Q101 - Q150: Definitions

Question 1

bifurcation (n.)

Answer 1

the fact that something is divided into two parts or the act of dividing something into two parts

Question 2

sporadic (adj.)

Answer 2

happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular

Question 3

ambiguous (adj.)

Answer 3

can be understood in more than one way; having different meanings

Question 4

unequivocal (adj.)

Answer 4

expressing your opinion or intention very clearly and strongly

Question 5

mediate (v.)

Answer 5

to try to end a disagreement by helping the two sides to talk about and agree on a solution

Question 6

ample (adj.)

Answer 6

more than enough

Question 7

ameliorate (v.)

Answer 7

to make a bad or unpleasant situation better

Question 8

ectopically (adv.)

Answer 8

occurring in an abnormal position or in an unusual manner or form

This is a very rare word to appear in a sentence.

Question 9

undulating (adj.)

Answer 9

having a shape like a wave or moving up and down like a wave

Like the waves.

Question 10

contrive (v.)

Answer 10

to arrange for something to happen or be done by being smart or deceiving others

Question 11

misconstrue (v.)

Answer 11

to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says

Question 12

stipulate (v.)

Answer 12

to state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done

Question 13

superfluous (adj.)

Answer 13

more than is needed or wanted

Question 14

punitive (adj.)

Answer 14

intended as a punishment

Question 15

frugality (n.)

Answer 15

a way of living in which you use only as much money or food as is necessary

Question 16

revolt (v.) (feeling)

Answer 16

to make someone feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted:

Question 17

revolt (v.) (protest)

Answer 17

a protest against authority, especially that of a government, often involving violence; the action of protesting against authority

Question 18

itinerant (adj.)

Answer 18

travelling from one place to another, usually to work for a short period

Question 19

solicit (v.)

Answer 19

to ask somebody for something, such as support, money or information or persuade somebody to do something

Question 20

exalt (v.)

Answer 20

to praise someone a lot, or to raise someone to a higher rank or more powerful position

Question 21

vehement (adj.)

Answer 21

expressing strong feelings, or shown by strong feelings or great energy or force

Question 22

recalcitrant (adj.)

Answer 22

unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control

Question 23

spurious (adj.)

Answer 23

false, although seeming to be real or true

Question 24

lurid (adj.) (color)

Answer 24

too bright in colour, in a way that is not attractive

Question 25

lurid (adj.) (shock)

Answer 25

(especially of a story or piece of writing) presented in a way that is intended to shock

Question 26

idyllic (adj.)

Answer 26

extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful

Question 27

brevity (n.) (comm.)

Answer 27

the quality of using few words when speaking or writing

Question 28

brevity (n.) (time)

Answer 28

the fact of lasting a short time

Question 29

succinct (adj.)

Answer 29

said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words

Question 30

extemporaneous (adj.)

Answer 30

spoken or done without planning or preparation

Question 31

incongruous (adj.)

Answer 31

unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening

Question 32

satiate (v.)

Answer 32

to completely satisfy yourself or a need, especially with food or pleasure, so that you could not have any more

Question 33

elicit (v.)

Answer 33

to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction

Question 34

usurp (v.)

Answer 34

to take control of a position of power, especially without having the right to

Question 35

abnegation (n.)

Answer 35

the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want

Question 36

aggrandize (v.)

Answer 36

to make someone more powerful or important

Question 37

assuage (v.)

Answer 37

to make unpleasant feelings less strong

Question 38

contentious (adj.)

Answer 38

causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument

Question 39

dogmatic (adj.)

Answer 39

being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions

Question 40

complacent (adj.)

Answer 40

feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder

Connotation: quite negative.

Question 41

exonerate (v.)

Answer 41

to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something

Question 42

convene (v.)

Answer 42

to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting

Question 43

discern (v.)

Answer 43

to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear