Word List 40

Question 1

Abase

Answer 1

Lower; Humiliate

Question 2

Dogmatic

Answer 2

Opinionated; Arbitrary; Doctrinal

Question 3

Contusion

Answer 3

Bruise

Question 4

Slither

Answer 4

Slip or slide

Question 5

Mandate

Answer 5

Order; Charge

Question 6

Rectify

Answer 6

Set right; Correct

Question 7

Denounce

Answer 7

Condemn; Criticize

Question 8

Responsiveness

Answer 8

State of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.

Question 9

Detrimental

Answer 9

Harmful; Damaging

Question 10

Atheistic

Answer 10

Denying the existence of God

Question 11

Mores

Answer 11

Conventions; Moral standards; Customs

Question 12

Shroud

Answer 12

Hide from view; Wrap or burial

Question 13

Mushroom

Answer 13

Expand or grow rapidly

Question 14

Unequivocal

Answer 14

Plain; Obvious; Unmistakable

Question 15

Material

Answer 15

Made of physical matter; Unspiritual; Important; Relevant, pertinent

Question 16

Subside

Answer 16

Settle down; Descend; Grow quiet

Question 17

Entomology

Answer 17

Study of insects

Question 18

Chisel

Answer 18

Wedge-like tool for cutting; To cut or shape with a chisel

Question 19

Disdain

Answer 19

View with scorn or contempt; A feeling of contempt and aversion

Question 20

Prone

Answer 20

Inclined to; Prostrate

Question 21

Generality

Answer 21

Vague statement

Question 22

Patriarch

Answer 22

Father and ruler of a family or tribe

Question 23

Depict

Answer 23

Portray

Question 24

Epoch

Answer 24

Period of time

Question 25

Verbalize

Answer 25

Put into words

Question 26

Protract

Answer 26

Prolong

Question 27

Fecundity

Answer 27

Fertility; Fruitfulness

Question 28

Ineffable

Answer 28

Unutterable; Cannot be expressed in speech

Question 29

Flout

Answer 29

Reject; Mock

Question 30

Kinetic

Answer 30

Producing motion

Question 31

Muted

Answer 31

Silent; Muffled; Toned down

Question 32

Conciliatory

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Reconciling; Soothing

Question 33

Demoniac

Answer 33

Fiendish

Question 34

Luxuriant

Answer 34

Abundant; Rich and splendid; Fertile

Question 35

Converse

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Engage in conversation; Opposite

Question 36

Agent

Answer 36

Means or instrument; Personal representative; Person acting in an official capacity

Question 37

Ramify

Answer 37

Divide into branches or subdivision

Question 38

Offhand

Answer 38

Casual; Done without prior thought

Question 39

Obstreperous

Answer 39

(of children) Boisterous; Noisy

Question 40

Accede

Answer 40

Agree

Question 41

Scruple

Answer 41

Fret about; Hesitate, for ethical reasons

Question 42

Rigorous

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Severe; Harsh; demanding; Exact

Question 43

Discourse

Answer 43

Formal discussion; Conversation; Talk in a continuous or formal manner

Question 44

Adulterate

Answer 44

Make impure by adding inferior or tainted substances

Question 45

Preeminent

Answer 45

Outstanding; Superior