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Question 1

abase
(verb)
uh-BASE

Answer 1

Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or esteem

Question 2

abeyance
(noun)
uh-BAY-enss

Answer 2

Temporary suspension, inactivity

Question 3

abreast
(adj.)
uh-BREST

Answer 3

Side-by-side, keeping up with, staying aware of, or remaining equal in progress with

Question 4

abscission
(noun)
ab-SIZZ-zhun

Answer 4

cutting off; sudden termination; the separation of leaves, petals, or other parts from a plant or animal

Question 5

abscond
(verb)
ab-SCOND

Answer 5

depart suddenly and secretively

Question 6

abyss
(noun)
uh-BISS

Answer 6

a deep and vast space or cavity, anything profound or infinite

Question 7

accede
(verb)
ack-SEED

Answer 7

agree, give consent, assume power

Question 8

acerbic
(adj.)
uh-SER-bick

Answer 8

sour; harsh or severe

Question 9

acidulous
(adj.)
uh-SID-joo-luss

Answer 9

slight acid or sour, sharp or caustic

Question 10

accretion
(noun)
uh-CREE-shun

Answer 10

gradual increase; an added part or addition

Question 11

acumen
(noun)
ACK-yoo-men

Answer 11

keen, quick, accurate insight or judgement

Question 12

adulterate
(verb)
uh-DULL-ter-ayt

Answer 12

make impure by adding inappropriate or inferior ingredients

Question 13

adumbrate
(verb)
AD-um-brayt or uh-DUM-brayt

Answer 13

give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only partially; obscure

Question 14

aerie
(noun)
AIR-ee or EYE-ree

Answer 14

dwelling or fortress built on a high place; the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or hawk, built on a mountain or a cliff

Question 15

albeit
(conjunction)
al-BEE-it

Answer 15

although, even though