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Question 0

Axiom

Answer 0

Self-evident truth; maxim

Question 1

Arbitrary

Answer 1

Autocratic; despotic; tyrannical; proceeding from a whim or fancy

Question 2

Axiomatic

Answer 2

Self-evident; universally accepted as true

Question 3

Bigoted

Answer 3

Intolerant; narrow-minded

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Crux

Answer 4

Most important point; essential part

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Dogmatic

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Asserting opinions as if they were facts; opinionated; asserted without proof; doctrinaire

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Eclectic

Answer 6

Choosing from various sources; selective

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Fallacious

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Based on fallacy (erroneous idea); misleading; deceptive

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Fallible

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Liable to be mistaken

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Paradoxical

Answer 9

Having the characteristics of a paradox

Question 10

Plausible

Answer 10

Apparently trustworthy; superficially true or reasonable

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Specious

Answer 11

Superficially true, reasonable, attractive, or just, but not really so

Question 12

Speculate

Answer 12

1. Reflect; meditate; conjecture

2. Buy or sell with the hope of profiting by price fluctuations

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Malleable

Answer 13

1. Capable of being shaped by hammering, as a metal

2. Adaptable; pliant

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Sinuous

Answer 14

Bending in and out; winding; serpentine

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Nugatory

Answer 15

Of little or no value; trifling; worthless; useless

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Paltry

Answer 16

Practically worthless; trashy; piddling; petty

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Paramount

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Chief; above others; supreme

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Demure

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1. Falsely modest or serious; coy

2. Grave; prim

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Staid

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Settled; of quiet disposition; sedate

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Brazen

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1. Shameless; impudent

2. Made of brass or bronze

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Ostentatious

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Done to impress others; showy; pretentious

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Pert

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1. Too free in speech or action; bold; saucy; impertinent

2. Lively; spirited

Question 23

Vain

Answer 23

1. Conceited; excessively proud or concerned about one’s personal appearance of achievements
2. Empty; worthless
3. Futile

Question 24

Vainglorious

Answer 24

Excessively proud or boastful; elated by vanity