Word List 6

Question 1

Depreciate

Answer 1

Lessen in value

Question 2

Inconsistency

Answer 2

State of being self-contradictory; Lack of uniformity or steadiness

Question 3

Sophistry

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Seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning

Question 4

Reminiscence

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Recollection

Question 5

Meticulous

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Excessively careful; Painstaking; Scrupulous

Question 6

Collaborate

Answer 6

Work together

Question 7

Verbatim

Answer 7

Word for word

Question 8

Slothful

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Lazy

Question 9

Exhilarating

Answer 9

Invigorating and refreshing; Cheering

Question 10

Decorum

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Propriety; Orderliness and good taste in manners

Question 11

Illuminate

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Brighten; Clear up or make understandable; Enlighten

Question 12

Narcissist

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Conceited person; Someone in love with his own image

Question 13

Orient

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Get one’s bearings; Adjust

Question 14

Lofty

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Very high

Question 15

Traumatic

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Pertaining to an injury caused by violence

Question 16

Forgo

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Give up; Do without

Question 17

Galvanize

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Stimulate by shock; Stir up; Revitalize

Question 18

Rend

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Split; Tear apart

Question 19

Expansive

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Outgoing and sociable; Broad and extensive; Able to increase in size

Question 20

Gusto

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Enjoyment; Enthusiasm

Question 21

Enervate

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Weaken

Question 22

Distinction

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Honor; Contrast; Discrimination

Question 23

Oligarchy

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Government by a privileged few

Question 24

Reaper

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One who harvests grain

Question 25

Yore

Answer 25

Time past

Question 26

Narrative

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Related to telling a story

Question 27

Obdurate

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Stubborn

Question 28

Salvo

Answer 28

Discharge of firearms; Military salute

Question 29

Raze

Answer 29

Destroy completely

Question 30

Indiscriminate

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Choosing at random; Confused

Question 31

Arid

Answer 31

Dry; Barren

Question 32

Idolatry

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Worship of idols; Excessive admiration

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Monarchy

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Government under a single ruler

Question 34

Nonentity

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Person of no importance; Nonexistence

Question 35

Podiatrist

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Doctor who treats ailments of hte feet

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Moribund

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Dying

Question 37

Rehabilitate

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Restore to proper condition

Question 38

Cacophonous

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Discordant; Inhormonious

Question 39

Bellicose

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Warlike

Question 40

Grotesque

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Fantastic; Comically hideous

Question 41

Srtifice

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Deception; Trickery

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Intervene

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Come between

Question 43

Misapprehension

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Error; Misunderstanding

Question 44

Bleak

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Cold or cheerless; Unlikely to be favorable

Question 45

Augury

Answer 45

Omen; Prophecy