Words

Question 1

What does CONTRADICTS mean?

Answer 1

Definition - deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite.

Question 2

Surreptitiously

Answer 2

• in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Question 3

Excruciating

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Intensely painful

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Lacerations

Answer 4

Deep cuts or tears in skin/flesh

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Rejuvinate

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• make (someone or something) look or feel better, younger, or more vital.

Question 6

Inconspicuous

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not clearly visible or attracting attention.

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Voluminous

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1. (of clothes) very loose or full; having much fabric.

2. (of writing) very lengthy and detailed.

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Despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

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Melodious

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Pleasant sounding

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Ravenous

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Extremely hungry

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Coerce

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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

Question 12

Altercation

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a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

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Disparity

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a great difference.

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Controversial

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giving rise or likely to give rise to controversy or public disagreement.

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Deteriorate

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become progressively worse.

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Incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

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Imperceptible

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so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.

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Concerted

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jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated.

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Rudderless

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lacking a clear sense of one’s aims or principles.

Question 20

Derogatory

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showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

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Prerogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

Question 22

Vindictive

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having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Question 23

Reciprocate

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respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

Question 24

Sesquipedalian

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of a word) polysyllabic; long.

E.g. - “sesquipedalian surnames”

Question 25

Acclimatize

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become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions; adjust.

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Acclimate

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acclimatize.

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Irreverent

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showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

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Accentuate

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make more noticeable or prominent.

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Incompetent

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not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully.

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Discourteous

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showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people.

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Exhilarating

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making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.

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Measly

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ridiculously small or few.

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Fervently

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very enthusiastically or passionately.

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Salubrious

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health-giving; healthy.

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Sudorific

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relating to or causing sweating.

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Unanimous

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(of two or more people) fully in agreement.

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Adequately

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to a satisfactory or acceptable extent.

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Magnanimous

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generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

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Indescribable

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too unusual, extreme, or indefinite to be adequately described.

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Meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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Salivate

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1. secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

2. display great relish at the sight or prospect of something.

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Salient

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1. most noticeable or important.

2. (of an angle) pointing outwards.

Question 43

Conceited

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excessively proud of oneself; vain.

Question 44

Nefarious

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(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

Question 45

Predicament

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a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.