Question 1

envision (v)

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to conceive of; to imagine

Question 2

impartial (adj)

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showing lack of favoritism; free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

Question 3

compelling (adj)

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tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument

Question 4

expose (v)

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to reveal (something that was hidden)

Question 5

endow (v)

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to provide with quality of ability

Question 6

sustenance (n)

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the support or nourishment needed to live or continue

Question 7

diversify (v)

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to vary, expand variety

Question 8

reticent (adj)

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not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

Question 9

erudite (adj)

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knowledgeable, scholarly

Question 10

equitable (adj)

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fair and just in the distribution of resources or opportunities

Question 11

utilitarian (adj)

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designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

Question 12

compose (v)

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to create or write (a piece of music, literature, etc.)

Question 13

inept (adj)

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lacking skill or competence

Question 14

misanthrope (n)

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a person who dislikes or avoids human society

Question 15

self-consciousness (n)

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self-awareness, especially of embarrassment or self-critical thought

Question 16

underpinning (n)

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a foundation or basis for support

Question 17

exercise (v)

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to use or utilize

Question 18

norm (n)

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a standard or pattern regarded as typical or expected

Question 19

contravene (v)

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to violate, go against

Question 20

heighten (v)

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to raise in quantity, degree or intensity

Question 21

callous (adj)

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insensitive

Question 22

seminal (adj)

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strongly influencing later developments

Question 23

iconoclast (n)

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a person who challenges traditional beliefs or institutions

Question 24

carefree (adj)

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cheerfully irresponsible; free of trouble and worry and care

Question 25

demarcation (n)

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boundary, division

Question 26

fallacious (adj)

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based on a mistaken belief

Question 27

peruse (v)

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to read or examine carefully and in detail

Question 28

equilibrium (v)

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balance, stability

Question 29

abnegate (v)

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to deny

Question 30

denounce (v)

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to condemn, criticize

Question 31

transcend (v)

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to go beyond the limits of; to surpass or exceed

Question 32

inspire (v)

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to serve as the inciting cause of; to urge on or encourage

Question 33

naive (adj)

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inexperienced, gullible, innocent

Question 34

overarching (adj)

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overall, including or related to all aspects

Question 35

alien (adj)

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not familiar; from an unfamiliar source

Question 36

corroborate (v)

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to support with evidence; to make more certain or confirm

Question 37

feign (v)

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to pretend; to make a pretense of

Question 38

intertwine (v)

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to twist or weave together

Question 39

demeaning (adj)

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causing awareness of your shortcomings

Question 40

renovate (v)

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restores (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair

Question 41

wary (adj)

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distrustful and cautious

Question 42

idiosyncrasy (n)

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a peculiar or distinctive characteristic

Question 43

default (n/v)

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failure to fulfill an obligation or perform a task

Question 44

distort (v)

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to alter, twist or mutate out of shape (usually negative)

Question 45

unresolved (adj)

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not yet solved

Question 46

temperament (n)

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mood, personality

Question 47

reclusive (adj)

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avoid the company of other people; solitary

Question 48

conviction (n)

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strong, unshaken belief

Question 49

unprecedented (adj)

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having no precedent; novel; never before seen

Question 50

discredit (v)

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to cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

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