Word List 1

Question 1

Predetermine

Answer 1

Predestine; Settle or decide beforehand; Influence markedly

Question 2

Imprudent

Answer 2

Lacking caution; Injudicious

Question 3

Complaisant

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Trying to please; Obliging

Question 4

Xenophobia

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Fear or hatred of foreigners

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Defuse

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Remove the fuse of a bomb; Reduce or eliminate a threat

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Meddlesome

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Interfering

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Recession

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Withdrawal; Retreat; Time of low economic activity

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Coercion

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Use of force to get someone to obey

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Default

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Failure to act

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Circumscribe

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Limit; Confine

Question 11

Cipher

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Nonentity; Worthless person or thing

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Catechism

Answer 12

FAQ, Q&A book for religious instruction; Instruction by question and answer

Question 13

Hedonist

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One who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life

Question 14

Debacle

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Sudden downfall; Complete disaster

Question 15

Camouflage

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Disguise; Conceal

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Transgression

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Violation of a law; Sin

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Discrepancy

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Lack of consistency; Difference

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Coincidence

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Two or more things occurring at the same time by chance

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Perforate

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Pierce; Put a hole through

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Militant

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Combative; Bellicose

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Dais

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Raised platform for guests of honor

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Tenuous

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Thin; Rare; Slim

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Apparatus

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Equipment

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Apathy

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Lack of caring; Indifference

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Sedate

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Composed; Grave

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Nepotism

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Favoritism (to a relative)

Question 27

Vernacular

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Living language; Natural style

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Wry

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Twisted; With a humorous twist

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Impious

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Irreverent

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Dynamic

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Energetic; Vigorously active

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Ironic

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Resulting in an unexpected and contrary outcome

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Demean

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Degrade; Humiliate

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Fraternize

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Associate in a friendly way

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Turncoat

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Traitor

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Esteem

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Respect; Value

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Foresight

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Ability to foresee future happenings; Prudence

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Hundrum

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Dull; Monotonous

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Pellucid

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Transparent; Limpid; Easy to understand

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Sluggard

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Lazy person

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Promote

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Help to flourish; Advance in rank; Publicize

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Scenario

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Plot outline; Screenplay; Opera libretto

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Colloquial

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Pertaining to conversational or common speech

Question 43

Agenda

Answer 43

Items of business at a meeting

Question 44

Largess

Answer 44

Generous gift

Question 45

Tether

Answer 45

Tie with a rope