Basic 4

Question 1

Impeccable

Answer 1

Without fault or error

Question 2

Cornucopia

Answer 2

An abundant supply of something good

Question 3

Contemptuous

Answer 3

Scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude

Question 4

Altruism

Answer 4

The quality of unselfish concern for others

Question 5

Empathetic

Answer 5

Showing understanding and ready comprehension of other peoples’ states and emotions

Question 6

Tumult

Answer 6

A state of chaos, noise and confusion

Question 7

Pristine

Answer 7

Unspoiled, untouched (usu. of nature)

Question 8

Pertinent

Answer 8

Relevant to the matter at hand

Question 9

Inadvertent

Answer 9

Happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

Question 10

Assail

Answer 10

Attack in speech or writing

Question 11

Spurn

Answer 11

Reject with contempt

Question 12

Grovel

Answer 12

Show submission or fear

Question 13

Debase

Answer 13

Reduce the quality or value of something

Question 14

Buck

Answer 14

Resist

Question 15

Derisive

Answer 15

Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

Question 16

Sentimental

Answer 16

Effusively or insincerely emotional, esp. in art, music and literature

Question 17

Martial

Answer 17

Suggesting war or military life

Question 18

Hamstrung

Answer 18

Made ineffective or powerless

Question 19

Tawdry

Answer 19

Tastelessly showy; cheap and shoddy

Question 20

Genteel

Answer 20

Marked by refinement in taste and manners

Question 21

Detrimental

Answer 21

Causing harm or injury

Question 22

Augment

Answer 22

Enlarge or increase; improve

Question 23

Genial

Answer 23

Agreeable, conducive to comfort

Question 24

Jargon

Answer 24

A characteristic language of a particular group

Question 25

Unruly

Answer 25

Noisy, lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority

Question 26

Facetious

Answer 26

Cleverly amusing in tone

Question 27

Egotist

Answer 27

A conceited and self-centered person

Question 28

Whimsical

Answer 28

Determined by impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

Question 29

Commendable

Answer 29

Worthy of high praise

Question 30

Conducive

Answer 30

Making a situation or outcome more likely to happen

Question 31

Irresolute

Answer 31

Uncertain how to act or proceed

Question 32

Illicit

Answer 32

Contrary to or forbidden by law

Question 33

Perpetuate

Answer 33

Cause to continue

Question 34

Surly

Answer 34

Inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

Question 35

Smattering

Answer 35

A slight or superficial understanding of a subject, a small amount of something

Question 36

Precedent

Answer 36

An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

Question 37

Rankle

Answer 37

Gnaw into; make resentful or angry