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mmcs1998
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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) |