CRL 5

Question 1

Bas-relief

Answer 1

Sculpture whose features are somewhat raised against the background

Question 2

Debase

Answer 2

To lower in quality, value, or dignity; to degrade

Question 3

Declivity

Answer 3

Downward slope; the slope of a hill

Question 4

Proclivity

Answer 4

A natural tendency or inclination

Question 5

Leaven

Answer 5

1. A substance like yeast or a small amount of fermented dough that causes dough to expand or rise
2. A lightening or enlivening influence

Question 6

Legerdemain

Answer 6

1. Sleight of hand; magic tricks

2. Any trickery or deception

Question 7

Leverage

Answer 7

1. The action of a lever that raises or lifts

2. Power to influence; a position of strength

Question 8

Levitate

Answer 8

To rise or float, to cause to rise, seemingly despite gravity

Question 9

Levity

Answer 9

Lightness in speech or behavior, especially unbecoming jocularity; frivolity

Question 10

Penchant

Answer 10

A strong inclination or liking

Question 11

Ponderous

Answer 11

1. Extremely heavy; massive
2. Unwieldy or awkward
3. Dull or tedious

Question 12

Imponderable

Answer 12

Unable to be assessed or measured precisely

Question 13

Preponderant

Answer 13

Superior in number, force, power, or importance

Question 14

Echelon

Answer 14

1. A step-like formation of troops, ships, or aircraft.

2. A level of command or authority

Question 15

Transcendent

Answer 15

Going beyond the limits of ordinary experience