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Question 1

A false name used by an author; a pen name

Answer 1

Pseudonym

Question 2

To do something one feels is beneath oneself

Answer 2

Condescend

Question 3

Unexcited or bored about something already experienced repeatedly

Answer 3

Blase

Question 4

The front of a building

Answer 4

Facade

Question 5

A wordy or needlessly repetitive

Answer 5

Redundant

Question 6

kindly; gentle

Answer 6

Benign

Question 7

The publishing of false information that harms a person’s reputation

Answer 7

Libel

Question 8

Proud of one’s appearance or accomplishments to the point of looking down on others; arrogant

Answer 8

Haughty

Question 9

To consist of; include

Answer 9

Comprise

Question 10

Characterized by a smooth, easy manner of speaking that often suggests insincerity or thoughtlessness

Answer 10

Glib

Question 11

To provide with a talent or quality

Answer 11

Endow

Question 12

An attitude or feeling of contempt; scorn

Answer 12

Disdain

Question 13

The act or condition of being forced to leave

Answer 13

Expulsion

Question 14

Threatening harm or evil; menacing

Answer 14

ominous

Question 15

To reveal; make known

Answer 15

divulge

Question 16

Having a feeling of dislike or distaste for something

Answer 16

averse

Question 17

To humiliate or embarrass

Answer 17

Mortify

Question 18

To lessen what is admirable or worthwhile about something

Answer 18

Detract

Question 19

A feeling of great joy or pride

Answer 19

Elation

Question 20

To make legally ineffective; cancel

Answer 20

Nullify

Question 21

To compose, perform, or provide without preparation; invent

Answer 21

Improvise

Question 22

Believable

Answer 22

Credible

Question 23

The period of time in between; meantime

Answer 23

Interim

Question 24

To name to an office or duty; appoint

Answer 24

Designate

Question 25

To act or look like; imitate

Answer 25

Simulate

Question 26

Not directly related to religion; not spiritual; worldly

Answer 26

Secular

Question 27

Done quickly and without attention to detail

Answer 27

Cursory

Question 28

To keep away from; avoid consistently

Answer 28

Shun

Question 29

Present but hidden or inactive

Answer 29

Latent

Question 30

To turn aside or stray, as from a path, direction, or standard

Answer 30

Deviate