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Question 1

canonical

Answer 1

following traditional standards

Question 2

censure

Answer 2

criticize severely

Question 3

discordant

Answer 3

conflicting

Question 4

ennui

Answer 4

dissatisfaction/restlesness from boredom/apathy

Question 5

extemporaneous

Answer 5

improvised, no prep

Question 6

fulminate

Answer 6

loudly attack/denounce

Question 7

ingenuous

Answer 7

frank/candid

Question 8

magnanimity

Answer 8

generous, forgiving

Question 9

nebulous

Answer 9

vague, no defined form

Question 10

obtuse

Answer 10

lacking intellect, not clear in thought/expression

Question 11

obviate

Answer 11

anticipate and make unnecessary

Question 12

paean

Answer 12

song/hymn of praise

Question 13

predilection

Answer 13

preference

Question 14

refute

Answer 14

disprove

Question 15

relegate

Answer 15

force into lower position

Question 16

solicitious

Answer 16

eager, attentive

Question 17

sordid

Answer 17

filth, squalor

Question 18

truculent

Answer 18

fierce, cruel, ready to fight

Question 19

virulent

Answer 19

harmful, hostile

Question 20

avarice

Answer 20

greed

Question 21

bucolic

Answer 21

rustic, rural areas

Question 22

canon

Answer 22

established set of principles

Question 23

chary

Answer 23

wary, cautious

Question 24

cogent

Answer 24

convincing

Question 25

contentious

Answer 25

argumentative

Question 26

contrite

Answer 26

sorry, seeking forgiveness

Question 27

dearth

Answer 27

lack

Question 28

didactic

Answer 28

teach

Question 29

discretion

Answer 29

cautious, ability to make responsible decisions