551-575

Question 1

Insolent

Answer 1

Boldly disrespectful in speech or behavior; impertinent; impudent

Question 2

Arrogant

Answer 2

Having more pride and self-importance than is proper

Question 3

Slipshod

Answer 3

Marked by carelessness or casual attention to detail; sloppy

Question 4

Voracious

Answer 4

Devouring; extremely hungry

Question 5

Embark

Answer 5

To set off on a long trip

Question 6

Found

Answer 6

To establish; to set up on a firm basis

Question 7

Parry

Answer 7

To deflect an attack

Question 8

Purse

Answer 8

To contract into wrinkles or folds; to pucker

Question 9

Convoke

Answer 9

To call together in a meeting

Question 10

Lurch

Answer 10

To sway or tip abruptly to one side

Question 11

Vim

Answer 11

Energy; enthusiasm

Question 12

Pristine

Answer 12

Remaining in a purse state

Question 13

Anathema

Answer 13

Someone or something that is hated

Question 14

Tortuous

Answer 14

Winding, twisted

Question 15

Clamor

Answer 15

A loud continuous noise

Question 16

Frivolous

Answer 16

If little importance

Question 17

Perfunctory

Answer 17

Done without care or interest or merely as a form or routine

Question 18

Buttress

Answer 18

To prop out or support

Question 19

Faculty

Answer 19

A natural ability to do something

Question 20

Malodorous

Answer 20

Smelling very bad

Question 21

Elaborate

Answer 21

Detailed; carefully thorough

Question 22

Turgid

Answer 22

Excessively ornate or complex in style; swollen, as from fluid

Question 23

Modest

Answer 23

Limited in amount, extent

Question 24

Ascertain

Answer 24

To discover with certainty as through examination

Question 25

Rescind

Answer 25

To take back or cancel