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mmcs1998
Question | Answer |
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quell | to subdue,put down forcibly (verb) |
nocturnal | of or occurring in the night;under cover of darkness(adj) |
irrelevant | not to the point,not applicable or pertinent (adj) |
august | majestic,inspiring admiration and respect (adj) |
acrid | harsh in taste or odor;sharp in manner or temper (adj) |
conflagration | a large destructive fire (noun) |
clandestine | secret,concealed;underhanded (adj) |
quiescent | inactive;at rest (adj) |
abjure | to renounce,repudiate under oath;to avoid,shun (verb) |
indelible | not able to be erased or removed;memorable(adj) |
trenchant | incisive,keen;forceful,effective;cutting,caustic;distinct,clear-cut (adj) |
tacit | unspoken,silent;implied,inferred (adj) |
callous | emotionally hardened,unfeeling (adj) |
indulgent | yielding to the wishes or demands of other (adj) |
elated | in high spirits,jubilant;extremely pleased (adj;part) |
platitude | a commonplace,stale,or trite remark (noun) |
compunction | remorse,regret (noun) |
ruminate | to meditate,think about at length (verb) |
inveterate | firmly established,long-standing;habitual (adj) |
tangible | capable of being touched;real,concrete (adj) |