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Question 1

Nebulous

Answer 1

nebulous
(adj.) vaguely defined, cloudy
(The transition between governments meant that who was actually in charge was a nebulous matter.)

Question 2

Unequivocal

Answer 2

unequivocal
(adj.) absolute; certain
(Since we raised over a million dollars for our charity, we considered the fundraiser to be an unequivocal success.)

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Question 3

Equivocal

Answer 3

equivocal
(adj.) ambiguous, uncertain, undecided
(His intentions were so equivocal that I didn’t know whether he was being chivalrous or sleazy.)

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Question 4

Presumptuous

Answer 4

presumptuous
(adj.) disrespectfully bold
(The princess grew angry after the presumptuous noble tried to kiss her, even though he was far below her in social status.)

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Question 5

Apathy

Answer 5

apathy
(n.) lack of interest or emotion
(The apathy of today’s youth is slowly overtaking that group’s ability to make a positive change on this planet.)

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Question 6

Incisive

Answer 6

incisive
(adj.) clear, sharp, direct
(The discussion wasn’t going anywhere until her incisive comment allowed everyone to see what the true issues were.)

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Question 7

Prurient

Answer 7

prurient
(adj.) eliciting or possessing an extraordinary interest in sex
(David’s mother as shocked by the discovery of prurient reading material hidden beneath her son’s mattress.)

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Question 8

Profuse

Answer 8

(especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant.
“I offered my profuse apologies”

Question 9

Transgress

Answer 9

transgress
(v.) to violate, go over a limit
(The criminal’s actions transgressed morality and human

Question 10

Audacious

Answer 10

Really bold

audacious. (.adj)

(The security guard was shocked by the fan’s audacious attempt to offer him a bribe.)

Question 11

Vex

Answer 11

vex
(v.) to confuse or annoy
(My little brother vexes me by poking me in the ribs for hours on end.)

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Question 12

Cultivate

Answer 12

cultivate
(v.) to nurture, improve, refine
(At the library, she cultivated her interest in spy novels.)

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Question 13

Pathos

Answer 13

pathos
(n.) an emotion of sympathy
(Martha filled with pathos upon discovering the scrawny, shivering kitten at her door.)

Question 14

Indigent

Answer 14

indigent
(adj.) very poor, impoverished
(I would rather donate money to help the indigent population than to the park sculpture fund.)

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Question 15

Engender

Answer 15

engender
(v.) to bring about, create, generate
(During the Olympics, the victories of U.S. athletes engender a patriotic spirit among Americans.)

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Question 16

catalyze

Answer 16

catalyze
(v.) to charge, inspire
(The president’s speech catalyzed the nation and resuscitated the economy.)

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