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Question 1

acclaim

Answer 1

praise enthusiastically and publicly

Question 2

ascertain

Answer 2

find (something) out for certain; make sure of

Question 3

assertive

Answer 3

having or showing a confident and forceful personality

Question 4

bogus

Answer 4

not genuine or true; fake

Question 5

cataclysmic

Answer 5

relating to or denoting a violent natural event; (informal def)used to emphasize the extent of something bad or unwelcome

Question 6

circumscribe

Answer 6

restrict (something) within limits

Question 7

complementary

Answer 7

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another

Question 8

contentious

Answer 8

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Question 9

disingenuous

Answer 9

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does

Question 10

divulge

Answer 10

make known (private or sensitive information)

Question 11

dogmatic

Answer 11

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

Question 12

fallacious

Answer 12

based on a mistaken belief

Question 13

foolhardy

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recklessly bold or rash

Question 14

hinder

Answer 14

create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction

Question 15

impair

Answer 15

weaken or damage something (especially a human faculty or function)

Question 16

impugn

Answer 16

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question

Question 17

incessant

Answer 17

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

Question 18

inclined

Answer 18

leaning or turning away from the vertical or horizontal; sloping

Question 19

inveterate

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having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

Question 20

miserly

Answer 20

of or characteristic of a miser; miser = a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible

Question 21

patent

Answer 21

easily recognizable; obvious

Question 22

petulant

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(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Question 23

pithy

Answer 23

(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive

Question 24

pliant

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pliable

Question 25

sanctimonious

Answer 25

making a show of being morally superior to other people

Question 26

sound

Answer 26

in good condition; not damaged, injured, or diseased

Question 27

tarnish

Answer 27

lose or cause to lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture

Question 28

tepid

Answer 28

(especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Question 29

upbraid

Answer 29

find fault with (someone); scold

Question 30

vexation

Answer 30

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried; something that causes annoyance, frustration, or worry