Answers and Definitions (C) aberration (n) deviation from the normal or usual (A) illusion (B) objective(C) divergence
(C) adumbrate
(v) to foretell, foreshadow, or prophesy vaguely (A) debate (B) frolic(C) predict
(A) ardent
(adj) characterized by warmth of feeling; fervid; zealous (A) passionate (B) narrow (C) transparent
(B) belie
(v) to mislead or misrepresent (A) surrender(B) deceive (C) prevent
(A) blandishment
(n) speech or action intended to flatter, coax, or cajole (A) flattery (B) scar (C) revenge
(B) captious
(adj) inclined to find fault (A) alluring(B) critical (C) swift
(B) commiserate
(v) to feel or express pity for another (A) account(B) sympathize (C) command
(A) contravene
(v) to act contrary to (A) oppose (B) disassemble (C) discourage
(C) culpable
(adj) worthy or deserving of blame, as for a wrongful act; liable (A) unsatisfactory (B) timid(C) guilty
(C) descry
(v) to catch sight of or discover by observation or investigation (A) dehydrate (B) antagonize(C) detect
(A) disinter
(v) to dig up (unearth); exhume (A) expose (B) distract (C) suppress
(C) elucidate
(v) to clarify by illustration, explanation, or interpretation (A) moisten (B) enlarge(C) explain
(B) equivocate
(v) to dodge or evade (a question or issue) through the use of ambiguous or misleading language; prevaricate (A) qualify(B) evade (C) guarantee
(A) extenuate
(v) to treat as less serious or important than is apparent; mitigate (A) excuse (B) prolong (C) uncover
(A) flagging
(adj) characterized by a decline in spirit, interest, or attention (A) dispirited (B) desperate (C) heightened
(C) gratuitous
(adj) given or done freely, without compensation (A) appreciative (B) determined(C) free
(B) impend
(v) to hover or hang threateningly; loom (A) hasten(B) approach (C) block
(B) incursion
(n) sudden, temporary invasion; raid; attack (A) collapse(B) aggression (C) gamble
(B) insipid
(adj) uninteresting; flavorless; flat; stale (A) gradual (B) dull (C) wary
(C) inviolate
(adj) not violated; unprofaned (A) peaceful (B) undefeated(C) pure
(A) lucid
(adj) clear-minded; easily understood; bright or shiny (A) clear (B) toxic (C) deep
(A) occlude
(v) to obstruct, shut in, or close up (A) plug (B) expel (C) dig
(A) palpable
(adj) evident; obvious; manifest (A) plain (B) agreeable (C) coarse
(B) pedantic
(adj) making an excessive show of learning; overly concerned with rules and details; didactic (A) ordinary(B) academic (C) distraught
(B) plaintive
(adj) expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful; lugubrious (A) inquisitive(B) mournful (C) passive
(C) probity
(n) integrity; uprightness; honesty (A) likelihood (B) guilt(C) honor
(C) protract
(v) to draw out or lengthen in time; prolong (A) measure (B) initiate(C) continue
(B) recumbent
(adj) lying down; prone; prostrate; supine (A) regretful(B) reclining (C) unmistakable
(A) repugnant
(adj) repulsive; offensive; revolting (A) distasteful (B) stubborn (C) informal
(C) spurious
(adj) not genuine or authentic; bogus; counterfeit (A) dangerous (B) doubtful(C) inauthentic
(A) tacit
(adj) silent; understood without being openly expressed; implicit (A) implied (B) soft (C) accessible
(B) vacillate
(v) to waver in opinion or decision (A) facilitate (B) fluctuate (C) immunize
(A) waft
(v) to drift or float over water or through the air (A) float (B) preach (C) adore