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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mundane | lacking interest or excitement; dull. |
| mandatory | required by law or rules; compulsory. |
| obnoxious | extremely unpleasant. |
| prominent | important; famous. |
| vindictive | having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. |
| anti | against |
| metri-/meter | measure |
| signify | be an indication of |
| toxic | harmful or dangerous to health or life when taken into the body; poisonous. |
| acquire | buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself |
| characterize | describe the distinctive nature or features of. |
| competent | having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully |
| ambul | walk |
| ject | throw |
| admonish | warn or reprimand someone firmly |
| contingent | subject to chance. |
| demeanor | outward behavior or bearing. |
| emphasize | give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing |
| harass | subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. |
| poly | many |
| mono | one |
| estimate | to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, or size of something. |
| evaluate | to determine the significance, worth, quality, or condition of something through careful study. |
| industrious | habitually active, hard-working, and devoted to work or tasks. |
| ludicrous | so absurd, unreasonable, or unsuitable as to provoke laughter or mockery |
| necessity | something that is indispensable, essential, or required for a particular purpose. |
| hyper | very |
| hypo | beneath |