Group 3

Question 1

ABATE

Answer 1

1. Decrease in intensity; lessen

Question 2

ABJURE

Answer 2

1. Strongly reject; forgo

To say formally that you no longer agree with a belief

Question 3

ANOMALOUS

Answer 3

1. Differing from what i normal; atypical

Question 4

ANTIPATHY

Answer 4

1. Profound hostility or hatred

Question 5

ARCANE

Answer 5

1. Comprehend by very few people; secret

Question 6

ARDUOUS

Answer 6

1. Very challenging; needing great effort

Question 7

ARTLESS

Answer 7

1. Naive; inexperienced
2. Plain and simple

Question 8

ASCETIC

Answer 8

1. Very strcit and lacking luxury
2. Someone who adopts an ascetic lifestyle

Question 9

ASSUAGE

Answer 9

1. Decrease a negative feeling
2. Fulfill a certain desire

Question 10

BETRAY

Answer 10

1. Unknowingly disclose or reveal

Question 11

BUCOLIC

Answer 11

1. Associated with tranquil rural life

Question 12

BURGEON

Answer 12

1. Quickly increase or grow; skyrocket

Question 13

CACOPHONOUS

Answer 13

1. Extremely noisy; grating

Question 14

CANONIZE

Answer 14

1. Treat like a god; deeply venerate

Question 15

CENSURE

Answer 15

1. Strong criticize or disapprove

Question 16

CHICANERY

Answer 16

1. Using deception to attain a certain goal

Question 17

COALESCE

Answer 17

1. Bring together; unite

Question 18

COGENT

Answer 18

1. Persuasive and clear; compelling

Question 19

COMPELLING

Answer 19

1. Persuasive and clear
2. Attracting interest, fascinating

Question 20

CONTEND

Answer 20

1. Argue a certain point of view; assert
2. Compete

Question 21

COPIOUS

Answer 21

1. Existing in great supply; abundant

Question 22

COSMOPOLITAN

Answer 22

1. Highly diverse
2. Sophisticated and urbane

Question 23

DEFERENCE

Answer 23

1. High regard and respect; esteem

Question 24

DESULTORY

Answer 24

1. Unplanned; without enthusiasm

Question 25

DIFFIDENT

Answer 25

1. Reserved or shy; without confidence

Question 26

DILATORY

Answer 26

1. Slow or unhurried; meant to stall

Question 27

EQUIVOCATE

Answer 27

1. Speak evasively; avoid taking a stance

Question 28

POLARIZE

Answer 28

1. Separate into two opposing groups

Question 29

PRODIGAL

Answer 29

1. Caressly wasteful; extravagant 2. A person who is excessively wasteful

Question 30

VERBOSE

Answer 30

1. Excessively talkative; wordy