AT-02, Section 02

Question 1

virulent

Answer 1

(1) extremely harmful (think adjective of virus).

(2) bitterly hostile, malicious, spiteful.

Question 2

gargantuan

Answer 2

gigantic, enormous, elephantine.

Question 3

stem [from] (v.)

Answer 3

(1) derive [from].

(2) mitigate, reduce.

Question 4

penurious

Answer 4

(1) extremely poor.

(2) mean, parsimonious.

Question 5

despondent

Answer 5

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage; lacking hope; despairing.

Question 6

poignant

Answer 6

touching, moving; evoking a strong emotion (usually with a touch of sadness).

Question 7

pernicious

Answer 7

harmful, damaging.

Question 8

polymath (n.)

Answer 8

a person with a wide range of learning/knowledge.

Question 9

assiduous

Answer 9

conscientious; paying great care and attention.

Question 10

forbear

Answer 10

refrain from (doing something).

Question 11

diffident

Answer 11

shy or unassuming because of lack of self-confidence.

Question 12

surreptitious

Answer 12

secret (adj.)

Question 13

parochial

Answer 13

(1) relating to a parish.

(2) narrow-minded; having a limited scope.

Question 14

capricious

Answer 14

fickle; given to sudden or unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.