PRO

Each answer is a seven-letter word that starts with “pro.” (e.g., To supply or make available. Answer: Provide.)

Freshman level

1. Muhammad, for example.

2. “All that glitters is not gold,” for example.

3. “She,” “they” and “you,” for example.

4. A difficulty that has to be resolved.

5. A vow.

Graduate level

6. To keep safe.

7. To continue after a pause.

8. To succeed, especially in one’s finances.

9. To make a strong objection.

10. Showing a lack of respect for God or religion.

Ph.D. level

11. The process of verifying the legality of a will.

12. A highly talented and gifted youth.

Answers: 1. Prophet. 2. Proverb. 3. Pronoun. 4. Problem. 5. Promise. 6. Protect. 7. Proceed. 8. Prosper. 9. Protest. 10. Profane. 11. Probate. 12. Prodigy. 13. Promote.

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