A formal written order issued by a court or other legal authority

• A. Decree
• B. Writ (Answer)
• C. Summons
• D. Warrant

Writ is a formal written order issued by a court, commanding the person addressed to do or refrain from a specified act.

One who arranges deals between a buyer and a seller for a commission

• A. Agent
• B. Broker (Answer)
• C. Vendor
• D. Merchant

Broker is a person who arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller, taking a commission when the deal is executed.

A formal statement made by a witness under oath, recorded for later use in court

• A. Affidavit
• B. Testimony
• C. Deposition (Answer)
• D. Verdict

Deposition is the formal, out-of-court testimony of a witness given under oath — distinct from an affidavit, which is simply a sworn written statement.

The formal act of giving up a right, claim, or title

• A. Renunciation (Answer)
• B. Abdication
• C. Resignation
• D. Concession

Renunciation is the formal rejection or giving up of a right, claim, or title. Abdication refers specifically to giving up a throne.

One who holds extreme and uncompromising political or religious views

• A. Radical
• B. Extremist (Answer)
• C. Reformist
• D. Loyalist

Extremist means a person who holds extreme political or religious views and may advocate extreme action.

A growth or tumour that is not cancerous

• A. Malignant
• B. Chronic
• C. Benign (Answer)
• D. Terminal

Benign means, of a tumour, not harmful in effect and not cancerous. Malignant is the opposite — cancerous and dangerous.

The study of human history through the excavation of sites and artefacts

• A. Anthropology
• B. Archaeology (Answer)
• C. Palaeontology
• D. Ethnology

Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts.

A person authorised to act on behalf of another, especially in voting

• A. Delegate
• B. Proxy (Answer)
• C. Nominee
• D. Representative

Proxy is a person authorised to act on behalf of another, particularly to vote on their behalf.

A decision or commitment that cannot be changed or reversed

• A. Indelible
• B. Irrevocable (Answer)
• C. Irreversible
• D. Permanent

Irrevocable means not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered — used specifically of decisions, decrees, and commitments.

The formal process of charging a public official with misconduct while in office

• A. Indictment
• B. Prosecution
• C. Impeachment (Answer)
• D. Arraignment

Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body formally charges a holder of public office with misconduct.