Batch 4

Question 1

tactless

Answer 1

1. having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult issues / insensitive / inconsiderate

“a tactless remark by the Councillors”

Question 2

intuitive

Answer 2

1. instinctive knowledge

“Sophie’s intuitive knowledge of the stars’ location”

Question 3

placid

Answer 3

1. not easily upset or excited / tranquil, even-tempered

“Tiergan was placid until Wylie and Prentice came into the picture”

2. calm

“The placid waters of the moonlark lake”

Question 4

shrewd

Answer 4

1. showing sharp powers of judgement (sharp-wittted, clever)

“Mr. Forkle was shrewd enough to guess what Sophie was going to say”

Question 5

extravagant

Answer 5

1. lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

‘The houses here are rather extravagant, don’t you think?’ Sophie asked.

2. exceeding what is reasonable / appropriate / excessive elaboration

“extravagant claims about this bargain”

Question 6

altruistic

Answer 6

1. selfless

“we think you’re altruistic enough to be our leader”

Question 7

modicum

Answer 7

1. a little bit of something (usually desirable or valuable)

“Even a modicum of limbium would be fatal to Sophie”