| Answer | Hint | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Abhorrent | (adj) detestable | 36%
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| Abstain | (v) to hold oneself back voluntarily from something regarded as unhealthy or improper | 36%
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| Abdicate | (v) to give up or renounce | 32%
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| Cajole | (v) to persuade by flattery | 32%
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| Chastise | (v) to criticize severely | 32%
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| Impeccable | (adj) flawless | 27%
|
| Abridge | (v) to shorten | 23%
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| Anesthetic | (n) a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations | 23%
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| Cathartic | (adj) purgative | 23%
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| Deplete | (v) to exhaust the supply of | 23%
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| Desolate | (adj) solitary; barren or laid waste | 23%
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| Impoverished | (adj) made poor | 23%
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| Archaic | (adj) antiquated | 18%
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| Caustic | (adj) severely critical or sarcastic | 18%
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| Censure | (v) to express strong disapproval | 18%
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| Censure | (n) a strong expression of disapproval | 18%
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| Chide | (v) to scold | 18%
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| Impediment | (n) an obstruction | 18%
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| Absolve | (v) to free from guilt or blame | 14%
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| Aptitude | (n) ability; capability | 14%
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| Archaeology | (n) the study of past cultures | 14%
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| Cantankerous | (adj) disagreeable to deal with | 9%
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