Barron's 4

Question 1

problematic

Answer 1

posing a problem; doubtful

Question 2

causal

Answer 2

involving a cause

Question 3

simile

Answer 3

comparison of one thing with another using “like” or “as”

Question 4

churlish

Answer 4

rude; boorish

Question 5

apropos

Answer 5

relevant

Question 6

fetter

Answer 6

to bind; confine

Question 7

gustatory

Answer 7

affecting the sense of taste

Question 8

salutary

Answer 8

expecting an improvement, favorable to health

Question 9

vapid

Answer 9

tasteless, dull

Question 10

concoct

Answer 10

to invent

Question 11

rue

Answer 11

regret

Question 12

appease

Answer 12

to calm, pacify, placate

Question 13

quibble

Answer 13

to argue over insignificant and irrelevant details

Question 14

facetious

Answer 14

homorous

Question 15

internecine

Answer 15

deadly to both sides

Question 16

blase

Answer 16

bored because of frequent indulgence; unconcerned

Question 17

codify

Answer 17

to systematize

Question 18

contentious

Answer 18

quarrelsome; causing quarrels

Question 19

premonition

Answer 19

forewarning; presentiment

Question 20

stint

Answer 20

to be sparing

Question 21

imbroglio

Answer 21

complicated situation; an entanglement

Question 22

ornithologist

Answer 22

scientist who studies birds

Question 23

substantiate

Answer 23

to support with proof or evidence

Question 24

rubric

Answer 24

protocol, title or heading

Question 25

vituperative

Answer 25

using or containing harsh, abusive censure

Question 26

tutelary

Answer 26

serving as a guardian or protector

Question 27

fresco

Answer 27

a painting done on plaster

Question 28

clairvoyant

Answer 28

one who can predict the future; psychic

Question 29

factotum

Answer 29

a person who does all sorts of work; a handyman

Question 30

adjunct

Answer 30

something added, attached, or joined