rank B

Question 1

incompatible

Answer 1

not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences
syn.) in conflict, discrepant, contradictory

Question 2

secluded

Answer 2

quiet,private, and not near people, roads or buildings
syn.) remote, distant,removed

Question 3

compound

Answer 3

to make a problem or difficult situation worse
eg.) The doctor said that scratching an insect bite would only compound the itchness.

Question 4

residue

Answer 4

the part that is left after the main part has gone or been taken away
eg.) Chalky residue on the sole of Vincent’s shoe proved that he had recently visited the murder scene.

Question 5

quarrelsome

Answer 5

a quarrelsome person repeatedly argues with other people.

Question 6

viable

Answer 6

able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being
eg.) A fetus is considered viable after it has endured 20 weeks inside the womb.

Question 7

impediment

Answer 7

something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible
eg.) If Ben puts his mind to something(is obsessed with), no impediment can stop him from reaching his goals.

Question 8

cushion

Answer 8

to make the effect or force of something softer
syn.) protect, buffer
eg.) Exercise shoes have a layer of foam that cushions the foot from the impact of running.

Question 9

ascriable

Question 10

enact

Question 11

turbulent

Question 12

tumultuous

Question 13

adherent

Question 14

utter