AB

Question 1

Nebulous

Answer 1

Hazy, vague
(Nebulous recollection of the meeting)

Question 2

Ephemeral

Answer 2

Lasting for a short period
(This flower is ephemeral)

Question 3

Paradox

Answer 3

A statement that seems self contradictory but has some truth in it (“less is more” is a paradox often repeated in the field of art)

Question 4

Hitch

Answer 4

1. Fasten or tie
   (Hitched his horse)
2. Slang: bind by marriage vows

Question 5

Dickering

Answer 5

Petty bargaining

Question 6

Ordain

Answer 6

Of God fate etc. Destined or pre destined (fate had ordained the meeting)

Question 7

Clergymen

Answer 7

A group or body of ordained persons in a religion

Question 8

Sermon

Answer 8

Any serious speech, discourse on a moral subject

Question 9

Pulpit

Answer 9

A raised structure in church from where the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted

Question 10

Dystopia

Answer 10

A society characterized by misery, oppression, disease and overcrowding

Question 11

Apocalypse

Answer 11

A prophecy or revelation esp regarding a final battle between evil and the good
The end of civilization, the complete destruction or collapse of the world

Question 12

Palpable

Answer 12

Tangible, readily or easily seen

Question 13

Crooner

Answer 13

Somebody who sings

Question 14

Wisecrack

Answer 14

A smart or facetious remark

Question 15

Glib

Answer 15

Superficially or often thoughtlessly (glib talker)

Question 16

Entice

Answer 16

To lead on by exciting hope or desire
(They were enticed westward by dreams of gold)

Question 17

Incandescent

Answer 17

Brilliant, a masterpiece

Question 18

Axiomatic

Answer 18

Pertaining to the nature of axiom ;self evident truth requires no proof

Question 19

Coveted

Answer 19

1. Wrongfully desired
2. Highly or eagerly wished for
   ( coveted goal)

Question 20

Inert

Answer 20

1. Having no inherent power of action or motion
2. Inactive or sluggish by habit or nature
   (Money of itself is nothing but inert matter)

Question 21

Rudder

Answer 21

1. A vertical blade at the stern of the vessel (ship) to change the direction of the vessel when in motion (A leader without a plan is like a ship without a rudder)
2. Any device or means for governing or directing a course like a leader (His ideas provided rudder for the new Company)

Question 22

Ostentation

Answer 22

Pretentious show of wealth
Display intended to impress others

Question 23

Debauch

Answer 23

To corrupt or pervert
(His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money)

Question 24

Quasi

Answer 24

Resembling, having some but not all the features of
Quasi-monopoly, quasi-official

Question 25

Radical

Answer 25

Extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional reforms
(A radical change in the policy of the company)

Question 26

Folly

Answer 26

A foolish action or practice, absurdity
(The folly of performing without action)