Word List 34

Question 1

Staccato

Answer 1

Played in an abrupt manner; Marked by abrupt sharp sound

Question 2

Turbid

Answer 2

Muddy; Having the sediment disturbed

Question 3

Deducible

Answer 3

Derived by reasoning

Question 4

Divine

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Perceive intuitively; Foresee the future; Of or relating to God; Supremely good or admirable

Question 5

Casualty

Answer 5

Serious or fatal accident

Question 6

Mock

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Ridicule; Imitate, often in derision

Question 7

Regale

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Entertain

Question 8

Foment

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Stir up; Instigate

Question 9

Antecedents

Answer 9

Preceding events or circumstances that influence what comes later; Ancestors or early background

Question 10

Perfunctory

Answer 10

Superficial; Not thorough; Lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm

Question 11

Tranquility

Answer 11

Calmness; Peace

Question 12

Mentor

Answer 12

Teacher

Question 13

Derogatory

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Expressing a low opinion

Question 14

Inarticulate

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Speechless; Producing indistinct speech

Question 15

Refractory

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Stubborn; Unmanageable

Question 16

Hoodwink

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Deceive; Delude

Question 17

Virulent

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Extremely poisonous; Hostile; Bitter

Question 18

Veracity

Answer 18

Truthfulness

Question 19

Icon

Answer 19

Religious image; Idol

Question 20

Foreboding

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Premonition of evil

Question 21

Ceremonious

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Marked by formality

Question 22

Maverick

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Rebel; Nonconformist

Question 23

Assumption

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Something taken for granted; Taking over or taking possession of

Question 24

Laborious

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Demanding much work or care; Tedious

Question 25

Encroachment

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Gradual intrusion

Question 26

Debase

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Reduce in quality or value; Lower in esteem; Degrade

Question 27

Marquee

Answer 27

Canopy above an entrance, under which one can take shelter; Roof-like shelter above a theater entrance

Question 28

Facilitate

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Help bring about; Make less difficult

Question 29

Mire

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Entangle; Stick in swampy ground; Marsh, swamp; An intractable situation

Question 30

Aloof

Answer 30

Apart; Reserved

Question 31

Visionary

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Produced by imagination; Fanciful; Mystical

Question 32

Dank

Answer 32

Damp

Question 33

Cistern

Answer 33

Reservoir or water tank

Question 34

Extort

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Wring from; Get money by threats

Question 35

Opus

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Work

Question 36

Germinate

Answer 36

Cause to sprout; Sprout

Question 37

Papyrus

Answer 37

Ancient paper made from stem of papyrus

Question 38

Analogy

Answer 38

Similarity; Parallelism

Question 39

Pallid

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Pale; Wan

Question 40

Correlation

Answer 40

Mutual relationship

Question 41

Retiring

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Modest; Shy

Question 42

Prehensile

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Capable of grasping or holding

Question 43

Flag

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Droop; Grow feeble; Pendulous, drooping

Question 44

Precarious

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Uncertain; Risky

Question 45

Intrude

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Trespass; Enter as an uninvited person