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Question 1

tact

Answer 1

sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

Question 2

chagrin

Answer 2

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

Question 3

admonished

Answer 3

warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Question 4

buttresses

Answer 4

a source of defense or support.

Question 5

histrionic

Answer 5

exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.

Question 6

nuances

Answer 6

a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

Question 7

unseemly

Answer 7

(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate.

Question 8

pertinent

Answer 8

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

Question 9

unnerved

Answer 9

make (someone) lose courage or confidence

Question 10

ebullient

Answer 10

cheerful and full of energy

Question 11

bastardize

Answer 11

change (something) in such a way as to lower its quality or value, typically by adding new elements.

Question 12

avarice

Answer 12

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Question 13

ravenous

Answer 13

extremely hungry.

Question 14

dogged

Answer 14

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Question 15

corollary

Answer 15

a direct or natural consequence or result.

Question 16

treacherous

Answer 16

guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.

Question 17

gambit

Answer 17

a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage.

Question 18

squander

Answer 18

waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

Question 19

derogatory

Answer 19

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Question 20

complaisant

Answer 20

willing to please others; obliging; agreeable

Question 21

desecrate

Answer 21

treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate.

Question 22

incontrovertible

Answer 22

not able to be denied or disputed.

Question 23

evanescent

Answer 23

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

Question 24

conducive

Answer 24

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

Question 25

inequity

Answer 25

inequity

Question 26

puerile

Answer 26

childishly silly and trivial.