Bujjamma Jul'15-Dec'15

Question 1

Sporadic

Answer 1

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places;

I have the sections in this chapter clearly marked off because they are somewhat sporadic.

Question 2

Truculent

Answer 2

Eager or quick to argue or fight;

Ugly Girl, truculent warrior woman.

Question 3

Ineffectual

Answer 3

Not producing any or the desired effect;

The men in their dark suits exuded an authority that made rumpled, familiar Mr. Weinberg in his corduroy jacket and slacks look ineffectual.

Question 4

Brusquely

Answer 4

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner;

Mr. Weinberg nodded brusquely, excusing Matt.

Question 5

Exuded

Answer 5

Display strongly and openly;

The men in their dark suits exuded an authority that made rumpled, familiar Mr. Weinberg in his corduroy jacket and slacks look ineffectual.

Question 6

Plethora

Answer 6

Of a large or excessive amount of something;

A plethora of committees and subcommittees.

Question 7

Exuberant

Answer 7

Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement;

The giddily exuberant crowds cheered for the band to come out from the backstage.

Question 8

Gallivanting

Answer 8

To around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment;

She quit her job to go gallivanting around the globe.

Question 9

Acquiesce

Answer 9

To submit or comply silently or without protest;

To acquiesce in a business plan is called being professional and compromising.

Question 10

Lethargy

Answer 10

The quality or state of being drowsy and dull;

She is being very lethargic and this is seriously affecting her social life and academic life.

Question 11

Blatant

Answer 11

Obvious;

a blatant error in a simple problem can lower your grade in a math test.

Question 12

Deluded

Answer 12

To mislead the mind or judgment of;

His conceit deluded him into believing he was important.

Question 13

Peculiar

Answer 13

Strange or odd;

The peculiar happenings in the household isn’t coincidental.