.: a person who has clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future: a person who has a powerful imagination: a person who sees visions (sense 3)

Question 379

ooze

Answer 379

n.: a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water: a piece of soft wet plastic ground: a decoction of vegetable material used for tanning leather: the act of oozing: something that oozesv.: to flow out slowly: to have (something) flow out slowly: to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or strongly

Question 380

solicit \sə-ˈli-sət\

Answer 380

: to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.: to ask (a person or group) for money, help, etc.: to offer to have sex with (someone) in return for money

Question 381

escortn. \ˈes-ˌkȯrt\v. \is-ˈkȯrt, es-, ˈes-ˌ\

Answer 381

n.: a person or group of people who go with someone to give protection guidance: a group of vehicles, ships, or planes that provide protection: a man who goes with a woman to a social eventv.: to go with (someone or something) to give protection or guidance

Question 382

mug shot

Answer 382

: a photograph of someone’s face ; especially : a photograph taken by the police of someone who has been arrested

Question 383

inhibition \ˌin-hə-ˈbi-shən, ˌi-nə-\

Answer 383

: a nervous feeling that prevents you from expressing your thoughts, emotions, or desires: the act of preventing or slowing the activity or occurrence of something

Question 384

as of

Answer 384

: on, at, from

Question 385

pare

Answer 385

: to carefully cut off the outside or the ends of (something): to make (something) smaller : to reduce (something) in size, amount, or number

Question 386

caulk/calk \ˈkȯk\

Answer 386

v.: to fill the cracks or holes in (something) with a substance that keeps out watern.: material used to caulk

Question 387

tan

Answer 387

v.: to cause (skin) to become darker especially from being exposed to the sun’s rays: to become darker especially from being exposed to the sun’s rays: to change (the skin of an animal) into leather by a chemical processadj.: having skin that has been made darker by being exposed to the sun’s rays: having a light brown colorn.: a browning of the skin that is caused by the sun’s rays: a light brown color

Question 388

precedence \ˈpre-sə-dən(t)s, pri-ˈsē-dən(t)s\

Answer 388

: the condition of being more important than something or someone else and therefore coming or being dealt with first

Question 389

quirk

Answer 389

n.: an unusual habit or way of behaving: something strange that happens by chancev.: curve, twist

Question 390

topography \tə-ˈpä-grə-fē\

Answer 390

: the art or science of making maps that show the height, shape, etc., of the land in a particular area: the features (such as mountains and rivers) in an area of land

Question 391

lithosphere

Answer 391

: the solid part of a celestial body (as the earth) specifically : the outer part of the solid earth composed of rock essentially like that exposed at the surface, consisting of the crust and outermost layer of the mantle, and usually considered to be about 60 miles (100 kilometers) in thickness

Question 392

denote

Answer 392

of a word : to have (something) as a meaning : to mean (something): to show, mark, or be a sign of (something)

Question 393

pylon \ˈpī-ˌlän, -lən\

Answer 393

: a tall tower or similar structure: a tall, metal structure that is part of a series of structures supporting a long stretch of electrical wireAmerican football : one of the upright markers that are positioned at the corners of the end zone

Question 394

relayn. \ˈrē-ˌlā\v1. \ˈrē-ˌlā, ri-ˈlā\v2. (ˌ)rē-ˈlā\

Answer 394

: a race between teams in which each team member runs, swims, etc., a different part of the race: the act of passing something from one person or device to another ; also : a system for doing this: a group of people, horses, etc., that takes the place of others so that something (such as a job or an activity) is done continuouslyv1.: to place or dispose in relays: to provide with relays: to pass along by relaysv2: to lay again

Question 395

further

Answer 395

adv.: to or at a more distant place or time: to a greater degree or extent: in addition to what has been saidv.: to help the progress of (something): to cause (something) to become more successful or advancedadj.: more distant

Question 396

parable \ˈpa-rə-bəl\

Answer 396

: a short story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson ; especially : one of the stories told by Jesus Christ and recorded in the Bible

Question 397

cut back

Answer 397

: to shorten by cutting : prune: to interrupt the sequence of a plot (as of a movie) by introducing events prior to those last presented: cut down

Question 398

prune

Answer 398

n.: a dried plum that is often cooked before it is eatenv.: to cut off some of the branches of (a tree or bush) so that it will grow better or look better: to reduce (something) by removing parts that are not necessary or wanted

Question 399

rank and fileadj. rank-and-file

Answer 399

: the enlisted personnel of an armed force: the individuals who constitute the body of an organization, society, or nation as distinguished from the leaders

Question 400

resultant

Answer 400

: coming from or caused by something else

Question 401

infrastructure \ˈin-frə-ˌstrək-chər, -(ˌ)frä-\

Answer 401

: the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly

Question 402

punch line

Answer 402

: the words at the end of a joke or story that make it funny, surprising, etc.

Question 403

workaholic

Answer 403

: a person who chooses to work a lot : a person who is always working, thinking about work, etc.

Question 404

diverge \də-ˈvərj, dī-\

Answer 404

: to split and move out in different directions from a single point: to be or become different

Question 405

converge \kən-ˈvərj\

Answer 405

: to move toward one point and join together : to come together and meet: to meet or come together to form a crowd or group: to come together and have one interest, purpose, or goal

Question 406

leverage \ˈle-və-rij, ˈlē-; ˈlev-rij, ˈlēv-\

Answer 406

n.: influence or power used to achieve a desired result: the increase in force gained by using a leverv.: to use (something valuable) to achieve a desired result

Question 407

parkour \pär-ˈku̇r, ˈpär-ˌku̇r\

Answer 407

: the sport of traversing environmental obstacles by running, climbing, or leaping rapidly and efficiently

Question 408

lax

Answer 408

: not careful enough : not strict enough

Question 409

lint \ˈlint\

Answer 409

: tiny pieces of cloth or another soft material: a soft material that is used for covering and protecting cuts and wounds

Question 410

avenge \ə-ˈvenj\

Answer 410

: to harm or punish someone who has harmed you or someone or something that you care about

Question 411

concierge \kōⁿ-ˈsyerzh, ˌkän-sē-ˈerzh\

Answer 411

: a person in an apartment building especially in France who takes care of the building and checks the people who enter and leave: an employee at a hotel whose job is to provide help and information to the people staying at the hotel

Question 412

tailor \ˈtā-lər\

Answer 412

n.: a person who makes men’s clothes (such as suits and jackets) that are measured to fit a particular personv.: to make (clothing that is measured to fit a particular person): to make or change (something) so that it meets a special need or purpose

Question 413

brick-and-mortar

Answer 413

: relating to or being a traditional business serving customers in a building as contrasted to an online business

Question 414

roomy

Answer 414

: having ample room : spacious

Question 415

deputy \ˈde-pyə-tē\

Answer 415

: an important assistant who helps the person who is the leader of a government, organization, etc.: a member of Parliament in some countries

Question 416

deputize

Answer 416

: to give (someone) the power to do something in place of another person : to make (someone) a deputy: to act in place of another person : to act forsomeone as a deputy

Question 417

layoff

Answer 417

: the act of ending the employment of a worker or group of workers: a period of time during which there is no activity

Question 418

humiliate/mortify

Answer 418

: to make (someone) feel very ashamed/embarrassed or foolish

Question 419

invincible

Answer 419

: impossible to defeat or overcome

Question 420

ensue \in-ˈsü, en-\

Answer 420

: to come at a later time : to happen as a result

Question 421

stench

Answer 421

: a very bad smell

Question 422

elaborate

Answer 422

adj. : made or done with great care or with much detail : having many parts that are carefully arranged or plannedvt.: to produce by labor: to build up (as complex organic compounds) from simple ingredients: to work out in detail : develop vi.: to become elaborate: to expand something in detail

Question 423

bunker

Answer 423

n.: a strong building that is mostly below ground and that is used to keep soldiers, weapons, etc., safe from attacksgolf : an area on a golf course that is filled with sand: a container for holding coal, oil, etc., on a ship or outside a housev.golf : to hit (a golf ball) into a bunker: to place or store (coal, oil, etc.) in a bunker

Question 424

faulty

Answer 424

: marked by fault or defect : imperfect

Question 425

withdrawn

Answer 425

: very quiet and usually shy : not talking much to other people

Question 426

subject

Answer 426

: under the control of a ruler

Question 427

documentation

Answer 427

: the documents, records, etc., that are used to prove something or make something official: written instructions for using a computer or computer program

Question 428

concatenateadj. \kän-ˈka-tə-nət, kən-\v. -ˌnāt\

Answer 428

adj.: linked togetherv.: to link together in a series or chain

Question 429

jostle

Answer 429

v.: to push against (someone) while moving forward in a crowd of peoplen.: a jostling encounter or experience: the state of being crowded or jostled together

Question 430

nervy

Answer 430

: having or showing courage or confidence—used to describe someone who says or does rude or shocking things that make other people angry or upset: feeling unpleasantly nervous or excited : not calm

Question 431

justify

Answer 431

: to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable: to provide a good reason for the actions of (someone): to position (text) so that the edges form a straight line

Question 432

tantrum

Answer 432

: an uncontrolled expression of childish anger : an angry outburst by a child or by someone who is behaving like a child

Question 433

nest (v.)

Answer 433

: to build or occupy a nest : settle in or as if in a nest: to fit compactly together or within one another : embed

Question 434

pin(v.)

Answer 434

1 a : to fasten, join, or secure with a pin b : to hold fast or immobile c : to present (a young woman) with a fraternity pin as a pledge of affection2 a : fasten b : to assign the blame or responsibility for c : to define or determine clearly or precisely — usually used with down 3 a : to make (a chess opponent’s piece) unable to move without exposing the king to check or a valuable piece to capture b of a wrestler : to secure a fall over (an opponent)

Question 435

fit 4 (v. 2)

Answer 435

2 a : to conform correctly to the shape or size of b (1) : to insert or adjust until correctly in place (2) : to make or adjust to the right shape and size (3) : to measure for determining the specifications of something to be worn by c : to make a place or room for : accommodate

Question 436

wrestle

Answer 436

v.: to fight (someone) by holding and pushing instead of by hitting, kicking, or punching: to fight in the sport of wrestling: to struggle to move, deal with, or control somethingn.: the action or an instance of wrestling : struggle especially : a wrestling bout

Question 437

bout \ˈbau̇t\

Answer 437

: a period of time during which someone suffers from something (such as an illness or disease): a short period of time during which something is done or happening: a wrestling or boxing contest

Question 438

bouquet \bō-ˈkā, bü-\

Answer 438

: a group of flowers that are picked and often tied together: a particular and usually pleasant smell of flowers or wine

Question 439

medley \ˈmed-lē\

Answer 439

: a musical piece made up of parts of other musical works: a mixture of different people or thingssports : a race in swimming in which swimmers use a different stroke for each different part of the race

Question 440

mirage \mə-ˈräzh\Fata Morgana \ˌfä-tə-mȯr-ˈgä-nə, -ˈga-\

Answer 440

: something (such as a pool of water in the middle of a desert) that is seen and appears to be real but that is not actually there: something that you hope for or want but that is not possible or real

Question 441

misapprehend (ˌ)mis-ˌa-pri-ˈhend\

Answer 441

: to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand

Question 442

numeric \nu̇-ˈmer-ik, nyu̇-\

Answer 442

adj.: of or relating to numbers: numericaln.: number, numeral

Question 443

numeral \ˈnüm-rəl, ˈnü-mə-; ˈnyüm-, ˈnyü-mə-\

Answer 443

adj.: of, relating to, or expressing numbers: consisting of numbers or numeralsn.: a symbol (such as 1, 2, or 3) that represents a number

Question 444

intriguing \in-ˈtrē-giŋ\

Answer 444

: extremely interesting

Question 445

mosque \ˈmäsk\

Answer 445

: a building that is used for Muslim religious services

Question 446

reparation

Answer 446

: money that a country or group that loses a war pays because of the damage, injury, deaths, etc., it has caused: something that is done or given as a way of correcting a mistake that you have made or a bad situation that you have caused

Question 447

springboard

Answer 447

: a strong, flexible board that is used for jumping very high in gymnastics or diving: something that helps you start an activity or process

Question 448

meteorite \ˈmē-tē-ə-ˌrīt\

Answer 448

: a meteor that reaches the surface of the earth without being completely vaporized

Question 449

flingpt. pp. flung

Answer 449

v.: to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way: to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a specified wayn.: a brief sexual relationship: a short period of time spent doing enjoyable and exciting things

Question 450

stairwell

Answer 450

: a space in a building where stairs are located

Question 451

prop

Answer 451

n.: something that props or sustains : supportv.: to support (something) by placing it against something else or by placing something under it

Question 452

tulip \ˈtü-ləp, ˈtyü-\

Answer 452

: a large, bright flower that is shaped like a cup and that grows in the spring

Question 453

wilt

Answer 453

v.of a plant : to bend over because of not having enough water: to become weak and tired especially because of hot weather: to lose energy, confidence, effectiveness, etc.n.: an act or instance of wilting : the state of being wilted: a disorder (as a fungus disease) of plants marked by loss of turgidity in soft tissues with subsequent drooping and often shriveling called also wilt disease: polyhedrosis of caterpillars

Question 454

strangle

Answer 454

: to kill (a person or animal) by squeezing the throat: to stop (something) from growing or developing

Question 455

choke

Answer 455

: to become unable to breathe usually because something gets stuck in your throat or because the air is not good for breathing: to cause (someone) to stop breathing by squeezing the throat: to make (someone) unable to breathe in a normal way

Question 456

progenitor \prō-ˈje-nə-tər, prə-\

Answer 456

: someone who first thinks of or does something : a person who begins something: something that is a model for something else : something that begins the development of something elsebiology : a person or animal in the past that is related to a person or animal living now

Question 457

posterity \pä-ˈster-ə-tē\

Answer 457

: the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation: all future generations

Question 458

tuck

Answer 458

v.: to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.: to put (something) in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe: to eat with pleasuren.: a fold stitched into cloth to shorten, decorate, or control fullness: the part of a vessel where the ends of the lower planks meet under the stern: an act or instance of tucking

Question 459

peter

Answer 459

: to diminish gradually and come to an end : give out — usually used with out : to become exhausted — usually used with out

Question 460

soil

Answer 460

v.: to stain or defile morally : corrupt: to make unclean especially superficially : dirty: to blacken or taint (as a person’s reputation) by word or deedn.: soilage, stain: moral defilement : corruption: something that spoils or pollutes: as : refuse

Question 461

soilage

Answer 461

: the act of soiling : the condition of being soiled: green crops for feeding confined animals

Question 462

purge

Answer 462

v.: to remove people from an area, country, organization, etc., often in a violent and sudden way: to cause something to leave the bodyn.: the often violent and sudden removal of people from an area, country, organization, etc.

Question 463

poky

Answer 463

: very slowof a room or building : small and uncomfortable

Question 464

newsletter

Answer 464

: a short written report that tells about the recent activities of an organization and that is sent to members of the organization

Question 465

harass \hə-ˈras; ˈher-əs, ˈha-rəs\

Answer 465

: to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way: to make repeated attacks against (an enemy)

Question 466

teem

Answer 466

: bring forth: give birth to : produce: to become pregnant : conceive: to become filled to overflowing : abound : empty, pour

Question 467

oppress \ə-ˈpres\

Answer 467

: to treat (a person or group of people) in a cruel or unfair way: to make (someone) feel sad or worried for a long period of time

Question 468

oppression

Answer 468

: unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power: something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power: a sense of being weighed down in body or mind : depression

Question 469

tubby

Answer 469

: short and somewhat fat

Question 470

toil

Answer 470

v. : to work very hard for a long time : to move slowly and with a lot of effortn.: struggle, battle: laborious effort: long strenuous fatiguing labor

Question 471

strenuous \ˈstren-yə-wəs\

Answer 471

: requiring or showing great energy and effort

Question 472

pointy

Answer 472

: having a somewhat sharp end : ending in a point

Question 473

consolation \ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən\

Answer 473

: something that makes a person feel less sadness, disappointment, etc.: a contest in which people or teams that have previously lost compete against each other

Question 474

martial

Answer 474

: of or relating to war or soldiers

Question 475

discreet \di-ˈskrēt\

Answer 475

: not likely to be seen or noticed by many people

Question 476

discretion \dis-ˈkre-shən\

Answer 476

: the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation: the quality of being careful about what you do and say so that people will not be embarrassed or offended : the quality of being discreet

Question 477

secrecy \ˈsē-krə-sē\

Answer 477

: the act of keeping information secret: the quality or state of being hidden or secret

Question 478

cushy \ˈku̇-shē\

Answer 478

: very easy and pleasant : involving little difficulty or effort

Question 479

comfy

Answer 479

: physically comfortable

Question 480

cozy

Answer 480

: small, comfortable, and warm: friendly and pleasant: suggesting or showing a closeness between two people, groups, businesses, etc. : very close

Question 481

derail \di-ˈrāl, dē-\

Answer 481

of a train : to leave its tracks: to cause (a train) to leave its tracks

Question 482

beguile \bi-ˈgī(-ə)l, bē-\

Answer 482

: to trick or deceive (someone): to attract or interest someone

Question 483

impasse \ˈim-ˌpas, im-ˈ\

Answer 483

: a situation in which no progress seems possible

Question 484

severance \ˈsev-rən(t)s, ˈse-və-\

Answer 484

: the act of ending someone’s employment: the act of ending a relationship, connection, etc.

Question 485

crop (v.)

Answer 485

: to cut off the upper or outer parts of (something): to cut off part of (a picture or photograph): to cut (someone’s hair) short

Question 486

insurgency

Answer 486

: a usually violent attempt to take control of a government : a rebellion or uprising

Question 487

offset

Answer 487

n.: outset, start: cessation: a short prostrate lateral shoot arising from the base of a plantv.: to cancel or reduce the effect of (something) : to create an equal balance between two things

Question 488

balk \ˈbȯk sometimes ˈbȯlk\

Answer 488

v.: to suddenly show that you do not want to do something : to refuse to do what someone else wants you to doof a horse, mule, etc. : to stop quickly and refuse to continue goingof an engine : to fail to work in the usual or expected wayn.baseball : an occurrence in which a pitcher stops suddenly or makes an illegal movement after starting to throw a pitch

Question 489

automate

Answer 489

: to run or operate (something, such as a factory or system) by using machines, computers, etc., instead of people to do the work

Question 490

recoup \ri-ˈküp\

Answer 490

: to get back (money that has been spent, invested, lost, etc.)

Question 491

determine

Answer 491

: to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority: to be the cause of or reason for (something): to learn or find out (something) by getting information

Question 492

cutoff

Answer 492

: the act of stopping the movement or supply of something: the time when something must be done or completed: short pants that are made from long pants by cutting off the legs at the knees or higher: the point, date, or period for a cutoff

Question 493

cub

Answer 493

: a young animal that eats meat

Question 494

corequisite \kō-ˈre-kwə-zət\

Answer 494

: a formal course of study required to be taken simultaneously with another

Question 495

tabular

Answer 495

: arranged in rows or columns in a table

Question 496

convection

Answer 496

: movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down ; also : the transfer of heat by this movement

Question 497

disrupt

Answer 497

: to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)

Question 498

crunch

Answer 498

v.: to make the loud sound of something being crushed: to move along a surface that makes the loud sound of something being crushed: to process (numbers, information, etc.) : to examine and analyze (numbers, information, etc.)n.: the sound made when something hard is being chewed or crushed : a crunching sound: the quality of a food that produces a loud sound when it is chewed : a crunchy quality: a very difficult point or situation

Question 499

grease

Answer 499

n.: melted animal fat: an oily substancev.: to put a thin layer of grease or oil on (something)

Question 500

disrepute \ˌdis-ri-ˈpyüt\

Answer 500

: a state of not being respected or trusted by most people : a state of having a bad reputation

Question 501

disreputable (ˌ)dis-ˈre-pyə-tə-bəl\

Answer 501

: not respected or trusted by most people : having a bad reputation

Question 502

depraved

Answer 502

: very evil : having or showing an evil and immoral character

Question 503

vicious

Answer 503

: very violent and cruel: very dangerous: having or showing very angry or cruel feelings

Question 504

insoluble (ˌ)in-ˈsäl-yə-bəl\

Answer 504

: not able to be solved or explained: not able to be dissolved in a liquid

Question 505

pellet

Answer 505

: a small, hard ball of food, medicine, etc.: a small metal object that is shot from a gun

Question 506

debut \ˈdā-ˌbyü, dā-ˈ\

Answer 506

n.: the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the publicv.: to appear in public for the first time : to make a debut: to show or provide (something, such as a product, television show, etc.) to the public for the first time

Question 507

pep

Answer 507

n.: energy or enthusiasmv.: to inject pep into

Question 508

splay

Answer 508

v.: to move (things, especially your legs, fingers, etc.) out and apart from each othern.: a slope or bevel especially of the sides of a door or window: spread, expansionadj.: turned outward: awkward, ungainly

Question 509

awhile

Answer 509

: for a while : for a short time

Question 510

scattershot

Answer 510

: broadly and often randomly inclusive : shotgun

Question 511

indigenous \in-ˈdi-jə-nəs\

Answer 511

: produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment

Question 512

stifle \ˈstī-fəl\

Answer 512

: to not allow yourself to do or express (something): to stop (someone) from doing or expressing something: to make (something) difficult or impossible

Question 513

smother \ˈsmə-thər\

Answer 513

n.: thick stifling smoke or smudge: a state of being stifled or suppressed: a dense cloud (as of fog or dust)v.: to kill (someone) by covering the face so that breathing is not possible: to cover (something) in order to keep it from growing or spreading: to try to keep (something) from happening : to try to stop doing (something)

Question 514

yearn \ˈyərn\

Answer 514

: to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something

Question 515

unrelenting

Answer 515

: not slowing down, stopping, or growing weaker—used to describe someone who does something in a constant and determined way without stopping or becoming less forceful

Question 516

pine for

Answer 516

: to yearn intensely and persistently especially for something unattainable

Question 517

homeboy/homey/homie

Answer 517

…

Question 518

cavalry

Answer 518

: the part of an army that in the past had soldiers who rode horses and that now has soldiers who ride in vehicles or helicopters

Question 519

preempt \prē-ˈem(p)t\

Answer 519

: to prevent (something) from happening: to take the place of (something): to be shown instead of (another television program)

Question 520

dune

Answer 520

: a hill of sand near an ocean or in a desert that is formed by the wind

Question 521

clinch

Answer 521

v.: to make (something) certain or final: to make certain the winning of (something): to hold each other closely during a fightn.: a position in which two people (such as two boxers) are holding each other very closely

Question 522

parse \ˈpärs, chiefly British ˈpärz\

Answer 522

v.grammar : to divide (a sentence) into grammatical parts and identify the parts and their relations to each other: to study (something) by looking at its parts closelyn.: a product or an instance of parsing

Question 523

raspberry \ˈraz-ˌber-ē, -b(ə-)rē\

Answer 523

: a soft, red berry that is sweet and juicy: a rude sound made by pushing your tongue outside your lips and blowing air out of your mouth

Question 524

maternal \mə-ˈtər-nəl\

Answer 524

: of or relating to a mother: of or relating to a woman who is having a baby: related through the mother

Question 525

paternal

Answer 525

: of or relating to a father: related through the father

Question 526

stingy

Answer 526

: not liking or wanting to give or spend money : not generous: small in size or amount

Question 527

prestige \pre-ˈstēzh, -ˈstēj\

Answer 527

: the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important

Question 528

exude

Answer 528

: to produce a liquid or smell that flows out slowly: to flow out slowly: to show (a quality, emotion, etc.) very clearly or strongly

Question 529

dash

Answer 529

v.: to run or move quickly or suddenly: to hit something in a violent and forceful way: to break or destroy (something) by throwing or hitting it against somethingn.: a punctuation mark — that is used especially to show a break in thought or in the structure of a sentence (as in “We don’t know where—or how—the problem began.”): a small amount of something that is added to something else: the act of running or moving quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place

Question 530

spin-off

Answer 530

: a television program, movie, book, etc., that is based on characters from another television program, movie, book, etc.: a new company created by a large company: something useful that results from work done to produce something else

Question 531

sag

Answer 531

v.: to bend or hang down in the middle especially because of weight or weakness: to become weaker or fewern.: a tendency to drift (as of a ship to leeward): a sagging part: a drop or depression below the surrounding area

Question 532

effeminate \ə-ˈfe-mə-nət\

Answer 532

: having or showing qualities that are considered more suited to women than to men : not manly

Question 533

burly

Answer 533

of a man : strong and heavy

Question 534

shuttle

Answer 534

n.: a vehicle that travels back and forth between places: a pointed tool that is used to weave cloth by pulling a thread from side to side across other threadsv.: to travel back and forth between places: to bring (people) back and forth between places

Question 535

spooky

Answer 535

: strange and frightening

Question 536

ogre \ˈō-gər\

Answer 536

: an ugly giant in children’s stories that eats people: someone or something that is very frightening, cruel, or difficult to deal with

Question 537

supposition \ˌsə-pə-ˈzi-shən\

Answer 537

: an idea or theory that you believe is true even though you do not have proof

Question 538

queer \ˈkwir\

Answer 538

adj.: worthless, counterfeit: questionable, suspicious: differing in some odd way from what is usual or normalv.: to spoil or ruin (something)n.: one that is queer especially often disparaging : homosexual

Question 539

luminosity \ˌlü-mə-ˈnä-sə-tē\

Answer 539

: the quality or state of being luminous: something luminous: the relative quantity of light

Question 540

dazzle

Answer 540

of a bright light : to cause (someone) to be unable to see for a short time: to greatly impress or surprise (someone) by being very attractive or exciting

Question 541

magnitude

Answer 541

: the size, extent, or importance of something: a number that shows the brightness of a star: a number that shows the power of an earthquake

Question 542

notify

Answer 542

: to tell (someone) officially about something

Question 543

mumble

Answer 543

: to say (something) quietly in an unclear way that makes it difficult for people to know what you said

Question 544

oasis \ō-ˈā-səs\

Answer 544

: an area in a desert where there is water and plants: a pleasant place that is surrounded by something unpleasant: a time or experience that is pleasant and restful

Question 545

pique \ˈpēk\

Answer 545

: a sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone has offended you

Question 546

mundane

Answer 546

: dull and ordinary: relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to spiritual things

Question 547

provocative \prə-ˈvä-kə-tiv\

Answer 547

: causing discussion, thought, argument, etc.: causing sexual feelings or excitement

Question 548

abandon (n.)

Answer 548

: a feeling or attitude of wild or complete freedom

Question 549

fruition \frü-ˈi-shən\

Answer 549

: the state of being real or complete

Question 550

utter

Answer 550

adj.: complete and totalv.: to make (a particular sound): to say (something)

Question 551

outreach \ˈau̇t-ˌrēch\

Answer 551

v.: to surpass in reach: exceed: to get the better of by trickeryn.: the activity or process of bringing information or services to people

Question 552

trickery

Answer 552

: the use of tricks to deceive or cheat someone

Question 553

sprout

Answer 553

v.: to produce new leaves, buds, etc.: to grow or develop (something): to appear suddenly and in large numbersn.: shoot especially : a young shoot (as from a seed or root): brussels sprout: edible sprouts especially from recently germinated seeds (as of alfalfa or mung beans)

Question 554

rhetoric \ˈre-tə-rik\adj. rhetorical \ri-ˈtȯr-i-kəl, -ˈtär-\

Answer 554

: language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable: the art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence people

Question 555

parched

Answer 555

: very dry especially because of hot weather and no rain: very thirsty

Question 556

spoiler

Answer 556

: one that spoils: one (as a political candidate) having little or no chance of winning but capable of depriving a rival of success: a long narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing that may be raised for reducing lift and increasing drag see airplane illustration: information about the plot of a motion picture or TV program that can spoil a viewer’s sense of surprise or suspense; also : a person who discloses such information

Question 557

careen \kə-ˈrēn\

Answer 557

v.: to go forward quickly without controln.: the act or process of careening : the state of being careened

Question 558

protagonist \prō-ˈta-gə-nist\

Answer 558

: the main character in a novel, play, movie, etc.: an important person who is involved in a competition, conflict, or cause

Question 559

whopping \ˈhwä-piŋ, ˈwä-\

Answer 559

: very large, impressive, etc.

Question 560

barring \ˈbär-iŋ\

Answer 560

: excluding by exception : excepting

Question 561

misnomer \ˌmis-ˈnō-mər\

Answer 561

: a name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate

Question 562

incidental \ˌin(t)-sə-ˈden-təl\

Answer 562

adj.: happening as a minor part or result of something elsen.: something that happens as a minor part or result of something else : something that is incidental

Question 563

incidentally -ˈden-təl-ē, especially for 2 -ˈdent-lē\

Answer 563

: in an incidental manner : not intentionally : by way of interjection or digression : by the way

Question 564

squiggleadj. squiggly

Answer 564

v.: squirm, wriggle: to write or paint hastily : scribble: scribblen.: a short line with many curves : a short, wavy line

Question 565

socialite \ˈsō-shə-ˌlīt\

Answer 565

: someone who is well-known in fashionable society and is often seen at parties and other social events for wealthy people

Question 566

condescending

Answer 566

: showing that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people

Question 567

condescend \ˌkän-di-ˈsend\

Answer 567

: to show that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people: to do something that you usually do not do because you believe you are too important to do it

Question 568

resent \ri-ˈzent\n. resentment

Answer 568

: to be angry or upset about (someone or something that you think is unfair)

Question 569

displeasen. displeasure

Answer 569

: to make (someone) feel unhappy or annoyed

Question 570

all-or-none/all-or-nothing

Answer 570

: marked either by entire or complete operation or effect or by none at all

Question 571

all-or-nothing

Answer 571

: all-or-none: accepting no less than everything: risking everything

Question 572

cohesive \kō-ˈhē-siv, -ziv\

Answer 572

: closely united: causing people to be closely united

Question 573

intimacy \ˈin-tə-mə-sē\

Answer 573

: the state of being intimate : familiarity: something of a personal or private nature

Question 574

surefire

Answer 574

: certain not to fail : sure to be successful

Question 575

candor

Answer 575

: the quality of being open, sincere, and honest

Question 576

constructive

Answer 576

: helping to develop or improve something : helpful to someone instead of upsetting and negative

Question 577

intelligible \in-ˈte-lə-jə-bəl\

Answer 577

: able to be understood ; especially : clear enough to be heard, read, etc.

Question 578

reciprocity \ˌre-sə-ˈprä-s(ə-)tē\

Answer 578

: a situation or relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other, to allow each other to have the same rights, etc. : a reciprocal arrangement or relationship

Question 579

asynchronous (ˌ)ā-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs, -ˈsin-\

Answer 579

: not synchronous: of, used in, or being digital communication (as between computers) in which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled by the transmitting device

Question 580

luxury

Answer 580

: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease

Question 581

full-fledged

Answer 581

: fully developed: meeting all the necessary requirements to be something

Question 582

regressn. \ˈrē-ˌgres\v. \ri-ˈgres\n. regressionadj. regressive

Answer 582

n.: an act or the privilege of going or coming back: reentry: movement backward to a previous and especially worse or more primitive state or conditionv.: to return to an earlier and usually worse or less developed condition or state

Question 583

manifest \ˈma-nə-ˌfest\n. manifestation \ˌma-nə-fə-ˈstā-shən, -ˌfe-ˈstā-\

Answer 583

adj.: able to be seen : clearly shown or visible: easy to understand or recognizev.: to show (something) clearly

Question 584

accusatory \ə-ˈkyü-zə-ˌtȯr-ē\

Answer 584

: accusing or blaming someone : assigning blame or fault

Question 585

spontaneity \ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē, -ˈnā-\

Answer 585

: the quality or state of being spontaneous

Question 586

provision

Answer 586

n.: the act or process of supplying or providing something: something that is done in advance to prepare for something else: a supply of food and other things that are neededv.: to supply (someone or something) with provisions and especially with food

Question 587

provisional \prə-ˈvizh-nəl, -ˈvi-zhə-nəl\

Answer 587

adj.: serving for the time being : temporary n.: a postage stamp for use until a regular issue appears compare definitive

Question 588

misgiven. misgiving

Answer 588

: to suggest doubt or fear to: to be fearful or apprehensive

Question 589

bouncer

Answer 589

: a person whose job is to force anyone who causes a problem in a bar, nightclub, etc., to leave that place: a ball that bounces on the ground

Question 590

effectively

Answer 590

: in effect : virtually : in an effective manner

Question 591

nudge

Answer 591

: to touch or push (someone or something) gently: to push (someone) gently with your elbow in order to get that person’s attention: to encourage (someone) to do something

Question 592

apocalypse \ə-ˈpä-kə-ˌlips\

Answer 592

: a great disaster : a sudden and very bad event that causes much fear, loss, or destruction

Question 593

pitfall

Answer 593

: a danger or problem that is hidden or not obvious at first

Question 594

exfiltrate \eks-ˈfil-ˌtrāt, ˈeks-(ˌ)fil-\

Answer 594

: to remove (as soldiers) furtively from a hostile area: to steal (sensitive data) from a computer (as with a flash drive): to escape from a hostile area

Question 595

inbound

Answer 595

: traveling into a place : inward bound

Question 596

debrief (ˌ)dē-ˈbrēf\

Answer 596

: to officially question (someone) about a job that has been done or about an experience

Question 597

chopper

Answer 597

: someone or something that chops something: a motorcycle that has a front wheel which is farther forward than the handlebars: helicopter

Question 598

revamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp\

Answer 598

: to make (something) better or like new again

Question 599

marksman \ˈmärks-mən\

Answer 599

: a person (especially a man) who is skilled in shooting a gun at a target

Question 600

encroach \in-ˈkrōch, en-\

Answer 600

: to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits: to gradually take or begin to use or affect something that belongs to someone else or that someone else is using

Question 601

gruff

Answer 601

n.: rough or very serious in manner or speechof a voice : low and roughv.: to utter in a gruff voice or manner

Question 602

futuristic \ˌfyü-chə-ˈris-tik\

Answer 602

: very modern: relating to or telling about events in the future: existing in the future

Question 603

inflection

Answer 603

: a rise or fall in the sound of a person’s voice : a change in the pitch or tone of a person’s voicegrammar : a change in the form of a word that occurs when it has a particular use: a form of a word that occurs when it has a particular use : an inflected form

Question 604

vapid

Answer 604

: not lively or interesting : dull or boring

Question 605

arrear \ə-ˈrir\

Answer 605

: the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations: an unfinished duty: an unpaid and overdue debt

Question 606

arrearage

Answer 606

: the condition of being in arrears: something that is in arrears especially : something unpaid and overdue

Question 607

eligible \ˈe-lə-jə-bəl\

Answer 607

: able to be chosen for something : able to do or receive something: suitable and desirable for marriage

Question 608

situation \ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shən\

Answer 608

: all of the facts, conditions, and events that affect someone or something at a particular time and in a particular place: an important or sudden problem: a place or location

Question 609

giddy \ˈgi-dē\

Answer 609

adj.: playful and silly: feeling or showing great happiness and joy: causing dizzinessv.: to make giddy: to become giddy

Question 610

gratifying

Answer 610

: giving pleasure or satisfaction

Question 611

canned \ˈkand\

Answer 611

: preserved in a metal or glass container: prepared or recorded at an earlier time for use in television, radio, etc.: not original or special

Question 612

rave

Answer 612

v.: to talk or write about someone or something in an excited or enthusiastic way: to talk loudly in an angry or wild wayn.: a statement of enthusiastic praise or approval: a large party that lasts all night in which people dance to electronic dance music

Question 613

eye candy

Answer 613

: someone or something that is attractive but is not serious or interesting

Question 614

sic

Answer 614

: intentionally so written

Question 615

1. maximal2. minimal

Answer 615

1.: greatest or highest possible2.: very small or slight in size or amount

Question 616

fixate \ˈfik-ˌsāt\ (null/on)

Answer 616

: to look at or think about something constantly : to give all of your attention to something

Question 617

goofy

Answer 617

: crazy or silly

Question 618

charisma \kə-ˈriz-mə\adj. \ˌker-əz-ˈma-tik, ˌka-rəz-\

Answer 618

: a special charm or appeal that causes people to feel attracted and excited by someone (such as a politican)

Question 619

cascade (ˌ)kas-ˈkād\

Answer 619

n.: a small, steep waterfall ; especially : one that is part of a series of waterfalls: a large amount of something that flows or hangs down: a large number of things that happen quickly in a seriesv.: to flow or hang down in large amounts

Question 620

query \ˈkwir-ē, ˈkwer-\

Answer 620

n.: a question or a request for information about somethingv.: to ask (someone) a question: to ask questions or express doubt about (something): to ask (a question)

Question 621

chauffeur \ˈshō-fər, shō-ˈ\

Answer 621

n.: a person whose job is to drive people around in a carv.: to drive (someone) around in a car as a job : to work as a chauffeur: to drive (someone) in a car to a certain place

Question 622

hipster

Answer 622

: a person who follows the latest styles, fashions, etc. : a hip person

Question 623

shoplift -ˌlift\

Answer 623

: to steal things from a shop or store

Question 624

fairly \ˈfer-lē\

Answer 624

: to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent: in a way that is right or proper : in a fair way—used for emphasis before a verb that is being used figuratively

Question 625

nasty

Answer 625

: very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, etc.: indecent and offensive: unpleasant and unkind

Question 626

fend

Answer 626

v.: defend: to keep or ward off : repel: to provide for : supportn.: an effort or attempt especially for oneself

Question 627

livelihood \ˈlīv-lē-ˌhu̇d\

Answer 627

: a way of earning money in order to live

Question 628

bear out

Answer 628

: confirm, verify

Question 629

orientation \ˌȯr-ē-ən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌen-\

Answer 629

: a person’s feelings, interests, and beliefs: a main interest, quality, or goal: the process of giving people training and information about a new job, situation, etc.

Question 630

flex

Answer 630

v.: to bend (a body part): to move or tighten (a muscle)n.: an act or instance of flexing

Question 631

paper clip

Answer 631

: a piece of wire bent into flat loops that is used to hold sheets of paper together

Question 632

telltale \ˈtel-ˌtāl\

Answer 632

: talebearer, informer: an outward sign : indication: a device for indicating or recording something: as : a wind-direction indicator often in the form of a ribbon

Question 633

tattle

Answer 633

n.: idle talk : chatter: gossipv.: to tell a parent, teacher, etc., about something bad or wrong that another child has done

Question 634

tattletale

Answer 634

: a child who tells a parent, teacher, etc., about something bad or wrong that another child has done : a child who tattles on another child

Question 635

talebearer

Answer 635

: one that spreads gossip or rumors also : tattletale

Question 636

aside from

Answer 636

except for; apart from

Question 637

familial \fə-ˈmil-yəl, -ˈmi-lē-əl\

Answer 637

: of or relating to a family : suggesting a familymedical : tending to affect members of the same family

Question 638

rivalry \ˈrī-vəl-rē\

Answer 638

: a state or situation in which people or groups are competing with each other

Question 639

reconcile \ˈre-kən-ˌsī(-ə)l\n. reconcilement

Answer 639

: to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time: to cause people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

Question 640

projection

Answer 640

: an estimate of what might happen in the future based on what is happening now: something that sticks out from a surface: the act or process of causing a picture, movie, etc., to appear on a surface

Question 641

commence \kə-ˈmen(t)s\

Answer 641

: to begin

Question 642

commencement \kə-ˈmen(t)s-mənt\

Answer 642

: the time when something begins: a ceremony during which degrees or diplomas are given to students who have graduated from a school or college

Question 643

doodle

Answer 643

v.: to draw something without thinking about what you are doingn.: an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch also : a minor work

Question 644

savoradj. savory

Answer 644

n.: a good taste or smell: the quality that makes something interesting or enjoyablev.: to enjoy the taste or smell of (something) for as long as possible: to enjoy (something) for a long time

Question 645

aromatic \ˌa-rə-ˈma-tik, ˌer-ə-\

Answer 645

: having a noticeable and pleasant smell

Question 646

stagnantvi. stagnate

Answer 646

: not flowing: not active, changing, or progressing

Question 647

disorient (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-ē-ˌent\

Answer 647

: to make (someone) lost or confused

Question 648

denial \di-ˈnī(-ə)l, dē-\

Answer 648

: a statement saying that something is not true or real : a statement in which someone denies somethingpsychology : a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real: the act of not allowing someone to have something

Question 649

noncommittal -kə-ˈmi-təl\

Answer 649

: not telling or showing what you think about something

Question 650

equivocal \i-ˈkwi-və-kəl\

Answer 650

: having two or more possible meanings: not easily understood or explained

Question 651

equivocate \i-ˈkwi-və-ˌkāt\

Answer 651

: to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone

Question 652

mean (adj.)

Answer 652

: lacking distinction or eminence : humble: lacking in mental discrimination : dull: of poor shabby inferior quality or status: worthy of little regard : contemptible: occupying a middle position : intermediate in space, order, time, kind, or degree: occupying a position about midway between extremes especially : being the mean of a set of values : average: serving as a means : intermediary

Question 653

facade \fə-ˈsäd\

Answer 653

: the front of a building: a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation

Question 654

insinuate \in-ˈsin-yə-ˌwāt, -yü-ˌāt\

Answer 654

: to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way: to gradually make (yourself) a part of a group, a person’s life, etc., often by behaving in a dishonest way

Question 655

per se (ˌ)pər-ˈsā also per-ˈsā or (ˌ)pər-ˈsē\

Answer 655

: by, of, or in itself or oneself or themselves : as such : intrinsically

Question 656

snobbery \ˈsnä-b(ə-)rē\adj. snobby/snobbish

Answer 656

: the behavior or attitude of people who think they are better than other people : the behavior or attitude of snobs

Question 657

revile \ri-ˈvī(-ə)l\

Answer 657

: to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way

Question 658

foolproof \ˈfül-ˌprüf\

Answer 658

: so simple, plain, or reliable as to leave no opportunity for error, misuse, or failure

Question 659

faggot

Answer 659

: a male homosexual

Question 660

unsightly

Answer 660

: not pleasant to look at

Question 661

debris \də-ˈbrē, dā-ˈ, ˈdā-ˌ, British usually ˈde-(ˌ)brē\

Answer 661

: the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed: things (such as broken pieces and old objects) that are lying where they fell or that have been left somewhere because they are not wanted

Question 662

defibrillator (ˌ)dē-ˈfi-brə-ˌlā-tər\

Answer 662

medical : a device that gives an electric shock to a person’s heart in order to make it beat normally again especially after a heart attack

Question 663

vest (v.)

Answer 663

: to give (someone) the legal right or power to do something or to own land or property

Question 664

cramp (adj.)

Answer 664

: hard to understand or figure out : being cramped

Question 665

petty

Answer 665

: not very important or serious: relating to things that are not very important or serious: committing crimes that are not very serious

Question 666

jet lag

Answer 666

: a tired and unpleasant feeling that you sometimes get when you travel by airplane to a place that is far away

Question 667

outage

Answer 667

: a period of time when there is no electricity in a building or area

Question 668

manhood

Answer 668

: the qualities (such as strength and courage) that are expected in a man: the state or condition of being an adult man and no longer a boy: adult men

Question 669

estrange \i-ˈstrānj\

Answer 669

: to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close to another person or group: to cause someone to be no longer involved or connected with something

Question 670

volley \ˈvä-lē\

Answer 670

n.sports : a shot or kick made by hitting a ball before it touches the ground: a large number of bullets, arrows, stones, etc., that are shot or thrown at the same time: a lot of comments, questions, etc., that are directed at a person very quicklyv. sports : to hit (a ball) while it is in the air and before it touches the ground

Question 671

sabotage \ˈsa-bə-ˌtäzh\

Answer 671

n.: the act of destroying or damaging something deliberately so that it does not work correctlyv.: to destroy or damage (something) deliberately so that it does not work correctly: to cause the failure of (something) deliberately

Question 672

oblivious \ə-ˈbli-vē-əs\

Answer 672

: not conscious or aware of someone or something

Question 673

groan \ˈgrōn\

Answer 673

: to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment): to say (something that expresses annoyance or unhappiness): to complain about something

Question 674

overhear \ˌō-vər-ˈhir\

Answer 674

: to hear (something that was said to another person) by accident

Question 675

contrive \kən-ˈtrīv\

Answer 675

: to form or think of (a plan, method, etc.): to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way: to make (something) happen in a clever way or with difficulty

Question 676

contrived

Answer 676

: having an unnatural or false appearance or quality

Question 677

serendipity \ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-tē\

Answer 677

: luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for

Question 678

befall

Answer 678

of something bad or unpleasant : to happen to (someone or something)

Question 679

downright

Answer 679

: to the fullest degree : completely or totally

Question 680

oldie \ˈōl-dē\

Answer 680

: someone or something that is not new

Question 681

sidekick

Answer 681

: a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner

Question 682

metrosexual \ˌme-trə-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl\

Answer 682

: a usually urban heterosexual male given to enhancing his personal appearance by fastidious grooming, beauty treatments, and fashionable clothes

Question 683

empiricism \im-ˈpir-ə-ˌsi-zəm, em-\

Answer 683

: the practice of basing ideas and theories on testing and experience

Question 684

empirical \im-ˈpir-i-kəl\

Answer 684

: based on testing or experience

Question 685

sublet

Answer 685

v.: to allow someone to use (an apartment, house, etc., that you are renting) for a period of time in return for payment: to use (an apartment, house, etc., that is rented by someone) in return for paymentn.: an apartment, house, etc., that you sublet from someone

Question 686

ceramic \sə-ˈra-mik, especially British kə-\

Answer 686

adj.: made of clay that has been heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes hardn.: the art or process of making ceramic articles: a product of ceramic manufacture

Question 687

prostrate

Answer 687

adj.: lying with the front of your body turned toward the ground: so tired, upset, etc., that you are unable to do anything

Question 688

hearten

Answer 688

: to cause (someone) to feel more cheerful or hopeful

Question 689

grovel \ˈgrä-vəl, ˈgrə-\

Answer 689

: to kneel, lie, or crawl on the ground: to treat someone with too much respect or fear in a way that shows weakness in order to be forgiven or to gain approval or favor

Question 690

schmuck \ˈshmək\

Answer 690

: a stupid or foolish person

Question 691

tier \ˈtir\

Answer 691

: a row, rank, or layer of articles especially : one of two or more rows, levels, or ranks arranged one above another: a group of political or geographic divisions that form a row across the map: class, category

Question 692

soggy \ˈsä-gē, ˈsȯ-\

Answer 692

: heavy with water or moisture : completely wet and usually soft

Question 693

contender

Answer 693

: a person who tries to win something in a contest ; especially : a person who has a good chance of winning

Question 694

laughable

Answer 694

: bad in a way that seems foolish or silly

Question 695

authenticate \ə-ˈthen-ti-ˌkāt, ȯ-\

Answer 695

: to prove that something is real, true, or genuine : to prove that something is authentic

Question 696

shrapnel \ˈshrap-nəl, especially Southern ˈsrap-\

Answer 696

: small metal pieces that scatter outwards from an exploding bomb, shell, or mine

Question 697

casino \kə-ˈsē-(ˌ)nō\

Answer 697

: a building or room that has games (such as roulette or blackjack) for gambling

Question 698

expectancy

Answer 698

: a feeling that something is going to happen : the feeling that you have when you are expecting something

Question 699

concoct \kən-ˈkäkt, kän-\

Answer 699

: to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together: to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone

Question 700

pesky

Answer 700

: making someone annoyed or irritated (problems, issues, etc.)

Question 701

patron \ˈpā-trən\

Answer 701

: a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.: a person who buys the goods or uses the services of a business, library, etc.

Question 702

à la mode \ˌä-lə-ˈmōd, ˌa-lə-\ (a la mode)

Answer 702

: fashionable, stylish: topped with ice cream

Question 703

anew \ə-ˈnü, -ˈnyü\

Answer 703

: over again : once more: in a new or different form

Question 704

cuss out

Answer 704

: to use offensive words when you speak: curse

Question 705

sleepover \ˈslēp-ō-vər\

Answer 705

: a party where one or more people (especially children) stay overnight at one person’s house

Question 706

typo \ˈtī-(ˌ)pō\

Answer 706

: a mistake (such as a misspelled word) in typed or printed text

Question 707

puberty \ˈpyü-bər-tē\

Answer 707

: the period of life when a person’s sexual organs mature and he or she becomes able to have children

Question 708

myth

Answer 708

: an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true: a story that was told in an ancient culture to explain a practice, belief, or natural occurrence: such stories as a group

Question 709

savage \ˈsa-vij\

Answer 709

adj.: not domesticated or under human control : untamed: lacking the restraints normal to civilized human beings : fierce, ferocious: wild, uncultivatedn.: a person belonging to a primitive society: a brutal person: a rude or unmannerly personv.: to attack or treat (someone or something) in a very cruel, violent, or harsh way

Question 710

dust off

Answer 710

: to bring out or back to use again

Question 711

outlaw

Answer 711

n.: a person who has broken the law and who is hiding or running away to avoid punishmentv.: to make (something) illegal

Question 712

append

Answer 712

: to add (something) to a piece of writing

Question 713

wartadj. warty

Answer 713

: a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus: a defect or fault

Question 714

puncher/hole punch

Answer 714

hole puncher

Question 715

vegan \ˈvē-gən also ˈvā- also ˈve-jən or -ˌjan\

Answer 715

: a strict vegetarian who consumes no animal food or dairy products; also : one who abstains from using animal products (as leather)

Question 716

whoop \ˈhüp, ˈhu̇p, ˈhwüp, ˈhwu̇p, ˈwüp, ˈwu̇p\

Answer 716

v.: to shout loudly in an enthusiastic or excited wayn.: a high, loud sound expressing enthusiasm or excitement

Question 717

camaraderie \ˌkäm-ˈrä-d(ə-)rē, ˌkam-, ˌkä-mə-, ˌka-, -ˈra-\

Answer 717

: a feeling of good friendship among the people in a group

Question 718

triggered

Answer 718

: getting filled with hate after seeing, hearing or experiencing something you can’t stand

Question 719

premiere \pri-ˈmyer, -ˈmir, -ˈmē-ər; ˌpri-mē-ˈer\

Answer 719

: the first time a film, play, television show, etc., is shown or performed

Question 720

siren \ˈsī-rən\

Answer 720

n.: a piece of equipment that produces a loud, high-pitched warning sound: a woman who is very attractive but also dangerous: one of a group of female creatures in Greek mythology whose singing attracted sailors and caused them to sail into dangerous water or toward rocksadj.: resembling that of a siren : enticing

Question 721

entice \in-ˈtīs, en-\

Answer 721

: to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc.

Question 722

anatomy \ə-ˈna-tə-mē\

Answer 722

biology : the study of the structure of living things: the parts that form a living thing (such as an animal or plant): a person’s body

Question 723

megaton \ˈme-gə-ˌtən\

Answer 723

: an explosive force that is equal to one million tons of TNT

Question 724

overlay

Answer 724

v.: to cover (something) with a layer of another materialn.: material that covers the complete surface or part of the surface of something and that changes its appearance: a transparent sheet with information or pictures on it that is placed on top of another sheet to change what is being shown

Question 725

effete \e-ˈfēt, i-\

Answer 725

: lacking strength, courage, or spirit: resembling a woman

Question 726

clerical

Answer 726

adj.: of or relating to a clerk or office worker: of or relating to members of the clergyn.: a member of the clergy: clericalist: clerk

Question 727

dingy \ˈdin-jē\

Answer 727

: dark and dirty : not fresh or clean

Question 728

underrepresented

Answer 728

: inadequately represented

Question 729

roil

Answer 729

: to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of: to upset (someone or something) very much : to cause (someone or something) to become very agitated or disturbed: to move in a violent and confused way

Question 730

dregs

Answer 730

: sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated from it : lees: the most undesirable part: the last remaining part : vestige

Question 731

turbid

Answer 731

of a liquid : not clean or clear : cloudy or muddy

Question 732

nigh

Answer 732

adv./adj./prep/v.: close in time or place: almost or nearly: to draw or come near to : approach: to draw near

Question 733

pantry

Answer 733

: a small room in a house in which food is stored

Question 734

susceptible \sə-ˈsep-tə-bəl\ (to)

Answer 734

: easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something: capable of being affected by a specified action or process

Question 735

specification \ˌspe-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən, ˌspes-fə-\

Answer 735

: a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project : an instruction that says exactly how to do or make something

Question 736

veggie \ˈve-jē\

Answer 736

: vegetable: vegetarian

Question 737

lunacy \ˈlü-nə-sē\adj. lunatic

Answer 737

: insanity : intermittent insanity once believed to be related to phases of the moon: wild foolishness : extravagant folly: a foolish act

Question 738

folly \ˈfä-lē\

Answer 738

: the lack of good sense or judgment: a foolish act or idea : foolish behavior: a very unusual or fancy building that was built in a garden for decoration or amusement in the past

Question 739

colossus \kə-ˈlä-səs\pl. colossi -ˈlä-ˌsī\

Answer 739

: a huge statue: a very large or important person or thing

Question 740

colossal \kə-ˈlä-səl\

Answer 740

: of, relating to, or resembling a colossus: of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible : of an exceptional or astonishing degree

Question 741

sickening

Answer 741

: causing you to feel sick: causing a strong feeling of disgustof a sound : causing great concern especially because someone or something may have been badly harmed

Question 742

stupendous \stu̇-ˈpen-dəs, styu̇-\

Answer 742

: causing astonishment or wonder : awesome, marvelous2 : of amazing size or greatness : tremendoussynonyms see monstrous

Question 743

crumb \ˈkrəm\

Answer 743

n.: a very small piece of food: a very small amount of somethingv.: to break into crumbs: to cover or thicken with crumbs: to remove crumbs from

Question 744

lap dance/dancing

Answer 744

: an activity in which a performer (such as a dancer at a nightclub or strip club) makes sexual movements while sitting on the lap of a customer

Question 745

haggle

Answer 745

v.: to talk or argue with someone especially in order to agree on a pricen.: an act or instance of haggling

Question 746

frame rate

Answer 746

: frame frequency, expressed in frame per second (FPS)

Question 747

noob

Answer 747

: a person who is inexperienced in a particular sphere or activity, especially computing or the use of the Internet.

Question 748

creepy

Answer 748

: strange or scary : causing people to feel nervous and afraid

Question 749

purposely

Answer 749

: in a way that is planned or intended : in a deliberate way

Question 750

inadvertently

Answer 750

: not intended or planned

Question 751

oversight

Answer 751

: a mistake made because someone forgets or fails to notice something: the act or job of directing work that is being done

Question 752

inborn \ˈin-ˈbȯrn\

Answer 752

: existing from the time someone is born : natural or instinctive

Question 753

hallucination \hə-ˌlü-sə-ˈnā-shən\

Answer 753

: something (such as an image, a sound, or a smell) that seems real but does not really exist and that is usually caused by mental illness or the effect of a drug

Question 754

moped \ˈmō-ˌped\

Answer 754

: a small motorcycle that can be pedaled like a bicycle

Question 755

liberal \ˈli-b(ə-)rəl\

Answer 755

adj.: believing that government should be active in supporting social and political change : relating to or supporting political liberalism: of or belonging to the liberal political party in countries like Canada and the United Kingdom: not opposed to new ideas or ways of behaving that are not traditional or widely acceptedn.: a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change : a person who is politically liberal: a member or supporter of a liberal political party in countries like the United Kingdom and Canada

Question 756

line up

Answer 756

: to assume an orderly linear arrangement: to align oneself: to put into alignment

Question 757

outgrow \ˌau̇t-ˈgrō\

Answer 757

: to grow too large for (someone or something): to stop doing (something) because you are older and more mature: to stop being interested in or involved with (something or someone) because you have changed as you have grown older

Question 758

clingadj. clingy \ˈkliŋ-ē\

Answer 758

v.: to hold onto something or someone very tightly: to stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, etc.: to stick to something or someonen.: an act or instance of clinging : adherence

Question 759

reiterate \rē-ˈi-tə-ˌrāt\

Answer 759

: to repeat something you have already said in order to emphasize it

Question 760

analogy

Answer 760

: a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way: the act of comparing two things that are alike in some way

Question 761

moot \ˈmüt\ (adj.)

Answer 761

: not certain : argued about but not possible for people to prove: not worth talking about : no longer important or worth discussing

Question 762

backward

Answer 762

adv.: toward the back : to or toward what is behind: opposite to the usual way : in reverse: toward the pastadj.: directed or turned toward the back: done backward: behind others : not as advanced as others in learning or developmentn.: the part behind or past

Question 763

flank \ˈflaŋk\

Answer 763

n.: the area on the side of an animal (such as a horse) between the ribs and the hip: the right or left side of a military formation: the side of somethingv.: to be located on both sides of (something or someone)

Question 764

distraught \di-ˈstrȯt\

Answer 764

: very upset : so upset that you are not able to think clearly or behave normally

Question 765

yea \ˈyā\

Answer 765

: yes: more than this : not only so but

Question 766

inclusive \in-ˈklü-siv, -ziv\

Answer 766

: covering or including everything: open to everyone : not limited to certain people: including the stated limits and everything in between

Question 767

mouthpiece

Answer 767

: a part of something that is placed between or near your lips: someone who speaks for another person or for a group or organization

Question 768

whomp \ˈhwämp, ˈhwȯmp, ˈwämp, ˈwȯmp\

Answer 768

n.: a loud slap, crash, or crunchv.: to strike with a sharp noise or thump: to hit or slap sharply: to defeat decisively : trounce

Question 769

trounce \ˈtrau̇n(t)s\

Answer 769

: to defeat (someone or something) easily and thoroughly

Question 770

admiral \ˈad-m(ə-)rəl\

Answer 770

: a high-ranking officer in the navy

Question 771

ostrich \ˈäs-trich, ˈȯs- also -trij\

Answer 771

: a very large African bird that runs very fast but cannot fly

Question 772

index \ˈin-ˌdeks\

Answer 772

n.: a device (as the pointer on a scale or the gnomon of a sundial) that serves to indicate a value or quantity: something (as a physical feature or a mode of expression) that leads one to a particular fact or conclusion : indication: a list (as of bibliographical information or citations to a body of literature) arranged usually in alphabetical order of some specified datum (as author, subject, or keyword): as : a list of items (as topics or names) treated in a printed work that gives for each item the page number where it may be foundv.: to provide an index for (something, such as a book): to list or include (something) in an index: to link wages, benefits, etc., to a measurement of changes in the price of goods and services so that they increase at the same rate

Question 773

learning curve

Answer 773

: the rate at which someone learns something new : the course of progress made in learning something

Question 774

by far

Answer 774

: far and away

Question 775

poly \ˈpä-lē\

Answer 775

: a polymerized plastic or something made of this especially : a polyester fiber, fabric, or garment

Question 776

polymerization \pə-ˌli-mə-rə-ˈzā-shən, ˌpä-lə-mə-rə-\

Answer 776

: a chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form larger molecules that contain repeating structural units: reduplication of parts in an organism

Question 777

liftoff

Answer 777

: the upward movement from the ground by a rocket, helicopter, or space vehicle as it begins flight

Question 778

embark (on/upon)

Answer 778

: to begin a journey especially on a ship or airplane

Question 779

fiasco \fē-ˈas-(ˌ)kō also -ˈäs-\

Answer 779

: a complete failure

Question 780

orchard \ˈȯr-chərd\

Answer 780

: a place where people grow fruit trees

Question 781

stasis \ˈstā-səs, ˈsta-\

Answer 781

: a state or condition in which things do not change, move, or progress

Question 782

premature \ˌprē-mə-ˈtyu̇r, -ˈtu̇r, -ˈchu̇r also ˌpre-\

Answer 782

: happening too soon or earlier than usual: born before the normal time

Question 783

dumbwaiter

Answer 783

: a small elevator for carrying food or goods from one floor of a building to another

Question 784

tormentn. \ˈtȯr-ˌment\v. \tȯr-ˈment, ˈtȯr-ˌ\

Answer 784

n.: extreme physical or mental pain: something that causes extreme physical or mental painv.: to cause (someone or something) to feel extreme physical or mental pain

Question 785

flimsy \ˈflim-zē\

Answer 785

adj.: easily broken, torn, etc. : not strong or solid: not likely to be true or to be believedn.: a lightweight paper used especially for multiple copies also : a document printed on flimsy

Question 786

de facto \di-ˈfak-(ˌ)tō, dā-, dē-\

Answer 786

adv.: in reality : actuallyadj.: actual especially : being such in effect though not formally recognized: exercising power as if legally constituted: resulting from economic or social factors rather than from laws or actions of the state

Question 787

chassis \ˈcha-sē, ˈsha-sē also ˈcha-səs\pl. chassis -sēz\

Answer 787

: a frame upon which the main parts of an automobile are built

Question 788

stipulation \ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən\

Answer 788

: something that is required as part of an agreement

Question 789

sneer \ˈsnir\

Answer 789

v.: to smile or laugh at someone or something with an expression on your face that shows dislike and a lack of respect: to express dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something in a very open wayn.: an expression on a person’s face that is like a smile but that shows dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something ; also : a statement, criticism, etc., that shows dislike and a lack of respect

Question 790

Afro \ˈa-(ˌ)frō\

Answer 790

: a hairstyle in which very curly hair is shaped into a smooth round ball

Question 791

back-to-backadv. back to back

Answer 791

consecutive

Question 792

disbursen. disbursement

Answer 792

: to pay out (money) from a fund that has been created for a special purpose

Question 793

cussword

Answer 793

: an offensive word that people say when they are angry

Question 794

sassy

Answer 794

: having or showing a rude lack of respect

Question 795

downside

Answer 795

: a part of something that you do not want or like : a drawback or disadvantage

Question 796

buffnerf

Answer 796

positive changenegative change

Question 797

flair \ˈfler\

Answer 797

: a natural ability to do something: an unusual and appealing quality or style

Question 798

binge \ˈbinj\

Answer 798

n.: a short period of time when you do too much of somethingv.: to eat, drink, etc., too much in a short period of time : to go on a binge

Question 799

laminapl. laminae -ˌnē, -ˌnī\

Answer 799

: a thin plate or scale : layer: the expanded part of a foliage leaf: one of the narrow thin parallel plates of soft vascular sensitive tissue that cover the flesh within the wall of a hoof

Question 800

laminate

Answer 800

v.: to cover (something) with a thin layer of clear plastic for protectionadj.: consisting of laminae: bearing or covered with laminaen.: a product made by pressing together thin layers of material

Question 801

heads-up

Answer 801

: a message that tells or warns someone about something that is going to happen

Question 802

grunt \ˈgrənt\

Answer 802

v.: to make a short, low sound : to make a grunt: to say (something) with a gruntn.: a short, low sound from the throat: a U.S. soldier especially in the Vietnam War: a person who does ordinary and boring work

Question 803

blooper

Answer 803

: an embarrassing mistake usually made in public

Question 804

hypnosis \hip-ˈnō-səs\

Answer 804

: a state that resembles sleep but in which you can hear and respond to questions or suggestions

Question 805

hypnotism \ˈhip-nə-ˌti-zəm\

Answer 805

: the act or practice of putting people into a state of hypnosis

Question 806

hypnotic \hip-ˈnä-tik\

Answer 806

: tending to produce sleep : soporific: of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism: readily holding the attention

Question 807

mesmerism \ˈmez-mə-ˌri-zəm also ˈmes-\

Answer 807

: hypnotic induction held to involve animal magnetism broadly : hypnotism: hypnotic appeal

Question 808

mesmerizesyn. hypnotize -ˌtīz\

Answer 808

: to hold the attention of (someone) entirely : to interest or amaze (someone) so much that nothing else is seen or noticed

Question 809

bewitch \bi-ˈwich, bē-\

Answer 809

: to use magic to make someone do, think, or say something : to put (someone) under a spell: to attract or delight (someone) in a way that seems magical

Question 810

flabadj. flabby

Answer 810

: extra soft flesh on a person’s body : excess body fat

Question 811

flinch

Answer 811

: to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt: to show fear : to hesitate from doing something unpleasant or dangerous

Question 812

procreate \ˌprō-krē-ˌāt\

Answer 812

: to produce children or offspring

Question 813

stooge

Answer 813

n.: a weak or unimportant person who is controlled by a powerful person, organization, etc.: a performer in a show who says and does foolish things that other performers make jokes aboutv.: to act as a stooge

Question 814

inoculate \i-ˈnä-kyə-ˌlāt\

Answer 814

medical : to give (a person or animal) a weakened form of a disease in order to prevent infection by the disease

Question 815

day-to-day

Answer 815

: done or happening every day: preparing for one day at a time without thinking about the future

Question 816

household \ˈhau̇s-ˌhōld, ˈhau̇-ˌsōld\

Answer 816

n.: the people in a family or other group that are living together in one houseadj.: of or relating to a house or to the people living in a house: known to many people : familiar or common

Question 817

equity \ˈe-kwə-tē\

Answer 817

: fairness or justice in the way people are treatedfinance : the value of a piece of property (such as a house) after any debts that remain to be paid for it (such as the amount of a mortgage) have been subtracted: a share in a company : a share of a company’s stock

Question 818

peachy \ˈpē-chē\

Answer 818

: like a peach: very good : fine or excellent

Question 819

incentive

Answer 819

: something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder

Question 820

pastime

Answer 820

: an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time

Question 821

cliché \klē-ˈshā, ˈklē-ˌ, kli-ˈ\ also cliche

Answer 821

: a trite phrase or expression also : the idea expressed by it: a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation: something (as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplace

Question 822

leech

Answer 822

n.: physician, surgeon: any of numerous carnivorous or bloodsucking usually freshwater annelid worms (class Hirudinea) that have typically a flattened lanceolate segmented body with a sucker at each end: a hanger-on who seeks advantage or gainv.: to bleed by the use of leeches: to drain the substance of : exhaust: to attach oneself to a person as a leech

Question 823

befit \bi-ˈfit, bē-\

Answer 823

: to be suitable to or proper for (someone or something)

Question 824

befitting

Answer 824

: suitable, appropriate: proper, decent

Question 825

snowflake(rel. snow grain, snow pellet)

Answer 825

: a small, soft piece of frozen water that falls from the sky as snow : a flake of snow

Question 826

goggle \ˈgä-gəl\

Answer 826

v.: to look at something or someone with your eyes very open in a way that shows that you are surprised, amazed, etc.adj.: protuberant, staring

Question 827

protuberant \prō-ˈtü-b(ə-)rənt, -ˈtyü-\

Answer 827

: thrusting out from a surrounding or adjacent surface often as a rounded mass : prominent

Question 828

incest \ˈin-ˌsest\adj. incestuous \in-ˈses-chə-wəs, -ˈsesh-\

Answer 828

: sexual intercourse between people who are very closely related

Question 829

drowsy \ˈdrau̇-zē\

Answer 829

: tired and ready to fall asleep: causing you to feel relaxed and ready to sleep

Question 830

unleash -ˈlēsh\

Answer 830

: to allow or cause (something very powerful) to happen suddenly: to remove a leash from (an animal) so that it can freely run, attack someone, etc.

Question 831

zip tie

Answer 831

: a plastic strip that can be threaded through its end and tightened so as to fasten somethingespecially: flex-cuff

Question 832

nifty

Answer 832

adj.: very good, useful, or attractiven.: something that is nifty especially : a clever or neatly turned phrase or joke

Question 833

pruden. prudery \ˈprü-d(ə-)rē\adj. prudish

Answer 833

: a person who is easily shocked or offended by things that do not shock or offend other people

Question 834

apocryphal \ə-ˈpä-krə-fəl\

Answer 834

: well-known but probably not true

Question 835

sunken

Answer 835

: completely covered with water : lying at the bottom of a sea, lake, etc.: curving inward because of illness, age, etc.: lying or built at a lower level than the surrounding area

Question 836

constipation \ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈpā-shən\

Answer 836

: the condition of being unable to easily release solid waste from your body : the condition of being unable to have a bowel movement easily

Question 837

vestibule \ˈves-tə-ˌbyül\

Answer 837

: an entrance hall inside a building

Question 838

stammer

Answer 838

: to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.

Question 839

ditto \ˈdi-(ˌ)tō\

Answer 839

: a pair of marks “ used underneath a word to save space and show that the word is repeated where the marks are

Question 840

deem

Answer 840

: to come to think or judge : consider

Question 841

dissent \di-ˈsent\

Answer 841

v. : to publicly disagree with an official opinion, decision, or set of beliefsn.: public disagreement with an official opinion, decision, or set of beliefslaw : a statement by a judge giving reasons why the judge does not agree with the decision made by the other judges in a court case

Question 842

synopsis \sə-ˈnäp-səs\pl. synopses -ˌsēz\

Answer 842

: a short description of the most important information about something : a summary or outline

Question 843

relinquish \ri-ˈliŋ-kwish, -ˈlin-\

Answer 843

: to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group

Question 844

mantra \ˈmän-trə also ˈman- or ˈmən-\

Answer 844

: a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated by someone who is praying or meditating: a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses someone’s basic beliefs

Question 845

credit

Answer 845

n.: money that a bank or business will allow a person to use and then pay back in the future: a record of how well you have paid your bills in the past: an amount of money that is added to an account:something that gains or adds to reputation or esteem : honor v.: to add (an amount of money) to a total: to add money to (an account): to give honor or recognition to (someone or something) for doing something or for making something happen

Question 846

filet \fi-ˈlā\

Answer 846

: a lace with a square mesh and geometric designs

Question 847

pottery \ˈpä-tə-rē\

Answer 847

: objects (such as bowls, plates, etc.) that are made out of clay usually by hand and then baked at high temperatures so that they become hard: the art or activity of making objects out of clay: a place where potters make objects out of clay

Question 848

impound \im-ˈpau̇nd\

Answer 848

: to use legal powers to get and hold (something)

Question 849

high-end \ˈhī-ˈend\

Answer 849

: higher in price and of better quality than most others

Question 850

undercover -ˈkə-vər\

Answer 850

adj.: done or working in a secret way in order to catch criminals or collect informationn.: a person engaged in undercover activity : spy

Question 851

lullaby \ˈlə-lə-ˌbī\

Answer 851

: a song used to help a child fall asleep

Question 852

inmate \ˈin-ˌmāt\

Answer 852

: a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital

Question 853

chaperone \ˈsha-pə-ˌrōn\

Answer 853

n.: someone (such as a teacher or parent) who goes with children on a trip or to a school dance to make sure that the children behave properly: a person in the past who went with a young unmarried woman to social events in order to make sure that the woman behaved properlyv.: to be a chaperone to or for (someone or something)

Question 854

said

Answer 854

formal + law : mentioned or referred to before

Question 855

precocious \pri-ˈkō-shəs\precocity \pri-ˈkä-sə-tē\

Answer 855

of a child : having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age

Question 856

landmark

Answer 856

: an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize: a building or place that was important in history: a very important event or achievement

Question 857

grove

Answer 857

: a small group of trees ; especially : a group of trees that produce fruit or nuts

Question 858

psychopathy \sī-ˈkä-pə-thē\adj. psychopathic \ˌsī-kə-ˈpa-thik\n. psychopath \ˈsī-kə-ˌpath\

Answer 858

: mental disorder especially when marked by egocentric and antisocial activity

Question 859

frame (someone for)

Answer 859

: to contrive the evidence against (an innocent person) so that a verdict of guilty is assured

Question 860

emoticon \i-ˈmō-ti-ˌkän\smiley \ˈsmī-lē\

Answer 860

: a group of keyboard characters that are used to represent a facial expression (such as a smile or frown)

Question 861

biome \ˈbī-ˌōm\

Answer 861

: a major ecological community type (as tropical rain forest, grassland, or desert)

Question 862

pulley \ˈpu̇-lē\

Answer 862

: a wheel or set of wheels that is used with a rope, chain, etc., to lift or lower heavy objects

Question 863

ace \ˈās\

Answer 863

n.: a playing card with one large figure in its center that can be the card with either the highest or lowest value: a person who is very skilled at something: a point scored on a serve that an opponent fails to hit in tennisv.: to earn a very high grade on (an examination) : to get a grade of A on (an examination) : to perform very well on (a test or challenge): to score an ace against (an opponent in tennis): to score an ace on (a hole in golf)adj.: of first or high rank or quality

Question 864

pact

Answer 864

: a formal agreement between two countries, people, or groups especially to help each other or to stop fighting (: compact; especially : an international treaty)

Question 865

showstopper -ˌstä-pər\

Answer 865

: an act, song, or performer that receives so much applause that the performance is interrupted

Question 866

slam

Answer 866

n.: a heavy blow or impact: a noisy violent closing: a banging noiseespecially : one made by the slam of a doorv.: to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise: to set or throw (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise: to hit something with a lot of force

Question 867

till (v.)

Answer 867

: to prepare (soil, a piece of land, etc.) for growing crops

Question 868

overhaul \ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl\

Answer 868

: to look at every part of (something) and repair or replace the parts that do not work: to change (something) completely in order to improve it

Question 869

standpoint

Answer 869

: a way in which something is thought about or considered

Question 870

westerly \ˈwes-tər-lē\

Answer 870

adj./adv.: located or moving toward the west: blowing from the westn.: a wind from the west

Question 871

wink

Answer 871

v.: to close and open one eye quickly as a signal to someone: to close and open your eyes quickly: to shine in an unsteady wayn.: an act of closing and opening one eye very quickly often as a way of giving a secret signal or private message to someone: a very short amount of time

Question 872

crotch \ˈkräch\

Answer 872

: the part of the body where the legs join together ; also : the part of a piece of clothing that covers this part of the body

Question 873

foam \ˈfōm\

Answer 873

: a mass of small bubbles that are formed in or on a liquid: a substance that is like a thick liquid made of many small bubbles: a soft material that is used to make many products

Question 874

pendulumadj. pendular \ˈpen-jə-lər, ˈpen-dyə-, -də-\

Answer 874

: a stick with a weight at the bottom that swings back and forth inside a clock

Question 875

loiter \ˈlȯi-tər\

Answer 875

: to remain in an area when you do not have a particular reason to be there

Question 876

brandish

Answer 876

v.: to wave or swing (something, such as a weapon) in a threatening or excited mannern.: an act or instance of brandishing

Question 877

ubiquitous \yü-ˈbi-kwə-təs\n. ubiquity \yü-ˈbi-kwə-tē\

Answer 877

: seeming to be seen everywhere

Question 878

motorcade \ˈmō-tər-ˌkād\

Answer 878

: a group or line of cars or other vehicles that travel together

Question 879

bromance \ˈbrō-ˌman(t)s\

Answer 879

: a close nonsexual friendship between men

Question 880

fulcrum \ˈfu̇l-krəm, ˈfəl-\

Answer 880

: the support on which a lever moves when it is used to lift something

Question 881

carousel \ˌker-ə-ˈsel, ˌka-rə- also -ˈzel; ˈker-ə-ˌ, ˈka-rə-\

Answer 881

: a machine or device with a moving belt or part that carries things around in a circle: merry-go-round

Question 882

piston \ˈpis-tən\

Answer 882

: a part of an engine that moves up and down inside a tube and that causes other parts of the engine to move

Question 883

syringe \sə-ˈrinj also ˈsir-inj\

Answer 883

n.: a device made of a hollow tube and a needle that is used to force fluids into or take fluids out of the bodyv.: to irrigate or spray with or as if with a syringe

Question 884

propagate \ˈprä-pə-ˌgāt\

Answer 884

: to make (something, such as an idea or belief) known to many people: to produce (a new plant)

Question 885

expletive \ˈek-splə-tiv\

Answer 885

: a word or phrase (such as “Damn it!”) that people sometimes say when they are angry or in pain ; especially : one that is offensive

Question 886

carapace \ˈker-ə-ˌpās, ˈka-rə-\

Answer 886

: a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)

Question 887

antagonist \an-ˈta-gə-nist\

Answer 887

: a person who opposes another person

Question 888

whine \ˈhwīn, ˈwīn\adj. whiny/whiney

Answer 888

v.: to complain in an annoying way: to make a high, crying sound: to make a high and unpleasant sound that continues for a long timen.: a high and unpleasant sound that continues for a long time

Question 889

forensic \fə-ˈren(t)-sik, -ˈren-zik\

Answer 889

adj.: relating to the use of scientific knowledge or methods in solving crimes: relating to, used in, or suitable to a court of lawn.: an argumentative exercise: the art or study of argumentative discourse: the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems especially : scientific analysis of physical evidence (as from a crime scene)

Question 890

psychiatry \sə-ˈkī-ə-trē, sī-\n. psychiatristadj. psychiatric \ˌsī-kē-ˈa-trik\

Answer 890

: a branch of medicine that deals with mental or emotional disorders

Question 891

frenemy \ˈfre-nə-mē\

Answer 891

: one who pretends to be a friend but is actually an enemy

Question 892

hapless

Answer 892

: having no luck: very unfortunate

Question 893

prequel \ˈprē-kwəl\

Answer 893

: a movie, book, etc., that tells the part of a story that happened before the story in another movie, book, etc

Question 894

power strip

Answer 894

…

Question 895

camisole \ˈka-mə-ˌsōl\

Answer 895

: a light piece of clothing for women that is worn on the top part of the body, does not have sleeves, and is often worn alone or under a blouse

Question 896

forte \ˈfȯrt; 2 is often ˈfȯr-ˌtā or fȯr-ˈtā or ˈfȯr-tē\

Answer 896

: the part of a sword or foil blade that is between the middle and the hilt and that is the strongest part of the blade: one’s strong point

Question 897

customary \ˈkəs-tə-ˌmer-ē, -ˌme-rē\

Answer 897

: usually done in a particular situation or at a particular place or time: usual or typical of a particular person

Question 898

poignant \ˈpȯi-nyənt sometimes ˈpȯi(g)-nənt\n. poignancy

Answer 898

: causing a strong feeling of sadness

Question 899

duel \ˈdü-əl also ˈdyü-\

Answer 899

n.: a fight between two people that includes the use of weapons (such as guns or swords) and that usually happens while other people watch: a situation in which two people or groups argue or compete with each otherv.: to fight with someone using weapons (such as guns or swords) while other people watch: to compete or argue with someone

Question 900

treasury \ˈtre-zh(ə-)rē, ˈtrā-\

Answer 900

: the place where the money of a government, club, etc., is kept ; also : the money itself: a place in a church, castle, palace, etc., where money and valuable objects are kept: a group of valuable things that are related in some way

Question 901

emanate \ˈe-mə-ˌnāt\

Answer 901

: to come out from a source: to send (something) out : to give out (something)

Question 902

slab

Answer 902

: a thick, flat piece of a hard material (such as stone or wood): a thick, flat piece of food (such as bread or meat)

Question 903

propensity \prə-ˈpen(t)-sə-tē\

Answer 903

: a strong natural tendency to do something

Question 904

antidote \ˈan-ti-ˌdōt\

Answer 904

: a substance that stops the harmful effects of a poison: something that corrects or improves the bad effects of something

Question 905

hereditary \hə-ˈre-də-ˌter-ē\

Answer 905

: passed or able to be passed from parent to child before birth: passing from a person who has died to that person’s child or younger relative: holding a position or title that was passed on from your parent or an older relative

Question 906

midwife \ˈmid-ˌwīf\

Answer 906

: a person who assists women in childbirth

Question 907

roster \ˈräs-tər also ˈrȯs- or ˈrōs-\

Answer 907

: a list of the people or things that belong to a particular group, team, etc.: a group of people or things whose names are included on a roster: a list that shows the order in which a job or duty is to be done by the members of a group

Question 908

philanthropy \fə-ˈlan(t)-thrə-pē\

Answer 908

: the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people

Question 909

instigate \ˈin(t)-stə-ˌgāt\

Answer 909

: to cause (something) to happen or begin

Question 910

workout \ˈwərk-ˌau̇t\

Answer 910

: a period of physical exercise that you do in order to improve your fitness, ability, or performance

Question 911

javelin \ˈjav-lən, ˈja-və-\

Answer 911

: a long spear that people throw as far as they can as a sport: an event in which people compete by trying to throw a javelin farther than everyone else

Question 912

construe v. \kən-ˈstrü\ n. \ˈkän-ˌstrü\ant. misconstrue

Answer 912

v.: to understand (an action, event, remark, etc.) in a particular way: to understand the meaning of (a word, phrase, or sentence)n. : an act or the result of construing especially by piecemeal translation

Question 913

indicative \in-ˈdi-kə-tiv\

Answer 913

: serving to indicate

Question 914

advisory \əd-ˈvīz-rē, -ˈvī-zə-\

Answer 914

adj.: having the power or right to make suggestions about what should be done : able to give advicen.: a report that gives information or a warning about something

Question 915

verbatim (ˌ)vər-ˈbā-təm\

Answer 915

: in the exact words : word for word

Question 916

hefty \ˈhef-tē\

Answer 916

: large and heavy : big and strong: very large: very forceful

Question 917

pliant \ˈplī-ənt\

Answer 917

: able to bend without breaking: able to move freely: too easily influenced or controlled by other people

Question 918

aphorism \ˈa-fə-ˌri-zəm\

Answer 918

: a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea

Question 919

connoisseur \ˌkä-nə-ˈsər also -ˈsu̇r\

Answer 919

: a person who knows a lot about something (such as art, wine, food, etc.) : an expert in a particular subject

Question 920

suspense \sə-ˈspen(t)s\

Answer 920

: a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen

Question 921

barbaric \bär-ˈber-ik, -ˈba-rik\

Answer 921

: of or relating to barbarians: very rude or offensive : not polite or proper: very cruel

Question 922

fallacy \ˈfa-lə-sē\adj. fallacious \fə-ˈlā-shəs\

Answer 922

: a wrong belief : a false or mistaken idea: the quality of being false or wrong

Question 923

sequela \si-ˈkwe-lə\

Answer 923

: an aftereffect of a disease, condition, or injury: a secondary result

Question 924

lapse \ˈlaps\

Answer 924

n.: an occurrence in which you fail to think or act in the usual or proper way for a brief time and make a mistake: an occurrence in which someone behaves badly for usually a short period of time: a change that results in worse behaviorv.: to stop for usually a brief time: to become no longer effective or valid

Question 925

oftentimes

Answer 925

: often, repeatedly

Question 926

extemporaneous (ˌ)ek-ˌstem-pə-ˈrā-nē-əs\

Answer 926

: made up or done without special preparation

Question 927

hook up

Answer 927

: to become associated especially in a working, social, or sexual relationship

Question 928

exacerbate \ig-ˈza-sər-ˌbāt\

Answer 928

: to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse

Question 929

glossary \ˈglä-sə-rē, ˈglȯs-\

Answer 929

: a list that gives definitions of the hard or unusual words found in a book: a dictionary of the special terms in a particular field or job

Question 930

classy \ˈkla-sē\

Answer 930

: having qualities that make someone or something special and attractive: showing impressive character : very good, kind, etc.

Question 931

hazing

Answer 931

: the practice of playing unpleasant tricks on someone or forcing someone to do unpleasant things

Question 932

deceptive \di-ˈsep-tiv\

Answer 932

: intended to make someone believe something that is not true: likely to make someone believe something that is not true

Question 933

depose \di-ˈpōz, dē-\

Answer 933

: to remove (someone) from a powerful position

Question 934

head-on \ˈhed-ˈȯn, -ˈän\

Answer 934

: with the head or front hitting first: in a very direct way

Question 935

ghetto \ˈge-(ˌ)tō\

Answer 935

: a part of a city in which members of a particular group or race live usually in poor conditions: the poorest part of a city

Question 936

malaise \mə-ˈlāz, ma-, -ˈlez\

Answer 936

medical : a slight or general feeling of not being healthy or happy: a problem or condition that harms or weakens a group, society, etc.

Question 937

monogamy \mə-ˈnä-gə-mē\adj. monogamous \mə-ˈnä-gə-məs\

Answer 937

: the state or practice of being married to only one person at a time: the state or practice of having only one sexual partner during a period of time

Question 938

adiabatic \ˌa-dē-ə-ˈba-tik, ˌā-ˌdī-ə-\

Answer 938

: occurring without loss or gain of heat

Question 939

isothermal \ˌī-sə-ˈthər-məl\

Answer 939

: of, relating to, or marked by equality of temperature: of, relating to, or marked by changes of volume or pressure under conditions of constant temperature

Question 940

flake out

Answer 940

: to cancel previously agreed upon plans last minute, or simply not show up

Question 941

fizzle out

Answer 941

: to fail or end feebly especially after a promising start

Question 942

feeble

Answer 942

: very weak: not good enough : not successful or effective

Question 943

abortive \ə-ˈbȯr-tiv\

Answer 943

: failing to achieve the desired result : not successful

Question 944

inclement (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mənt, ˈin-klə-\n. Inclemency (ˌ)in-ˈkle-mən(t)-sē\

Answer 944

: having rain and storms

Question 945

sign offn. sign-off

Answer 945

: to announce the end of something (as a message, email, or broadcast): to approve or acknowledge something by or as if by a signature

Question 946

pedophilia \ˌpe-də-ˈfi-lē-ə, ˌpē-\n. pedophile \ˈpe-də-ˌfī(-ə)l, ˈpē-\adj. pedophiliac -ˈfi-lē-ˌak\

Answer 946

: sexual feelings or activities that involve children

Question 947

obelisk \ˈä-bə-ˌlisk also ˈō-\

Answer 947

: a tall, four-sided stone column that becomes narrower toward the top and that ends in a point

Question 948

trickster \ˈtrik-stər\

Answer 948

: someone who tricks or deceives people especially in order to get something

Question 949

condominium \ˌkän-də-ˈmi-nē-əm\condo \ˈkän-(ˌ)dō\

Answer 949

: a room or set of rooms that is owned by the people who live there and that is part of a larger building containing other similar sets of rooms: a building that contains condominiums

Question 950

strong suit

Answer 950

: something that a person does well

Question 951

civil \ˈsi-vəl\

Answer 951

: of or relating to the people who live in a country: of or relating to the regular business of the people in a city, town, state, etc. : not connected to the military or to a religion: polite but not friendly : only as polite as a person needs to be in order to not be rude

Question 952

sensation \sen-ˈsā-shən, sən-\

Answer 952

: a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences: a particular feeling or experience that may not have a real cause: the ability to feel things through your physical senses

Question 953

saturate \ˈsa-chə-ˌrāt\

Answer 953

: to make (something) very wet: to fill (something) completely with something

Question 954

overt \ō-ˈvərt, ˈō-(ˌ)vərt\

Answer 954

: easily seen : not secret or hidden

Question 955

concede \kən-ˈsēd\

Answer 955

: to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way: to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying to win: to give away (something) usually in an unwilling way

Question 956

sputum \ˈspyü-təm, ˈspü-\pl. sputa -tə\

Answer 956

medical : a thick liquid that comes up from your lungs when you are sick

Question 957

mucus \ˈmyü-kəs\

Answer 957

: a thick liquid that is produced in some parts of the body (such as the nose and throat)

Question 958

leisure \ˈlē-zhər, ˈle-, ˈlā-\

Answer 958

: time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do: enjoyable activities that you do when you are not working

Question 959

catch phrase

Answer 959

: a well-known sentence or phrase, typically one that is associated with a particular famous person.

Question 960

disclaimer -ˈklā-mər\

Answer 960

: a statement that is meant to prevent an incorrect understanding of something (such as a book, a movie, or an advertisement)

Question 961

turmoil \ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l\

Answer 961

: a state of confusion or disorder

Question 962

erudite \ˈer-ə-ˌdīt, ˈer-yə-\

Answer 962

: having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition

Question 963

erudition \ˌer-ə-ˈdi-shən, ˌer-yə-\

Answer 963

: impressive knowledge that is learned by studying

Question 964

salutation \ˌsal-yə-ˈtā-shən\

Answer 964

: a word or phrase (such as “Gentlemen,” “Dear Sir,” “Dear Madam,” or “To whom it may concern”) that is used to begin a letter: the act of greeting someone

Question 965

quantize \ˈkwän-ˌtīz\

Answer 965

: to subdivide (as energy) into small but measurable increments: to calculate or express in terms of quantum mechanics

Question 966

ecstasy \ˈek-stə-sē\ecstatic \ek-ˈsta-tik, ik-ˈsta-\

Answer 966

: a state of very great happiness : extreme delight: an illegal drug that is used to produce a feeling of excitement and pleasure

Question 967

restitution \ˌres-tə-ˈtü-shən, -ˈtyü-\

Answer 967

: the act of returning something that was lost or stolen to its owner: payment that is made to someone for damage, trouble, etc.

Question 968

freeload -ˌlōd\

Answer 968

: to get or ask for things (such as food, money, or a place to live) from people without paying for them

Question 969

hermaphrodite (ˌ)hər-ˈma-frə-ˌdīt\ (n./adj.)adj. hermaphroditic (ˌ)hər-ˌma-frə-ˈdi-tik\n. hermaphroditism -ˈma-frə-ˌdī-ˌti-zəm\

Answer 969

: a person, plant, or animal that has both male and female parts

Question 970

propaganda \ˌprä-pə-ˈgan-də, ˌprō-\

Answer 970

: ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.

Question 971

patio \ˈpa-tē-ˌō also ˈpä-\

Answer 971

: a flat area of ground that is covered with a hard material (such as bricks or concrete), is usually behind a house, and is used for sitting and relaxing

Question 972

foyer \ˈfȯi(-ə)r, ˈfȯi-ˌ(y)ā also ˈfwä-ˌyā\

Answer 972

: an anteroom or lobby especially of a theater; also : an entrance hallway : vestibule

Question 973

anteroom \ˈan-ti-ˌrüm, -ˌru̇m\

Answer 973

: a small room that is connected to a larger room and used as a place for people to wait before going into the larger room

Question 974

den

Answer 974

n.: the home of some kinds of wild animals: an informal and comfortable room in a house: a small and quiet room in a house where someone goes to read, work, etc.v.: to live in or retire to a den: to drive into a den

Question 975

crisp

Answer 975

adj.: dry, hard, and easily broken: pleasantly firm and making a sharp sound when chewed or crushed: clean, smooth, and somewhat stiffv.: to make (something) crisp or to become crispn.: a thin, hard, and usually salty piece of food ; especially: a dessert made of cooked fruit with a sweet, dry topping

Question 976

tenancy \ˈte-nən(t)-sē\

Answer 976

: the right to use another person’s property (such as land, a house, etc.) for a short period of time: the amount of time during which you are allowed to use another person’s property: the state or fact of owning property (such as land, a house, etc.)

Question 977

tenant \ˈte-nənt\

Answer 977

: a person, business, group, etc., that pays to use another person’s property : someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord

Question 978

emphatic \im-ˈfa-tik, em-\

Answer 978

: said or done in a forceful or definite way: speaking or acting in a forceful way

Question 979

protege \ˈprō-tə-ˌzhā, ˌprō-tə-ˈ\

Answer 979

: one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence

Question 980

tribute \ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt, -byət\

Answer 980

: something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone: something that proves the good quality or effectiveness of something: money or goods that a ruler or country gives to another ruler or country especially for protection

Question 981

affront \ə-ˈfrənt\

Answer 981

v.: to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone or someone’s feelings)n.: an action or statement that insults or offends someone

Question 982

calamity \kə-ˈla-mə-tē\adj. calamitous

Answer 982

: an event that causes great harm and suffering

Question 983

reminiscence \ˌre-mə-ˈni-sən(t)s\

Answer 983

: a story that someone tells about something that happened in the past: the act of remembering or telling about past experiences

Question 984

reminisce \ˌre-mə-ˈnis\

Answer 984

: to talk, think, or write about things that happened in the past

Question 985

incisive \in-ˈsī-siv\

Answer 985

: very clear and direct : able to explain difficult ideas clearly and confidently

Question 986

whence \ˈhwen(t)s, ˈwen(t)s\

Answer 986

adv.: from whereconj.: from what place, source, or cause: from or out of which place, source, or cause: by reason of which fact : wherefore

Question 987

phishing \ˈfi-shiŋ\

Answer 987

: a scam by which an e-mail user is duped into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly

Question 988

causeway \ˈkȯz-ˌwā\

Answer 988

: a raised road or path that goes across wet ground or water

Question 989

admonish \ad-ˈmä-nish\

Answer 989

: to speak to (someone) in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism: to tell or urge (someone) to do something

Question 990

notary public \ˈnō-tə-rē-\

Answer 990

law : a person who has the authority to act as an official witness when legal documents are signed

Question 991

protestation \ˌprä-təs-ˈtā-shən, ˌprō-, -ˌtes-\

Answer 991

: a strong statement that something is true when other people do not believe it is true

Question 992

multitude \ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Answer 992

: a great number of things or people: ordinary or common people as a group

Question 993

camcorder \ˈkam-ˌkȯr-dər\

Answer 993

: a small video camera for personal use

Question 994

chrominance \ˈkrō-mə-nən(t)s\

Answer 994

: the difference between a color and a chosen reference color of the same luminous intensity in color television

Question 995

prorate (ˌ)prō-ˈrāt, ˈprō-ˌ\

Answer 995

: to calculate (something) according to the specific amount that someone has done, used, etc.

Question 996

puny \ˈpyü-nē\

Answer 996

: small and weak: not very large, impressive, or effective

Question 997

brittle \ˈbri-təl\

Answer 997

: easily broken or cracked: not strong : easily damaged: sharp in sound

Question 998

rollout \ˈrōl-ˌau̇t\

Answer 998

: an occasion when a new product or service is first offered for sale or use

Question 999

softy

Answer 999

: a weak or foolish person: a softhearted or sentimental person

Question 1000

stub \ˈstəb\

Answer 1000

n.: a short part left after a larger part has been broken off or used up: a part of a ticket that is kept by the person who uses the ticket: a piece of paper that is attached to a check and has information (such as the amount and the date) printed on itv.: to put out (a cigarette) by pressing it down against something: to strike (one’s foot or toe) against an object