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level questions: level 12

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noun the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish. any talk or writing that one does not understand.	jargon
verb to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit to a religion or other belief system.	proselytize
noun a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief, sect, or the like, to another; convert.	proselyte
adjective Statistics. of or relating to a process involving a randomly determined sequence of observations each of which is considered as a sample of one element from a probability distribution.	stochastic
adjective not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive unrestrained in conduct, feelings, etc. disordered or uncontrolled. not regulated; irregular:	inordinate
noun reciprocal relationship, action, or influence. verb (used without object) to exert influence on each other.	interplay
noun a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in high praise or commendation.	eulogy
verb to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike parts; extend into subdivisions.	ramify
adjective not married of or relating to unmarried persons	unwed
verb to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous. to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function:	homogenize
noun the science or technique of classification. a classification into ordered categories.	taxonomy
noun Logic. a syllogism or other argument in which a premise or the conclusion is unexpressed.	enthymeme
noun a representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument. a crude representation of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule.	effigy
noun a device for flashing light signals. a light that flashes intermittently, especially one that serves as a traffic signal. either of two leather flaps on a bridle, to prevent a horse from seeing sideways; a blinder.	blinker
verb to mix or mingle together; combine.	commingle
verb to proclaim; declare; affirm; assert. to affirm or assert (something) of the subject of a proposition. to make (a term) the predicate of such a proposition. to connote; imply	predicate
verb (used with object) to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge: The overflowing river has engulfed many small towns along its banks. to plunge or immerse, as into a gulf:	engulf
verb to go and bring back; return with; get to cause to come; bring to go by an indirect route; circle (often followed by around or about) noun the act of fetching. the distance of fetching	fetch
verb to indicate in advance; to foreshadow or presage, as an omen does to signify; mean.	portend
adverb in exactly the same words; word for word adjective corresponding word for word to the original source or text skilled at recording or noting down speeches, proceedings, etc., with word-for-word accuracy	verbatim
noun a clever or witty remark or comment. a sharp, sarcastic remark; a cutting jest. a quibble. an odd or fantastic action or thing. verb to utter quips.	quip
adjective free from concern, worry, or anxiety; carefree; nonchalant.	insouciant
noun a social or diplomatic blunder a noticeable mistake	gaffe
verb to refuse to take notice of, honor, or deal with : IGNORE to end a relationship with to outperform in a contest to fail to attend or show up for	blow off
noun one who is experienced or knowledgeable : EXPERT	maven
phrasal verb to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly	snap up
adjective Informal. seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious.	highfalutin
adjective serving to identify or distinguish a person, group, etc. noun a person's name, or a mark representing it, as signed personally or by deputy, as in subscribing a letter or other document. the act of signing a document. any unique, distinguishing aspect, feature, or mark.	signature
verb Informal. to confuse or disconcert; confound; bewilder.	discombobulate
verb to perform poorly; blunder; bungle	flub
adjective unfamiliar with mathematical concepts and methods; unable to use mathematics; not numerate.	innumerate
noun a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort a surprise, shock, or piece of electrifying news	zinger
adjective indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute immeasurably small; less than an assignable quantity noun an infinitesimal quantity. Mathematics. a variable having zero as a limit.	infinitesimal
adjective that has gone before; previous; past. determined in advance; inevitable.	foregone
noun an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation. a confused mass.	imbroglio
verb an elimination of an item from the books of account a reduction in book value of an item (as by way of depreciation) to regard or concede to be lost	write off
noun a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one	plight
noun a person who is eccentric, unrealistic, or fanatical. adjective eccentric; impractical; fanatical	crackpot
noun a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words, as What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper. an intricate and difficult problem anything that puzzles.	conundrum
noun a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill	frisson
adjective having the power of perception by the senses; conscious. characterized by sensation and consciousness. noun a person or thing that is sentient.	sentient
noun a state of disorder, or a tendency toward such a state; chaos. a doctrine of inevitable social decline and degeneration.	entropy
verb to assert or affirm with confidence; declare in a positive or peremptory manner. Law. to allege as a fact.	aver
adjective Astronomy. appearing to travel faster than the speed of light.	superluminal
noun all the parts of a thing taken together, so that each part is considered only in relation to the whole. the entire costume of an individual, especially when all the parts are in harmony the united performance of an entire group of singers, musicians, etc.	ensemble
adjective having the power to charm or divert the attention; intriguing agreeably or charmingly attractive or pleasing	beguiling
adjective very great in number: noun a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers. a military or semimilitary unit. any large group of armed men. any great number of persons or things; multitude.	legion
noun a place in which a person resides; residence; dwelling; habitation; home. an extended stay in a place; sojourn.	abode
adjective having the same border or covering the same area. being the same in extent; coextensive in range or scope.	coterminous
adjective transcendent, surpassing, or superior. being beyond ordinary or common experience, thought, or belief; supernatural. abstract or metaphysical. idealistic, lofty, or extravagant.	transcendental
noun trunks, suitcases, etc., used in traveling; luggage. the portable equipment of an army. things that encumber one's freedom, progress, development, or adaptability; impediments. intangible things (such as feelings, circumstances, or beliefs) that get in the way	baggage
adverb, adjective Latin. out of nothing; from nothing.	ex nihilo
adjective floating freely lacking specific attachment, direction, or purpose felt as an emotion without apparent cause	free-floating
to batter severely; strike heavily to defeat decisively; drub; trounce. to denounce or criticize vigorously.	clobber
noun a natural elevation of earth; a hillock or knoll. an artificial elevation of earth, as for a defense work or a dam or barrier; an embankment. a heap or raised mass verb to form into a mound	mound
verb to bring to an untimely end to stop the passage of to shut off to discontinue; terminate to separate; isolate to disinherit to stop the operation of : TURN OFF	cut off
verb to cause by incitement; foment to urge, provoke, or incite to some action or course	instigate
adjective characterized by uprightness or morality morally right or justifiable: acting in an upright, moral way; virtuous	righteous
noun a mass for the dead a solemn chant (such as a dirge) for the repose of the dead	requiem
noun Law. the performance of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law, especially by a public official or a person in a position of public trust.	malfeasance
adjective freakishly or grotesquely strange or odd, as appearance, dress, objects, ideas, or practices; bizarre having a foreign appearance. remote from civilized areas; out-of the-way	outlandish
adjective consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character; heterogenous having various qualities, aspects, or subjects	miscellaneous
adjective abandoned; forsaken untenanted: without inhabitants unfrequented; lonely	deserted
noun the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish. any talk or writing that one does not understand.	jargon
adverb to infinity; endlessly; without limit. Abbreviations: ad inf., ad infin	ad infinitum
noun an utterance or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself or is disregardful of or oblivious to any hearers present (often used as a device in drama to disclose a character's innermost thoughts) the act of talking while or as if alone.	soliloquy
verb to shut out; exclude; bar. to hinder or prevent, as from doing something. to establish an exclusive claim to. to close, settle, or answer beforehand.	foreclose
noun an absolute ruler, especially a monarch who holds and exercises the powers of government as by inherent right, not subject to restrictions. a person invested with or claiming to exercise absolute authority. a person who behaves in an authoritarian manner; a domineering person.	autocrat
verbal phrase to grab or hold on, as to an object or idea, especially tightly or tenaciously. to include or add in; attach. to acquire understanding of; comprehend.	latch on
adjective foolish; absurd; ludicrous	harebrained
adjective formed with or having clearly defined outlines unambiguously clear; completely evident; definite noun a section of forest where all trees have been cut down for harvesting.	clear-cut
noun a level of command, authority, or rank a level of worthiness, achievement, or reputation Military. a formation of troops, ships, airplanes, etc., in which groups of soldiers or individual vehicles or craft are arranged in parallel lines, either with each line extending to the right of the one in front (right echelon ) or with each line extending to the left of the one in front (left echelon ), so that the whole presents the appearance of steps.	echelon
adjective deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; eccentric inconsistent, irregular, or unpredictable having no certain or definite course or pattern; wandering; not fixed noun an erratic or eccentric person.	erratic
verb to release from a tether	untether
adjective situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.	distal
adjective accompanying; auxiliary additional; confirming aside from the main subject, course, etc.; secondary descended from the same stock, but in a different line; not lineal situated at the side parallel, coordinate, or corresponding in position, order, time, or significance	collateral
verb to implant (a disease agent or antigen) in a person, animal, or plant to produce a disease for study or to stimulate disease resistance. to imbue (a person), as with ideas. to introduce (something, such as a microorganism) into a suitable situation for growth	inoculate
noun an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average. a garment of such a size. adjective Also outsized . being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc.:	outsize
take something from a larger whole, especially with effort or difficulty. establish a career, role, or reputation for oneself through hard work.	carve out
adjective large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful: having or yielding an abundant supply: exhibiting abundance or fullness, as of thoughts or words.	copious
adjective lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless: the amorphous clouds. of no particular kind or character; indeterminate; having no pattern or structure; unorganized	amorphous
noun the main or essential part of a matter the ground of a legal action.	gist
verb (used with object) to draw or press in; cause to contract or shrink; compress; SQUEEZE to slow or stop the natural course or development of; inhibit	constrict
adjective vanishing; fading away; fleeting. tending to become imperceptible; scarcely perceptible.	evanescent
adjective having hardness and rigidity but little tensile strength; breaking readily with a comparatively smooth fracture, as glass. easily damaged or destroyed; fragile; frail lacking warmth, sensitivity, or compassion; aloof; self-centered having a sharp, tense quality unstable or impermanent; evanescent.	brittle
adjective concerned solely or chiefly with one's own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical. independent, self-sufficient. centered in oneself or itself.	self-centered
adjective out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming; incompatible not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts; disagreeing inconsistent within itself	incongruous
noun a person without any means of support, especially a destitute person who depends on aid from public welfare funds or charity. a very poor person.	pauper
noun an abnormal outgrowth, usually harmless, on an animal or vegetable body a normal outgrowth, as hair or horns. any disfiguring addition. abnormal growth or increase.	excrescence
noun a subordinate, especially one of slight importance.	underling
noun a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine. a pet scheme or remedy, especially for social or political ills; panacea	nostrum
noun a man of elevated rank or station	grandee
noun an agreeable way or manner; courtesy; civility any feature that provides comfort, convenience, or pleasure the quality of being pleasing or agreeable in situation, prospect, disposition, etc.; pleasantness	amenity
to praise highly. to speak or write a eulogy about.	eulogize
noun a person who eulogizes.	eulogist
noun a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something: the act of uttering calumnies; slander; defamation.	calumny
adjective feeling or showing no pity; merciless:	pitiless
verb (used without object) to associate; keep company:	consort
adjective performed, exercised, received, or suffered in place of another taking the place of another person or thing; acting or serving as a substitute. felt or enjoyed through imagined participation in the experience of others	vicarious
adjective extending over a great distance. widely disbursed or distributed.	far-flung