Set 9

Question 1

Proxy

Answer 1

the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting.
“they may register to vote by proxy”

Question 2

Obviate

Answer 2

To remove (a need or difficulty).
“the Venetian blinds obviated the need for curtains”

Question 3

Inhibit

Answer 3

hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
“cold inhibits plant growth”

Question 4

Contingent

Answer 4

occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
“resolution of the conflict was contingent on the signing of a ceasefire agreement”

Question 5

Tangible

Answer 5

perceptible by touch.
“the atmosphere of neglect and abandonment was almost tangible”

Question 6

Intangible

Answer 6

unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.
“my companions do not care about cyberspace or anything else so intangible”

Question 7

reverent

Answer 7

to be respectful towards

Question 8

Contempt

Answer 8

the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn

Question 9

Forestall

Answer 9

To thwart, to prevent from happening “vitamins may forestall many diseases of aging”

Question 10

Manifest

Answer 10

display or show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance; demonstrate.
“Symptoms of the flu manifested through coughing”

Question 11

Mitigate

Answer 11

make less severe, serious, or painful.
“he wanted to mitigate misery in the world”

Question 12

Unequivocal

Answer 12

leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
“an unequivocal answer

Question 13

Subjective/Objective

Answer 13

Subjective - subject to bias/one’s opinion
Objective - not influenced by personal feelings, the real truth

Question 14

Innocuous

Answer 14

not harmful or offensive.
“it was an innocuous question”

Question 15

Trivial

Answer 15

of little value or importance.
“huge fines were imposed for trivial offenses”

Question 16

Prolific

Answer 16

very productive, producing a lot
A prolific songwriter can churn out five hit tunes before breakfast.

Question 17

Surmise

Answer 17

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
“he surmised that something must be wrong”

Question 18

Adamant

Answer 18

refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.
“he is adamant that he is not going to resign”

Question 19

dexterous

Answer 19

showing or having skill, especially with the hands.
“dexterous accordion playing”

Question 20

stringent/draconian

Answer 20

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
“California’s air pollution guidelines are stringent”