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Questions and Answers List

level questions: Level 7

Question	Answer
adjective not similar; unlike; different.	dissimilar
verb (especially of a male parent) to procreate or generate (offspring). to cause; produce as an effect.	beget
adjective telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful. false or untrue	mendacious
adjective completely opposed : being at opposite extremes	diametric
adjective slavishly submissive or obsequious	servile
verb to foretell or predict; be an omen of; indicate beforehand; portend. to have a strong inner feeling or notion of (a future misfortune, evil, catastrophe, etc.).	forebode
adjective having the same direction, course, nature, or tendency; corresponding; similar; analogous	parallel
verb to dispose of (personal property, especially money) by last will to hand down; pass on; transmit	bequeath
noun vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism a quarrel, struggle, or clash competition or rivalry	strife
front matter	preliminaries
matter preceding the main text of a book	front matter
noun an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose. a group of people who associate closely.	coterie
adverb directly; in a straight or straightforward manner. in an honest or open manner; fairly. in a clear manner; unequivocally. exactly.	squarely
adjective extremely wicked or villainous; evil	nefarious
adjective still remaining noun a usually small part, member, or trace remaining	remnant
verb to divide into parts or portions. noun a separation, as of two or more things.	partition
verb to incur or provoke the hostility of to act in opposition to : COUNTERACT	antagonize
verb to minimize the importance of; dismiss to get rid of	shrug off
verb to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding; inhibit	deter
verb to trespass upon the property, domain, or rights of another, especially stealthily or by gradual advances. to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits.	encroach
adjective surpassing others; very great: reaching a high point of intensity : OVERWHELMING going beyond proper bounds : EXCESSIVE	towering
verb to become separated from each other; become divided into parts. to break off or dissolve (ties, relations, etc.).	sever
noun an instance of difference or inconsistency a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions	discrepancy
adjective not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems.	eclectic
noun any charge, accusation, serious criticism, or cause for blame.	indictment
verb to take place or occur as something additional or extraneous (sometimes followed by on or upon). to ensue.	supervene
verb describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.	stigmatize
adjective Pathology. pertaining to or causing degeneration in the type of offspring produced.	dysgenic
adjective having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger very conspicuous or obvious	glaring
adjective known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret	arcane
noun kindly endorsement and guidance	auspices
adjective familiar with or knowledgeable about something (usually followed by with).	conversant
verb to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance to see coming and ward off : AVOID	avert
noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes progress	setback
verb show or guide (someone) somewhere.	usher
verb to supply what is required or desired	cater
adjective of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.	inconsequential
adjective tending to make sober or more serious	sobering
adjective characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect dealing with crude or elemental emotions : EARTHY	visceral
adverb and adjective face to face preposition compared with	vis-à-vis
noun clever or artful skill : INGENUITY an artful stratagem : TRICK	artifice
adjective smoothly continuous or uniform in quality	seamless
to show, prove, or state that something is true or real —usually used with to	attest
noun a collection of selected literary passages	anthology
verb to make favorably inclined; appease; conciliate. to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of	propitiate
noun the willful giving of false testimony under oath or affirmation	perjury
noun the state of being under the control of another person—usually used with in	thrall
noun a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity	votary
adjective inclined to ask questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious:	inquisitive
verb (tr, adverb) to offer excuses or reasons for (bad conduct, mistakes, etc)	explain away
noun a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities.	theocracy
noun A usually unforeseen change in circumstance or experience that affects one's life, especially in an unfortunate way	vicissitude
adjective not accepting fault or blame showing no regret	unapologetic
verb to be contingent on a single consideration or point (usually followed by on or upon):	hinge
adjective sickly; unwell.	ailing
verb to evade (work, duty, responsibility, etc.).	shirk
noun ridicule; mockery:	derision
adjective unprecedented; unparalleled; unlike anything previously known.	unexampled
phrasal verb to form a mental picture of	conjure (up)
noun a position, condition, or place affording some advantage or a commanding view. an advantage or superiority	vantage
verb to spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way	fritter away
verb to assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing to assist or support (someone) in the achievement of a purpose	abet
noun a defensive wall.	bulwark
adjective cheerfully optimistic, sometimes to the point of seeming complacent, oblivious, or naive	sanguine
noun an illness, typically a minor one.	ailment
verb to supply supporting evidence or testimony (usually followed by for). to support as being true, certain, reliable, etc. (usually followed by for).	vouch
noun a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.	entourage
verb to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting. to yield temporarily or ostensibly to prevailing opinion or circumstances.	temporize
verb to return over the same course or route. to withdraw from an undertaking, position, etc.; reverse a policy.	backtrack
noun a beginning of motion or activity : MOVEMENT —often used in plural rousing, exciting, or thrilling:	stirring
noun a distinguishing characteristic, trait, or feature	hallmark
adjective fully and unconditionally guaranteed as a legal right, benefit, or privilege held completely, permanently, and inalienably.	vested
adjective inflicting or intended as punishment.	punitive
noun a cheap rooming house or hotel	flophouse
adjective having little or no money; penniless; poor.	impecunious
noun a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject	dossier
verb to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.	rebuke
adjective occurring suddenly or within a very short time	swift
verb to show or illustrate by example.	exemplify
noun an unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, course, or instance.	vagary
adjective pleasant	congenial
adjective causing or tending to cause animosity, resentment, or envy	invidious
verb accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue. to give tacit approval to. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.	condone
noun the fact or quality of being temporary or short-lived	impermanence
verb to bring suddenly or forcibly into some condition, situation, etc.:	plunge
adjective incapable of going wrong or being misused.	foolproof
adjective acceptable or agreeable to taste; savory acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings	palatable
adjective not meant to be taken seriously or literally.	facetious
adjective capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue. severely critical or sarcastic.	caustic
noun any trap or danger for the unwary. a hidden or not easily recognized danger or difficulty.	pitfall
noun a place of great disorder	shambles
adjective not controlled or restricted : FREE, UNRESTRAINED	unfettered
verb to convey as meaning or implication; signify to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.	import
noun a contingent event; a chance, accident, or possibility conditional on something uncertain.	contingency
verb take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own to take up and support as a cause : become attached to	espouse
adjective lacking interest or imaginativeness; sterile. being without moisture; extremely dry; parched.	arid
adjective encompassing or overshadowing everything	overarching
adverb obviously	patently
adjective not transferable to another or not capable of being taken away or denied; not alienable:	inalienable
noun a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : BASIS a test or criterion for determining the quality or genuineness of a thing	touchstone