Month 16

Question 1

accordance

Answer 1

following or obeying a rule, law, wish, etc.

Question 2

accordingly

Answer 2

in a way that is suitable or right for the situation

Question 3

slot

Answer 3

a long, narrow hole, especially one for putting coins into or for fitting a separate piece into

Question 4

unacceptable

Answer 4

too bad to be accepted, approved of, or allowed to continue

Question 5

allegation

Answer 5

a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Question 6

allege

Answer 6

to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof

Question 6

allegedly

Answer 6

used when something illegal or wrong is said to have been done, but has not been proved

Question 7

renew

Answer 7

to increase the life of or replace something old

Question 8

renowned

Answer 8

famous for something

Question 9

acceptance

Answer 9

general agreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in a group

Question 10

obesity

Answer 10

the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health

Question 11

seldom

Answer 11

almost never

Question 12

synthesis

Answer 12

the production of a substance from simpler materials after a chemical reaction

Question 13

grin n.

Answer 13

a wide smile

Question 14

grin v.

Answer 14

to smile a wide smile

Question 15

grind

Answer 15

to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces

Question 16

patience

Answer 16

the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed

Question 17

scenario

Answer 17

a description of possible actions or events in the future

Question 18

align

Answer 18

to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line

Question 19

alignment

Answer 19

an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or parallel to each other

Question 20

premise

Answer 20

an idea or theory on which a statement or action is based

Question 21

stumble

Answer 21

to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall

Question 22

precede

Answer 22

to be or go before something or someone in time or space

Question 23

precedent

Answer 23

an action, situation, or decision that has already happened and can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or made

Question 24

suffering

Answer 24

physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling

Question 25

greenhouse

Answer 25

a building with a roof and sides made of glass, used for growing plants that need warmth and protection

Question 26

dissolve

Answer 26

(of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed, or (of a liquid) to absorb a solid

Question 27

sake

Answer 27

in order to help or bring advantage to someone

Question 28

shed

Answer 28

a small building, usually made of wood, used for storing things

Question 29

prior

Answer 29

existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time

Question 30

congregation

Answer 30

a group of people who have come together in a religious building for worship and prayer

Question 31

rental

Answer 31

an arrangement to rent something, or the amount of money that you pay to rent something

Question 32

lobby n.

Answer 32

a group of people who try to persuade the government or an official group to do something

Question 33

lobby v.

Answer 33

to try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group that a particular thing should or should not happen, or that a law should be changed

Question 34

diminish

Answer 34

to reduce or be reduced in size or importance

Question 35

forge

Answer 35

to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive

Question 36

ongoing

Answer 36

continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment

Question 37

saint

Answer 37

(the title given to) a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy way. The names of saints are sometimes used to name places and buildings

Question 38

supreme

Answer 38

having the highest rank, level, or importance

Question 39

disappoint

Answer 39

to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy

Question 40

disappointment

Answer 40

the feeling of being disappointed

Question 41

pursuit

Answer 41

an activity that you spend time doing, usually when you are not working

Question 42

sovereignty

Answer 42

the power of a country to control its own government

Question 43

compel

Answer 43

to force someone to do something

Question 44

skip

Answer 44

to move lightly and quickly, making a small jump after each step

Question 45

compelling

Answer 45

If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong

Question 46

nominate

Answer 46

to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honour

Question 47

retrieve

Answer 47

to find and bring back something

Question 48

smash

Answer 48

to cause something to break noisily into a lot of small pieces

Question 48

nomination

Answer 48

the act of officially suggesting someone or something for a job, position, or prize

Question 49

nominee

Answer 49

someone who has been nominated for something

Question 50

ragebait

Answer 50

information, images, videos, etc. that are put on the internet to deliberately make people angry and to encourage them to reply online

Question 51

feed

Answer 51

to give food to a person, group, or animal