Set A

Question 1

bonanza

Answer 1

(noun) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

Question 2

churlish

Answer 2

(adj.)lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

Question 3

collaborate

Answer 3

(verb) to work with, work together

Question 4

excerpt

Answer 4

(noun) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (verb) to take such a passage; to quote

Question 5

grope

Answer 5

(verb) to feel hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

Question 6

jostle

Answer 6

(verb) to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

Question 7

laggard

Answer 7

(noun) a person who moves slowly or falls behind (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

Question 8

plaudits

Answer 8

(noun) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

Question 9

revert

Answer 9

(verb) to return, go back

Question 10

vigil

Answer 10

(noun) a watch, especially at night, any period of watchful attention