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1
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What does the word "abate" mean?
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To lessen or reduce (to become less intense or widespread).
2
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What does the word "abdicate" mean?
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To give up power, authority, or a position (often formally).
3
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Define "aberration."
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Something unusual or a deviation from what is normal or expected.
4
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What does the word "abhor" mean?
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To hate or regard with disgust and loathing.
5
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Define "abrasive" in the context of describing texture or manner.
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Harsh or rough (physically coarse or brusque/harsh in manner).
6
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What does "abundant" mean?
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Plentiful; present in large quantities.
7
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Define the word "acute."
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Sharp or intense; can describe a severe condition or a keen sensation/observation.
8
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What does "adept" mean?
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Skilled; very proficient at a task.
9
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Define "adversary."
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An opponent or enemy; someone who opposes or competes against you.
10
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What does "advocate" mean when used as a verb?
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To support or speak in favor of something or someone.
11
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Define "alleviate."
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To relieve or make something (especially pain or a problem) less severe.
12
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What does "ambiguous" mean?
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Unclear or having more than one possible meaning; open to multiple interpretations.
13
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Define the word "amiable."
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Friendly, pleasant, and easy to get along with.
14
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What does "anomaly" mean?
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Something abnormal or that deviates from the norm; an irregularity.
15
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Define "antagonize."
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To provoke hostility or to cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly.
16
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What does "apathy" mean?
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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
17
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What is the meaning of the word "apprehensive"?
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Worried; uneasy or fearful about something that may happen.
18
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What does the adjective "arbitrary" mean?
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Random; chosen or determined without a clear pattern or reason.
19
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Define the word "arduous."
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Difficult; requiring great effort or endurance.
20
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What does it mean to be "articulate"?
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To express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing.
21
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What is the meaning of the verb "assert"?
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To state or claim something strongly and confidently.
22
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Give the definition of "audacious."
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Bold; willing to take risks or show a lack of respect for convention.
23
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What does the verb "augment" mean?
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To increase; to make something larger or greater in size, amount, or degree.
24
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How would you define "austere" when describing a person or environment?
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Strict or plain; severe in manner or appearance and lacking ornamentation or luxury.
25
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What does the verb "avert" mean?
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To prevent or turn away something undesirable from happening.
26
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Define the adjective "belligerent."
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Aggressive; hostile or inclined to fight or argue.
27
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What does "benign" mean when used to describe a condition or situation?
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Harmless; not causing harm or danger.
28
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What is the meaning of "boisterous"?
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Loud and energetic; noisy and cheerful or rowdy.
29
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Define the noun "brevity."
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Shortness; the quality of being brief in duration or expression.
30
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What does the adjective "candid" mean?
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Honest; frank and straightforward in speech or expression.