2018 Week 1 Jan 29-Feb 4

Question 1

Ostensible

Answer 1

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

Question 2

Pejorative (peh jor ative)

Answer 2

Expressing contempt (worthless) or disapproval.

Question 3

Diminution

Answer 3

Reduction in the size or extent, or importance of something.

Question 4

Caricature

Answer 4

A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect

Question 5

Cynicism

Answer 5

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self interest, skepticism

Question 6

Cunning

Answer 6

Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit (hiding truth) or evasion

Question 7

Magnanimous

Answer 7

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

Question 8

Autocracy

Answer 8

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

Question 9

Serendipity. n.

Answer 9

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Question 10

Mundane. adj.

Answer 10

Lacking interest or excitement; dull