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Question 1

Allocation

Answer 1

action of distribution or allotment

Question 2

Ascetic

Answer 2

puritanical / strict - person practices extreme discipline

Question 3

Beguile

Answer 3

to influence by trickery - mislead or dilute

Question 4

Crass

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(informally : tacky) without refinement / sensitivity

Question 5

Defray

Answer 5

provide money to pay for something

Question 6

Dint

Answer 6

force or effort - mark left by a blow

Question 7

Enjoin

Answer 7

direct someone to do something with authority

Question 8

Envoy

Answer 8

messenger sent to represent person or group

Question 9

Interloper

Answer 9

person who interferes or medals in the affairs of others

Question 10

Vicarious

Answer 10

serving in the place of someone or something- substitutes

Question 11

Admonish

Answer 11

to warn or reprimand someone firmly

Question 12

Akimbo

Answer 12

hands on hips with elbows turned outwards

Question 13

Lassitude

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lack of energy - a state of physical wariness

Question 14

Licentious

Answer 14

(informally : perv) promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

Question 15

Muse

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inspiration - be absorbed in thought

Question 16

Pecuniary

Answer 16

relating to or consisting of money

Question 17

Plight

Answer 17

usually unfavorable situation or predicament

Question 18

Presumptuous

Answer 18

forward - bold - audacious - conceited

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Subversive

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treasonous - inflammatory

Question 20

Vacous

Answer 20

vacant - stupid - empty headed - shallow