Name:Score: 112 Multiple choice questions Definition Unclear; difficult to see through."The windows became opaque with steam from the shower." Placate Capricious Opaque Subtle
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Definition To give a response, usually to an accusation."After being called a jerk, the man retorted that he had been called worse things by better people." Retort Revert Subvert Assert
Definition Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of."Their affair was surreptitious." Fortuitous Surreptitious Ostentatious Superficial
Definition Able to tolerate delays without becoming annoyed; a person receiving medical treatment "Many travelers have to be patient at the airport and expect delays." Medication Regress Patient Diligent
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Definition A risky or daring journey."Our trip through the rainforest was a week-long venture amongst dangerous animals and unpredictable weather." Venture Collaborate Console Vagrant
Definition To give up or renounce one's leadership or responsibility."After ferocious rebellion by his people, the King decided to abdicate his throne and flee the country." Abstain Abate Abdicate Deface
Definition To make someone less angry."The only way to placate dad when he is hungry is to feed him some chips." Opaque Retort Offend Placate
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Definition To initiate an action or event (usually something bad)."Sarah instigated the fight by telling Brian he has feminie hips and his breath stinks." Initiate Vindicate Reinforce Instigate
Definition Boring."The content of the book was so mundane that it put me to sleep Prudent Ordinary Mundane Equivocate
Definition Appearing calm and relaxed."The seasoned surgeon was nonchalant about her upcoming surgery." Nonchalant Haughty Apathetic Diligent 10 of 112 Definition To work together to create something."The students collaborated on a final project, completing it together." Compromise Collaborate Contrite Consequence 11 of 112 Definition Unpredictable; all over the place."The patient's breathing was erratic, lacking any consistent pattern." Inconsequential Inconsistent Erratic Transient 12 of 112
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