Common Words 4

Question 1

Contingent

Answer 1

N. A gathering of persons representative of some larger group
Adj. dependent on

Question 2

Construe

Answer 2

Interpreted in a particular way

Question 3

Espouse

Answer 3

To adopt or support an idea or cause

Question 4

Laudable

Answer 4

Worthy of high praise

Question 5

Pedantic

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Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially it’s trivial aspects

Question 6

Implausible

Answer 6

Describing a statement that is not believable

Question 7

Expound

Answer 7

Add details or explanation; clarify the meaning; state in depth

Question 8

Largess

Answer 8

Extreme generosity and giving

Question 9

Intransigent

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Unwilling to change one’s beliefs or course of action

Question 10

Exacting

Answer 10

Requiring and demanding accuracy

Question 11

Temperance

Answer 11

The trait of avoiding excess

Question 12

Pundit

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Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
Expert

Question 13

Indifference

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The trait of seeming not to care

Question 14

Incorrigible

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Impervious to correction by punishment

Question 15

Tortuous

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Marked by repeated turns and bends; not straightforward

Question 16

Underscore

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Give extra weight to (a communication)

Question 17

Unscrupulous

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Without scruples or principles

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Copious

Answer 18

In abundant supply

Question 19

Confound

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To cause confusion

Question 20

Decorum

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Propriety in manners and conduct

Question 21

Refute

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Prove to be false or incorrect

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Petulant

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Easily irritated or annoyed

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Exalt

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Praise or glorify

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Provincial

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Characteristic of a limited perspective; not fashionable or sophisticated

Question 25

Myopic

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Lacking foresight or imagination

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Bumbling

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Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

Question 27

Reconcile

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Make (one thing) compatible with (another)

Question 28

Adamant

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Refusing to change one’s mind

Question 29

Forthcoming

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Available when required or as promised

At ease in talking to others

Question 30

Acerbic

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Harsh in tone

Question 31

Blatant

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Without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious