201-225

Question 1

vicarious

Answer 1

felt as if one were taking part in the experiences of another

Question 2

pique

Answer 2

v. to arouse (interest, curiosity, etc.); to irritate

Question 3

abate

Answer 3

v. to lessen in amount, intensity or strength

Question 4

maternal

Answer 4

adj. characteristic of a mother

Question 5

decorum

Answer 5

n. polite behavior

Question 6

pretentious

Answer 6

adj. claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved

Question 7

unwieldy

Answer 7

adj. hard to handle or mange, esp. because of size or weight

Question 8

homely

Answer 8

adj. unattractive, plain looking

Question 9

impromptu

Answer 9

adj. without preparation

Question 10

visceral

Answer 10

adj. instinctive; relating to the internal organs

Question 11

staccato

Answer 11

adj. composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds

Question 12

rue

Answer 12

v. to regret

Question 13

meritocracy

Answer 13

n. a system in which promotion is based on individual ability or achievement

Question 14

inveigle

Answer 14

v. to obtain by flattery

Question 15

behoove

Answer 15

v. to be necessary or proper for

Question 16

austere

Answer 16

adj. stren or severe in appearance; without luxury

Question 17

inert

Answer 17

adj. unable to move or respond; sluggish

Question 18

mnemonic

Answer 18

adj. pertaining to or assisting the memory

Question 19

censor

Answer 19

v. to prevent from becoming known or circulated

n. an official editor of material

Question 20

imposing

Answer 20

adj. impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

Question 21

hectic

Answer 21

adj. characterized by intense activity

Question 22

sully

Answer 22

v. to dirty or tarnish, esp. by disgracing

Question 23

insipid

Answer 23

adj. uninteresting; having no flavor

Question 24

anachronism

Answer 24

n. something not belonging to a certain time period

Question 25

malady

Answer 25

n. a disease; illness; sickness