10. courtesy, profoundly, excruciating, propensity, counterproductive, rambling

Question 1

courtesy

ˈkɜːtəsi

Answer 1

the showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others.
He had been treated with a degree of courtesy not far short of deference (humble submission and respect).
He traveled from the hotel in a courtesy car.
So its really just a matter of courtesy. Call him the next day. Its common courtesy.
decency, politeness

courtesy
adjective [ only before noun ]

provided at no cost:
There is a courtesy bus provided to take you to the terminal.
AA Insurance now offers a courtesy car until all claims are settled.

Question 2

profoundly

prəˈfoundlē

Answer 2

to a profound extent; extremely.
a profoundly disturbing experience

He profoundly altered the whole course of my life.

Negative stereotypes depicting ethnic minorities as uncivilized were profoundly embedded in Government policies.

deep, deeply

Question 3

excruciating

ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ

Answer 3

extremely painful:
an excruciating pain in the lower back
His confession, when it came, was excruciating.

painful - Her ankle was still painful if she put weight on it.
painless - It is a completely painless procedure.
sore - My feet are sore from walking around all day.
tender - The glands in my neck feel really tender.
sensitive - My face was bright red and sensitive to the touch.
excruciating - His injury caused excruciating headaches.

Question 4

propensity

/prəˈpen.sə.ti/

Answer 4

the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way:
[ + to infinitive ] She’s inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much.
He’s well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion.

a tendency to behave in a particular way:
[ + to infinitive ] The poll confirmed Americans’ growing propensity to invest in the stock market.

Low fares are increasing people’s propensity to travel further to an airport.

Question 5

counterproductive

Answer 5

having an effect that is opposite to the one intended or wanted:
Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.

Stringent cost management is counterproductive when it prevents a company from growing.

Question 6

rambling

Answer 6

(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential.

a rambling six-hour speech