Ch. 1-3

Question 1

Feign (V)

Answer 1

To imitate deceptively; to make believe; pretend.

Question 2

Supercilious (Adj.)

Answer 2

Having or showing arrogant superiority and disdain of those one views as unworthy.

Question 3

Conscientious (Adj.)

Answer 3

Meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular.

Question 4

Incredulous (Adj.)

Answer 4

Indicating or showing unbelief.

Question 5

Reciprocal (Adj.)

Answer 5

Mutual; corresponding; matching; complementary; equivalent.

Question 6

Wan (Adj.)

Answer 6

Of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color.

Question 7

Complacent (Adj.)

Answer 7

Often without awareness of potential some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied.

Question 8

Intimation (V.)

Answer 8

Make known subtly and indirectly; hunt.

Question 9

Infinite (Adj.)

Answer 9

Indefinitely or exceedingly large.

Question 10

Anon (Adj.)

Answer 10

In a short time; soon.

Question 11

Contiguous (Adj.)

Answer 11

Connecting without a break, uninterrupted.

Question 12

Facet (N.)

Answer 12

Aspect; phase; side.

Question 13

Cower (V.)

Answer 13

To crouch, as in fear or shame.

Question 14

Interpose (V.)

Answer 14

To step in between parties at variance; mediate.

Question 15

Apathetic (Adj.)

Answer 15

Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive.

Question 16

Languid (Adj.)

Answer 16

Lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.

Question 17

Imply (V.)

Answer 17

To indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.

Question 18

Strident (Adj.)

Answer 18

Having a shrill, irritating quality or character.

Question 19

Deft (Adj.)

Answer 19

Nimble; skillful; clever.

Question 20

Clad (Adj.)

Answer 20

Dressed; covered.

Question 21

Permeate (V.)

Answer 21

To pass into or through every part of; to penetrate through the pores; to be diffused through; pervade; saturate.

Question 22

Innuendo (N.)

Answer 22

An indirect comment about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.

Question 23

Erroneous (Adj.)

Answer 23

Containing error; mistaken; incorrect; wrong.

Question 24

Vehement (Adj.)

Answer 24

Strongly emotional; intense or passionate.

Question 25

Cordial (Adj.)

Answer 25

Courteous and gracious; friendly; warm.

Question 26

Impetuous (Adj.)

Answer 26

Characterized by sudden or rushed action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.

Question 27

Vacuous (Adj.)

Answer 27

Lacing in ideas or intelligence.

Question 28

Corpulent (Adj.)

Answer 28

Large or bulky of body; portly; stout; fat.

Question 29

Provincial (Adj.)

Answer 29

Having the manners, and viewpoints considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; rustic; narrow or illiberal.

Question 30

Din (N.)

Answer 30

A loud, confused noise; a continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor.