Chapter 5

Question 1

Concede

Answer 1

Acknowledge defeat/ admit to a wrongdoing

Question 2

Imprudent

Answer 2

Improperly forward or bold

Question 3

Decorous

Answer 3

Characterized by good taste in manners or conduct

Question 4

Dogmatic

Answer 4

Highly opinionated, not accepting that one’s own beliefs may not be correct

Question 5

Torpor

Answer 5

Inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

Question 6

Hyperbolic

Answer 6

Exaggerated

Question 7

Intransigence

Answer 7

Stubborness

Question 8

Indefatigable

Answer 8

Dogged, never gets tired, tenacious

Question 9

Immutable

Answer 9

Fixed

Question 10

Impassioned

Answer 10

Filled with or showing great emotion

Question 11

Malign

Answer 11

Malevolent, having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Question 12

Soporific

Answer 12

Sleep-inducing

Question 13

Salubrious

Answer 13

Healthful

Question 14

Sedulous

Answer 14

Diligent

Question 15

Dour

Answer 15

Stern

Question 16

Clamor

Answer 16

Racket, noise

Question 17

Platitudes

Answer 17

Clichés

Question 18

Indolent

Answer 18

Lazy

Question 19

Insolent

Answer 19

Arrogant

Question 20

Tendentious

Answer 20

One-sided

Question 21

Placated

Answer 21

Appeased

Question 22

Abhors

Answer 22

Loathes

Question 23

Insular

Answer 23

Provincial

Question 24

Neophyte

Answer 24

Amateur

Question 25

Intrepid

Answer 25

Fearless
Not a coward
Undaunted

Question 26

Archaic

Answer 26

Obsolete

Question 27

Culpability

Answer 27

A state of guilt

Question 28

Supplant

Answer 28

Take the place or move into the position of

Question 29

Magnanimous

Answer 29

Noble and generous in spirit, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful

Question 30

Heretic

Answer 30

A person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)