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level questions: Level 5

Question	Answer
adverb In name only; officially though perhaps not in reality.	nominally
noun childish foolishness or triviality.	puerility
ajective causing laughter because of absurdity	ludicrous
noun an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.	edict
adverb always; without exception	invariably
verb to engage in hard and continuous work noun hard and continuous work	toil
adjective causing feelings of loathing; disgusting	loathsome
noun a short written description	vignette
verb to weaken or destroy (someone or something) gradually	grind down
noun a proportional part or share of a fixed total amount or quantity.	quota
verb to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt adjective not devoted to holy or religious purposes; secular	profane
adjective impossible to account for; unexplained; inexplicable	unaccountable
noun a large amount or number of.	heap
verb to make (something) more difficult to understand	obfuscate
verb to compare views or take counsel; consult to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.:	confer
adverb with great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.	zealously
noun the action of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act. verb to rescind or annul by authoritative act	repeal
adjective impossible to satisfy	insatiable
verb to name at baptism to name or dedicate to use for the first time	christen
noun actively expressed opposition or hostility	antagonism
noun Usually ablutions . the washing of one's body or part of it	ablution
adjective lacking in seriousness : FRIVOLOUS	light-minded
noun a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.	digression
verb catch in or as if in a trap	ensnare
noun a crime less serious than a felony. A minor offense.	misdemeanor
verb to make (a disagreement, problem, difficulty, etc.) seem less serious than it really is	smooth over
adjective extremely foolish; crazy.	crack-brained
noun 1. lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness. 2. something inane.	inanity
verb Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.	entice
adverb from that place from that time; thenceforth: from that source from that fact or reason; therefore	Thence
adjective watchful; being on one's guard against danger.	wary
adjective socially shy or timid	bashful
noun mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain;	equanimity
adjective feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom	despondent
adjective about to happen; imminent, upcoming	impending
verb to cause to become mentally confused. noun a state of especially mental confusion	muddle
noun altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.	philanthropy
noun a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp	latrine
verb to hold the attention of	caught up
noun terror or apprehension as to something in the future; great fear. verb to fear greatly; be in extreme apprehension of:	dread
verb to bring a countercharge against an accuser.	recriminate
noun an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you	recrimination
noun a solemn promise or agreement to do or refrain from doing something verb to promise solemnly:	pledge
adjective having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or opposition—usually used with to	averse
adjective 1. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others 2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent	deputy
verb to increase abnormally in size, as by inflation, distention, accumulation of fluids, or the like to become larger than normal	swell
noun a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people.	rendezvous
adjective unable to be erased or forgotten.	ineffaceable
adjective having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding	omniscient
verb to regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for	abhor
noun careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences	circumspection
noun slavery or involuntary servitude; serfdom.	bondage
verb to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully.	sate
verb to observe; look at; see. interjection look; see	behold
verb take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.	abduct
noun 1. an inhabitant; resident. 2. a person who regularly frequents a place	denizen
noun extreme eagerness or enthusiasm.	avidity
noun a highest point or state; culmination.	zenith
adjective marked by shameless or disrespectful boldness	brazen
verb 1. to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism 2. to lift upward; raise	uphold
adjective suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance	expedient
noun a regard for what is politic or advantageous rather than for what is right or just; a sense of self-interest.	expediency
adjective not practical, suitable, or advisable.	inexpedient
noun Often misgivings. a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension.	misgiving
verb to form or produce (an agreement, plan, etc) after much discussion or dispute	hammer out
noun An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one sphere, sometimes marked by aggressive behavior in compensation.	inferiority complex
adjecive experiencing or bestowing celestial joy	beatific
noun an undistinguished imitator, follower, or successor of an important writer, painter, etc.	epigone
verb Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it. noun the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc.:	reform
adjective steadfast in loyalty or principle	staunch
adjective in existence; still existing; not destroyed or lost	extant
adjective (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.	exorbitant
adjective occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.	premature
adjective 1. (of a sense) very strong and sensitive: highly developed 2. eager; interested; enthusiastic (often followed by about, on, etc., or an infinitive) 3. having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something	keen
adjective having or showing mental acuteness.	sharp-sighted
noun the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption.	resumption
verb Begin again or continue after a pause or interruption.	resume
verb reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.	curtail
adjective Naturally accompanying or associated. noun A phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something.	concomitant
verb to portray in words; describe or outline with precision	delineate
adjective having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless. without contents; empty purposeless; idle	vacuous
verb to free from complication or difficulty; make plain or clear; solve to disengage or separate the threads of : DISENTANGLE	unravel
noun a large number or variety	multiplicity
adjective not justified or authorized.	unwarranted
verb to act beforehand with or get ahead of; anticipate. Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action.	forestall
verb to expose to danger or risk	jeopardize
noun anything, as deceptive words or actions, used to cover up or gloss over faults, errors, or wrongdoings, or absolve a wrongdoer from blame.	whitewash
adjective a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts or a branch of knowledge, without real commitment.	dilettante
adjective fairly large	sizable
noun practice, as distinguished from theory.	praxis
verb to take place: occur, happen.	transpire
verb to charge with an offense or crime; accuse of wrongdoing; incriminate	indict
adjective showing little enthusiasm.	lukewarm
noun a person who has attained eminence in his or her field or is an inspiration to others a celestial body, as the sun or moon.	luminary
adjective 1. showing or causing gloom or depression 2. lacking merit : particularly bad	dismal
adjective leaning to one side	lopsided
noun 1. a sudden, forceful backward movement; recoil. 2. a strong or violent reaction, as to some social or political change.	backlash
verb to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger	glower
adjective 1. marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship 2. of or relating to religious devotion; sacred rather than secular.	pious
noun the theory or practice of an eclectic method	eclecticism