Chapters 1-3

Question 1

Privy

Answer 1

participating in the knowledge of something or secret

Question 2

Sinister

Answer 2

threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous

Question 3

Languid

Answer 3

lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow

Question 4

Elation

Answer 4

a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits

Question 5

Reproach

Answer 5

to find fault with a person, group, etc; blame

Question 6

Marred

Answer 6

To damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive l, useful, etc; impair or spol

Question 7

Epigram

Answer 7

any witty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely expressed

Question 8

Turbulence

Answer 8

the quality or state of being violent, disorder or commotion

Question 9

Peremptory

Answer 9

leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperious or dictatorial

Question 10

Levity

Answer 10

lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of appropriate seriousness or earnestness

Question 11

Superficial

Answer 11

being at, on, or near the surface

Question 12

Leverage

Answer 12

Use something to maximum advantage

Question 13

Transcendent

Answer 13

going beyond ordinary limits, surpassing, exceeding

Question 14

Proprietary

Answer 14

pertaining to property or ownership

Question 15

Reciprocal

Answer 15

Given, felt, or done in return

Question 16

Cynical

Answer 16

concerned only with ones own interests, disregarding accepted standards to achieve their own

Question 17

Intimation

Answer 17

an indication or hint

Question 18

Strident

Answer 18

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

Question 19

Grotesque

Answer 19

odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd

Question 20

Skepticism

Answer 20

doubt as to the truth of something