551-575

Question 1

insolent

Answer 1

adj. boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior; impertinent; impudent

Question 2

arrogant

Answer 2

adj. having more pride and self-importance than is proper

Question 3

slipshod

Answer 3

adj. marked by carelessness or casual attention to detail; sloppy

Question 4

voracious

Answer 4

adj. devouring; extremely hungry

Question 5

embark

Answer 5

v. to set off on a long trip

Question 6

found

Answer 6

v. to establish; to set up on a firm basis

Question 7

parry

Answer 7

v. to deflect an attack

Question 8

purse

Answer 8

v. to contract into wrinkles or folds; to pucker

Question 9

convoke

Answer 9

v. to call together in a meeting

Question 10

lurch

Answer 10

v. to sway or tip abruptly to one side; to stagger

Question 11

vim

Answer 11

n. energy; enthusiasm

Question 12

pristine

Answer 12

adj. remaining in a pure state

Question 13

anathema

Answer 13

n. someone or something that is hated

Question 14

tortuous

Answer 14

adj. winding, twisted

Question 15

clamor

Answer 15

n. a loud and continuous noise

Question 16

frivolous

Answer 16

adj. of little importance

Question 17

perfunctory

Answer 17

adj. done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine

Question 18

buttress

Answer 18

v. to prop up or support

Question 19

faculty

Answer 19

n. a natural ability to do something

Question 20

malodorous

Answer 20

adj. smelling very bad

Question 21

elaborate

Answer 21

adj. detailed; carefully thorough

v. to develop with care or at greater length

Question 22

turgid

Answer 22

adj. excessively ornate or complex in style; swollen, as from fluid

Question 23

modest

Answer 23

adj. limited in amount, extent, etc.

Question 24

ascertain

Answer 24

v. to discover with certainty, as through examination

Question 25

rescind

Answer 25

v. to take back or cancel