1-25 #1

Question 1

straying from typical behavior, an abnormality NOUN

Answer 1

aberration

Question 2

to hate detest VERB

Answer 2

abhor

Question 3

excessive amount of praise or admiration NOUN

Answer 3

adoration

Question 4

improve, make positive strides VERB

Answer 4

ameliorate

Question 5

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern NOUN

Answer 5

apathy

Question 6

able to speak clearly ADJ

Answer 6

articulate

Question 7

having a kind disposition, gentle and mild, not life threatening ADJ

Answer 7

benign

Question 8

to brace, support, prop up VERB

Answer 8

buttress

Question 9

noise, discord, loud sounds NOUN

Answer 9

cacophony

Question 10

logical and convincing ADJ

Answer 10

cogent

Question 11

to persuade with flattery, coax, promise VERB

Answer 11

cajole

Question 12

to punish severely, to criticize severely VERB

Answer 12

castigate

Question 13

hate, lack of respect NOUN

Answer 13

contempt

Question 14

abundant; plentiful ADJ

Answer 14

copious

Question 15

to degrade, humiliate VERB

Answer 15

decry

Question 16

mock, scoff at, laugh at contemptuously VERB

Answer 16

deride

Question 17

small, tiny ADJ

Answer 17

diminutive

Question 18

to scatter or spread widely VERB

Answer 18

disseminate

Question 19

to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model VERB

Answer 19

emulate

Question 20

overjoyed; having an intense feeling of well-being ADJ

Answer 20

euphoric

Question 21

passionately excited or enthusiastic ADJ

Answer 21

fervent

Question 22

a sign that something good is going to happen soon NOUN

Answer 22

harbinger

Question 23

lacking seriousness or importance ADJ

Answer 23

frivolous

Question 24

acting or done quickly without thought or care ADJ

Answer 24

impetuous

Question 25

rude, disrespectful, impudent ADJ

Answer 25

insolent