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Question 1

insatiable

Answer 1

impossible to satisfy.
“his insatiable hunger”

Question 2

jaunty

Answer 2

having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
“a jaunty grin”

Question 3

malevolent

Answer 3

causing or wanting to cause harm or evil
“a malevolent creature”

Question 4

nascent

Answer 4

just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
“a nascent problem”

Question 5

ominous

Answer 5

giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
“the ominous clouds gathering ahead”

Question 6

succinct

Answer 6

briefly and clearly expressed
“Keep your letter succinct and to the point.”

Question 7

repertoire

Answer 7

a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
(something that someone has ready to perform, use etc.)

Question 8

plethora

Answer 8

a large or excessive amount of something
“a plethora of books”

Question 9

paroxysm

Answer 9

a sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity.
“a sudden paroxysm of jealousy”

Question 10

gesticulate

Answer 10

gesture; use gestures, especially dramatic ones.

Question 11

ingratiate

Answer 11

to gain another’s favor by flattery or false friendliness
“She tried to ingratiate herself with the boss by complimenting his work.”

Question 12

inveigh

Answer 12

speak or write about (something) with great hostility. (be / go against something)
“he inveighed against racism)

Question 13

loathe

Answer 13

feel intense dislike or disgust, hate.
“she loathed him on sight”

Question 14

alacrity

Answer 14

brisk and cheerful readiness.
“he accepted the offer with alacrity.”

Question 15

complicity

Answer 15

being involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong.
“She is suspected of complicity in the fraud.”

Question 16

impunity

Answer 16

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
“political impunity”

Question 17

duress

Answer 17

threats used to coerce someone into doing something
“he signed the confession under duress.”

Question 18

guile

Answer 18

sly or cunning intelligence.
(treacherous / deceit)
“he is an honest man, lacking completely in guile.”

Question 19

cajole

Answer 19

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
“I managed to cajole her out of leaving too early.”

Question 20

eschew

Answer 20

deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
“ decided to eschew processed foods.”