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level questions: level 10

Question	Answer
verb to attack on all sides; assail. to trouble greatly or grievously; to afflict with mental or physical suffering; harass. to surround; hem in. to set or place upon; bestud.	beset
verb to bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring. to bend or turn from the natural or true direction or course. to distort or cause to distort from the truth, fact, true meaning, etc.; bias; incline. noun a bend, twist, or variation from a straight or flat form in something, as in wood that has dried unevenly. a mental twist, bias, or quirk, or a biased or twisted attitude or judgment.	warp
adjective corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree. proportionate; adequate. having the same measure; of equal extent or duration.	commensurate
adjective not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought	undetermined
verb to strengthen; secure, as by passing a rope or chain under and around to give fundamental support; provide with a sound or secure basis	undergird
verb to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse. to throw into confusion or disorder. to treat or regard erroneously as identical; mix or associate by mistake: to mingle so that the elements cannot be distinguished or separated.	confound
adjective characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance. ostentatiously lofty or high-flown.	pompous
noun the quality of being pompous.	pomposity
adjective attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation	ostentatious
verb to yield to, satisfy, or gratify (desires, feelings, etc.). to yield to the wishes or whims of; be lenient or permissive with. to allow (oneself) to follow one's will (usually followed by in).	indulge
noun a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly.”	oxymoron
verb to make awkward attempts to do or find something to search by trial and error to make, handle, etc., clumsily or inefficiently. Sports. to fail to hold or maintain hold on (a ball) after having touched it or carried it.	fumble
verb to twine with, about, around, or together.	entwine
noun a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike. a sudden and violent change of feeling or response in sentiment, taste, etc. the act of drawing something back or away.	revulsion
noun an act or instance of delivering. salvation. liberation. a thought or judgment expressed; a formal or authoritative pronouncement.	deliverance
verb to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively.	wield
noun a means of connection; tie; link. a connected series or group. the core or center, as of a matter or situation.	nexus
adjective eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define. cleverly or skillfully evasive. difficult to find.	elusive
noun an excuse or means for copping out : PRETEXT verb to avoid or neglect problems, responsibilities, or commitments	cop-out
verb to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree; assent; to accede to a request; to accede to the terms of a contract. to attain or assume an office, title, or dignity; succeed (usually followed by to).	accede
noun suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc. affected by, caused by, causing, or characteristic of disease. pertaining to diseased parts:	morbid
verb to violate the sanctity of : PROFANE to treat disrespectfully, irreverently, or outrageously	desecrate
phrasal verb to leave a place quickly when you are angry or upset about something	storm out
verb to make or become confused. to make or become rotten, as eggs. adjective mentally confused; muddled.	addle
verb to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing: to curdle; coagulate, as a fluid. to make or become fixed, as ideas, sentiments, or principles:	congeal
adjective calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement. verb to put (a person) under sedation.	sedate
adjective (of the eyes or sight) blurred or dimmed, as from sleep or weariness. indistinct; unclear. fatigued; worn-out.	bleary
noun a dull, stupid person; blockhead.	dolt
noun merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun. a merrymaking or party. playful behavior or action; prank. verb to gambol merrily; to play in a frisky, light-spirited manner; romp. to have fun; engage in merrymaking; play merry pranks.	frolic
noun a notice of the death of a person, often with a biographical sketch, as in a newspaper. adjective of, relating to, or recording a death or deaths.	obituary
noun a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion. any long journey, especially one undertaken as a quest or for a votive purpose, as to pay homage.	pilgrimage
noun a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public. the study and practice of oral delivery, including the control of both voice and gesture.	elocution
adjective, informal overcome with astonishment; amazed; astounded	flabbergasted
adjective subordinate; secondary; subsidiary. auxiliary; assisting.	ancillary
adjective characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging:	defiant
adjective having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: having a raucous voice.	hoarse
verb to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock.	deride
noun a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital. any association, partnership, or union.	consortium
adjective marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : INSOLENT	impudent
adjective having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent:	listless
adjective not divided into parts or groups concentrated on one object, idea, etc	undivided
noun any war carried on under papal sanction. any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea, cause, etc.	crusade
adjective causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible. indicating trouble, disaster, misfortune, or the like. urgent; desperate.	dire
verb to make repayment to for expense or loss incurred. to pay back; refund; repay.	reimburse
verb protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material to place in an isolated situation or condition; segregate.	insulate
adjective (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.	inclement
adjective circuitous or indirect, as a road, journey, method, statement or person. deviating from a straight course.	roundabout
adjective destined in advance; foreordained; predetermined:	predestined
noun a country, or especially, an outlying portion of a country, entirely or mostly surrounded by the territory of another country. any small, distinct area or group enclosed or isolated within a larger one. verb to isolate or enclose (especially territory) within a foreign or uncongenial environment; make an enclave of.	enclave
noun return to a former and less complex level of development or organization Biology. degeneration; retrograde metamorphosis; passing from a more complex to a simpler structure.	retrogression
adverb in an incidental manner : not intentionally by way of interjection or digression : by the way	incidentally
verb to change from one nature, substance, form, or condition into another; transform.	transmute
noun an area over which someone exercises control as or in the manner of a feudal lord	fiefdom
noun a person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment; vagabond; tramp. Law. an idle person without visible means of support, as a tramp or beggar.	vagrant
verb HOLD BACK, ABSTAIN to control oneself when provoked : be patient	forbear
noun the act of forbearing; a refraining from something. forbearing conduct or quality; patient endurance; self-control: an abstaining from the enforcement of a right.	forbearance
noun a sudden breaking out or occurrence, especially of something bad or unpleasant; eruption: a sudden and active manifestation: a sudden increase in the incidence of a disease or medical condition in a particular place or population:	outbreak
phrasal verb to make use of : to take advantage of	avail oneself of
adjective not impeded, slowed down, or retarded; free to move, advance, or go forward. having few or no burdens or obligations.	unencumbered
noun the distribution by a business to its stockholders of particular assets and especially of stock of another company a collateral or derived product or effect; by-product something that is imitative or derivative of an earlier work, product, or establishment	spin-off
verb to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally. to strip off or remove the skin from.	excoriate
verb to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, especially in a formal manner.	abdicate
noun a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress. a complaint, as against an unjust or unfair act.	grievance
noun the use of land for growing only one type of crop. a culture dominated by a single element : a prevailing culture marked by homogeneity	monoculture
noun a cistern, well, or pit for retaining the sediment of a drain or for receiving the sewage from a house. any place of moral filth or immorality.	cesspool
verb to give or deliver in small portions	dole out
verb to inflict suffering upon for purposes of moral improvement; chastise. to restrain; subdue. to prune (something, such as a work or style of art) of excess, pretense, or falsity : REFINE	chasten
noun liability to be deceived or mistaken. liability to be inaccurate or false, or to fall short of expectations.	fallibility
adjective of wide range or scope. (of the outcome of a contest) decisive; overwhelming; complete.	sweeping
noun a picture, as of a scene. a picturesque grouping of persons or objects; a striking scene.	tableau
noun an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office, or the like. a right, privilege, etc., limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category. a power, immunity, or the like restricted to a sovereign government or its representative.	prerogative
noun the act of revoking; annulment. Law. nullification or withdrawal, especially of an offer to contract.	revocation
adjective undismayed; not discouraged; not forced to abandon purpose or effort. undiminished in courage or valor; not giving way to fear; intrepid.	undaunted
noun a standard quantity of paper, consisting of 20 quires or 500 sheets (formerly 480 sheets), or 516 sheets (printer's ream, or perfect ream ). Usually reams. a large quantity:	ream
noun Logic. an inference or a conclusion that does not follow from the premises. a statement containing an illogical conclusion.	non sequitur
adjective not controlled or restrained.	unbridled
noun strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord. difference in sentiment or opinion; disagreement.	dissension
noun the acquisition or annexation of a region previously included in another country because of cultural, historical, ethnic, racial, or other ties, or advocacy for such an acquisition.	irredentism
adjective showing little forethought or preparation lacking depth and substance : SUPERFICIAL easy or unconstrained, as actions or manners.	glib
adjective incapable of being evaded; inescapable:	ineluctable
adjective lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble	pallid
verb to withdraw formally from an alliance, federation, or association, as from a political union, a religious organization, etc.	secede
noun nothing; naught; zero. adjective having no value or existence:	nil
verb start out on a new or independent course or endeavor. to enter upon a course of action	strike out
verb to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard. throw away, of something encumbering	jettison
adjective improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained. highly imaginative but unlikely	far-fetched
adjective covered or cased with iron plates, as a ship for naval warfare; armor-plated. very rigid or exacting; inflexible; unbreakable:	ironclad
adverb involving, done by, or decided by only one person, side, party, or faction.	unilaterally
noun that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money.	wherewithal
verb to treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff at; mock. noun a disdainful, scornful, or contemptuous remark or act; insult; gibe.	flout
noun a physical weakness or ailment. a moral weakness or failing.	infirmity
verb to make miserable. to cause to become impoverished.	immiserate
noun a whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture. a person or thing that applies or administers punishment or severe criticism. a cause of affliction or calamity: verb to whip with a scourge; lash. to punish, chastise, or criticize severely.	scourge
adjective not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory. lasting only a short time; existing briefly; temporary. staying only a short time.	transient
noun a false or baseless, usually derogatory story, report, or rumor. a groundless rumor or belief	canard
noun the illegal practice of trespassing on another's property to hunt or steal game without the landowner's permission. any encroachment on another's property, rights, ideas, or the like.	poaching
noun an occurrence or phenomenon believed to portend a future event	omen
noun an unfortunate accident.	mishap
Verb to free or release from entanglement; disengage. to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty	extricate
verb to have a substantial effect; weigh heavily	militate