1 Jan

Question 1

ostensibly

Answer 1

as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently.

Question 2

transgression

Answer 2

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.

Question 3

pernicious

Answer 3

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Question 4

kaleidoscopic

Answer 4

a constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements.

Question 5

subvert

Answer 5

undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Question 5

quintessential

Answer 5

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
prototypical,archetypal

Question 6

inimical

Answer 6

tending to obstruct or harm,unfriendly; hostile.

Question 7

polarisation

Answer 7

division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.

Question 8

plummet

Answer 8

fall or drop straight down at high speed.decrease rapidly in value or amount.;hurtle; nosedive

Question 9

melee

Answer 9

a confused fight or scuffle.; a confused crowd of people

Question 10

effervescent

Answer 10

vivacious and enthusiastic.

Question 11

alacrity

Answer 11

brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness

Question 12

laxity

Answer 12

lack of strictness or care;looseness of a limb or muscle

Question 13

silo

Answer 13

A silo (from the Greek σιρός – siros, “pit for holding grain”) is a structure for storing bulk materials. Silos are used in agriculture to store grain (see grain elevators) or fermented feed known as silage.

Question 14

edifice

Answer 14

a large, imposing building;a complex system of beliefs.

Question 15

brethren

Answer 15

people belonging to a particular group.

Question 16

berate

Answer 16

scold or criticize (someone) angrily.