Chapters 1-6

Question 1

Scrupulous

Answer 1

(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Question 2

Caprice

Answer 2

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour

Question 3

Deign

Answer 3

(verb) do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity.

Question 4

Rapture

Answer 4

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

Question 5

Supposition

Answer 5

(noun) a belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis.

Question 6

Surmise

Answer 6

(verb) suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Question 7

Disconcert

Answer 7

(verb) disturb the composure of; unsettle.

Question 8

Countenance

Answer 8

(noun) a person’s face or facial expression.

Question 9

Mien

Answer 9

(noun) a person’s appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.

Question 10

Conceited

Answer 10

show excessive pride in oneself.

Question 11

Cordial

Answer 11

(adjective) warm and friendly.

Question 12

Gallantry

Answer 12

(noun) courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

Question 13

Censure

Answer 13

(verb) express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

Question 14

Affectation

Answer 14

(noun) behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

Question 15

Candour

Answer 15

(noun) the quality of being open and honest; frankness.

Question 16

Ostentation/Ostentatious

Answer 16

the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress.

Question 17

Fastidious

Answer 17

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Question 18

Preside

Answer 18

be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

Question 19

Mayoralty

Answer 19

the office or position of mayor.

Question 20

Supercilious

Answer 20

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Question 21

Vex

Answer 21

make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Question 22

Impertinent

Answer 22

not showing proper respect; rude.

Question 23

Felicity

Answer 23

intense happiness.

Question 24

Pedantic

Answer 24

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.

Question 25

Indignation

Answer 25

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 26

Adept

Answer 26

(adj) very skilled or proficient at something.

Question 27

Propriety

Answer 27

conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.

Question 28

Inducement

Answer 28

a thing that persuades or leads someone to do something.

Question 29

Accost

Answer 29

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

Question 30

Insipidity

Answer 30

1. lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.

2. lacking vigour or interest.

Question 31

Conjecture

Answer 31

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Question 32

Intrepidity

Answer 32

(adj) fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).