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Question 0

1. not meant to be taken seriously or literally.
2. amusing; humorous.
3. lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous

Answer 0

facetious

Question 1

skeptical; indicating or showing unbelief

Answer 1

incredulous

Question 2

deficient in veneration or respect

Answer 2

irreverent

Question 3

1. having a gaunt, wasted, or exhausted appearance, as from prolonged suffering, exertion, or anxiety; worn.
2. wild; wild-looking.

Answer 3

haggard

Question 4

the act of, the state of, a feeling of, or the expression of awe or respect.

Answer 4

veneration

Question 5

1. a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
2. a short, obscure historical or biographical account.

Answer 5

anecdote (AN-ik-doht)

Question 6

lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference.

Answer 6

disparity

Question 7

a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe

Answer 7

reverence

Question 8

1. characterized by lack of seriousness or sense.
2. self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose.
3. (of a person) given to trifling or undue levity
4. of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice

Answer 8

frivolous

Question 9

1. to sway or rock under a blow, shock, etc.
2. to waver or fall back.
3. to sway about in standing or walking, as from dizziness, intoxication, etc.; stagger.
4. to turn round and round; whirl.
5. to have a sensation of whirling

Answer 9

reel

Question 10

1. to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter.
2. to pulsate; quiver; throb; tremble.

Answer 10

palpitate (palpitation)

Question 11

1. resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
2. hard to deal with, manage, or operate.

Answer 11

recalcitrant (rih-KAL-si-truhnt)

Question 12

1. keenly distressing to the feelings.
2. keen or strong in mental appeal.
3. affecting or moving the emotions.
4. pungent to the smell.

Answer 12

poignant

Question 13

1. to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, effect, quantity, or value.
2. to make thin; make slender or fine.

Answer 13

attenuate

Question 14

1. an intervening space.
2. a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and the parts.
3. an interval of time.

Answer 14

interstice

Question 15

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance

Answer 15

petulant

Question 16

1. unable to contain or retain.
2. lacking in moderation or self-control.
3. unceasing or unrestrained.

Answer 16

incontinent

Question 17

a pale bluish purple.

Answer 17

mauve

Question 18

1. a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.
2. any large, complex system or organization.

Answer 18

edifice

Question 19

1. succeeding or future generations collectively.

2. all descendants of one person.

Answer 19

posterity (pah-STER-ih-tee)

Question 20

1. varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
2. varied; diversified; diverse.

Answer 20

variegated (VAIR-ee-uh-gay-tid)

Question 21

to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech.

Answer 21

gesticulate

Question 22

to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly

Answer 22

precipitate

Question 23

1. left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned.

2. neglectful of duty; delinquent; negligent.

Answer 23

derelict

Question 24

1. the act of making known indirectly.

2. a hint; suggestion

Answer 24

intimation

Question 25

1. the face, usually with reference to shape, features, expression, etc.; countenance.
2. aspect; appearance.

Answer 25

visage

Question 26

1. round in shape; rounded.
2. plump; fat.
3. full-toned or sonorous.

Answer 26

rotund

Question 27

giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound, as a thing or place.

Answer 27

sonorous

Question 28

unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development

Answer 28

precocious

Question 29

extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant.

Answer 29

egregious

Question 30

belonging or controlled as property.

Answer 30

proprietary

Question 31

to make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; improve.

Answer 31

ameliorate

Question 32

1. to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master.
2. to make submissive or subservient; enslave.

Answer 32

subjugate

Question 33

to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution.

Answer 33

abscond

Question 34

of marriage or wedlock; matrimonial; conjugal.

Answer 34

connubial

Question 35

1. lack of concord or harmony between persons or things.
2. disagreement; difference of opinion.
3. strife; dispute; war.

Answer 35

discord

Question 36

1. exuberant physical strength or mental vigor.
2. capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence.
3. power to live or grow.

Answer 36

vitality

Question 37

1. lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
2. lack of spirit or interest; listlessness; stagnation.
3. physical weakness or faintness.
4. emotional softness or tenderness.

Answer 37

languor (LANG-ger)

Question 38

1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.
2. having great impetus; moving with great force; violent.

Answer 38

impetuous