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Question 1

vituperate

Answer 1

blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language.

Question 2

cosseted

Answer 2

cared for and protected in an overindulgent way; pampered

Question 3

disabused

Answer 3

persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken

Question 4

credence

Answer 4

belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Question 5

vie

Answer 5

compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Question 6

taciturn

Answer 6

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Question 7

impetuous

Answer 7

acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Question 8

deleterious

Answer 8

causing harm or damage.

Question 9

browbeat

Answer 9

intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words.

Question 10

indict

Answer 10

formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.

Question 11

inkling

Answer 11

a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.

Question 12

ameliorate

Answer 12

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

Question 13

collusion

Answer 13

secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

Question 14

consummate

Answer 14

showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.

Question 15

rescind

Answer 15

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Question 16

insipid

Answer 16

lacking vigor(physical strength and good health) or interest.

Question 17

effrontery

Answer 17

insolent(showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect) or impertinent behavior.

Question 18

esoteric

Answer 18

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Question 19

magisterial

Answer 19

having or showing great authority

Question 20

self-effacing

Answer 20

not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest.

Question 21

bromide

Answer 21

unoriginal idea or remark,

Question 22

complicit

Answer 22

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.

Question 23

elucidate

Answer 23

make (something) clear; explain.