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Question 1

Unobtrusively

Answer 1

in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention.

Question 2

Expectancy

Answer 2

the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case

Question 3

Feeble

Answer 3

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

Question 4

Doggedly

Answer 4

in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

Question 5

Peaked

Answer 5

having a peak.

Question 6

Meddling

Answer 6

intrusive or unwarranted interference.

Question 7

Ledger

Answer 7

a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type.

Question 8

Self-righteously

Answer 8

having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.

Question 9

Tentatively

Answer 9

subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

Question 10

Furtively

Answer 10

in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Question 11

Notions

Answer 11

a conception of or belief about something.

Question 12

Raucous

Answer 12

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

Question 13

Devilment

Answer 13

reckless mischief; wild spirits

Question 14

Shallow

Answer 14

of little depth.

Question 15

dreary

Answer 15

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.