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Question 1

Bemusement

Answer 1

(N) bewilderment of confusion

Question 2

Pragmatic

Answer 2

(Adj) a practical/logical point of view or practical considerations

Question 3

Balmy

Answer 3

(Adj) mild and refreshing, soft, soothing; crazy, foolish, or eccentric

Question 4

Equanimity

Answer 4

(N) even temper and calm, usually displayed under stress; composure in a difficult situation p

Question 5

Paltry

Answer 5

(Adj) insignificant or unimportant; low and contemptible; often applied to ridiculously small amounts of money or lowly people

Question 6

Egalitarian

Answer 6

(Adj) related to or arising from a belief that all people are equal and should enjoy equal rights; fair towards all parties

Question 7

Savoir faire

Answer 7

(N) the ability to act appropriately and adroitly in any situation; an obvious sense of confidence and proficiency

Question 8

Apropos

Answer 8

(Adj) appropriate in a particular situation; relevant and fitting

Question 9

Noxious

Answer 9

(Adj) harmful to life or health; poisonous

Question 10

Onslaught

Answer 10

(N) a powerful attack that overwhelms someone or something

Question 11

Panoply

Answer 11

(N) an impressive display, such as an array or riches

Question 12

De facto

Answer 12

(Adv) (acts as an adjective/noun) in fact, in reality, actually existing; being such in effect though not formally recognized

Question 13

Beatnik

Answer 13

(N) a person who rejects or avoids conventional behavior, dress, etc; a person of the Beat Generation (60s)

Question 14

Docile

Answer 14

(Adj) easily managed or handled; readily trained or taught, teachable