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Question 1

Acidulous

Answer 1

adjective: Slightly sour in taste or in manner; acerbic.

Question 2

Adventitious

Answer 2

adjective: Not inherent or intrinsic but added extrinsically.

Question 3

Afflatus

Answer 3

noun: A strong creative impulse, especially as a result of divine inspiration.

Question 4

Benign

Answer 4

adjective: Of a kind and gentle disposition; harmless (innocuous)

Question 5

Cache

Answer 5

noun: A hiding place used especially for storing provisions.

Question 6

Clemency

Answer 6

noun: A disposition showing mercy, especially toward an offender or enemy.

Question 7

Criterion

Answer 7

noun: A standard, rule, or test on which a judgement or decision can be based. (paragon, touchstone, benchmark, hallmark).

Question 8

Debacle

Answer 8

noun: A complete collapse or failure. (fiasco).

Question 9

Delineate

Answer 9

verb: To draw or trace the outline of.

Question 10

Delude

Answer 10

verb: To deceive the mind or judgment; to be false to or dishonest with.

Question 11

Depravity

Answer 11

noun: Moral corruption or degradation. (turpitude, iniquity, licentiousness).

Question 12

Eccentric

Answer 12

adjective: Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern.

Question 13

Emigrate

Answer 13

verb: To leave one country or region to settle in another.

Question 14

Emissary

Answer 14

noun: An agent sent on a mission, usually in the same role as an ambassador, often to a foreign country, to represent or advance the interests of another as in a country or an organization.

Question 15

Forensic

Answer 15

adjective: Relating to, used in, or appropriate for courts of law or for public discussion or argumentation.

Question 16

Forswear

Answer 16

verb: To renounce or repudiate under oath; to deny.

Question 17

Fracas

Answer 17

noun: A noisy, disorderly fight or quarrel; brawl; tumult.

Question 18

Fruition

Answer 18

noun: The realization of something desired or worked for that comes to pass.

Question 19

Impasse

Answer 19

noun: A situation that is so difficult that no progress can be made.

Question 20

Incursion

Answer 20

noun: An aggressive entrance into foreign territory; a raid or invasion.

Question 21

Iteration

Answer 21

noun: An instance of repeating or reprising anything.

Question 22

Liaison

Answer 22

noun: An instance or a means of communication between different groups or units of an organization, especially in the armed forces.

Question 23

Lithe

Answer 23

adjective: Marked by effortless grace; supple; flexible.

Question 24

Magnate

Answer 24

noun: A powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry.

Question 25

Maladroit

Answer 25

adjective: Inept; showing or characterized by clumsiness.

Question 26

Malaise

Answer 26

noun: A vague or unfocused feeling of apathy, lethargy, depression, or discomfort.

Question 27

Neologism

Answer 27

noun: A new word, expression, or usage.

Question 28

Niche

Answer 28

noun: A recess in a wall, as for holding a statue or urn.

Question 29

Obeisance

Answer 29

noun: A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or veneration.

Question 30

Officious

Answer 30

adjective: Marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted services or advice to others.

Question 31

Panoply

Answer 31

noun: A splendid or striking array.

Question 32

Salubrious

Answer 32

adjective: Promoting or conducive to health or well being.

Question 33

Surfeit

Answer 33

verb: To consume or supply to excess, satiety, or disgust.

Question 36

Totter

Answer 36

verb: To walk or move in an unsteady manner, as from old age.

Question 37

Vicissitude

Answer 37

noun: A change or variation; the quality of being changeable.