Deck 26

Question 1

Promulgate

Answer 1

Make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim; put into operation (law, decree)

Question 2

Protean

Answer 2

Changeable in shape or form; versatile

Question 3

Providential

Answer 3

Opportune, fortunate, or lucky

Question 4

Prude

Answer 4

Person who is excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.

Question 5

Prurient

Answer 5

Characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires

Question 6

Puckish

Answer 6

Mischievous; impish

Question 7

Puffery

Answer 7

Undue or exaggerated praise

Question 8

Pundit

Answer 8

Learned person, expert, or authority

Question 9

Puritanical

Answer 9

Very strict in moral or religious matters; often excessively so

Question 10

Putsch

Answer 10

Plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow the government; especially one that depends on suddenness and speed

Question 11

Quagmire

Answer 11

Awkward, complex, or embarrassing situation

Question 12

Quantum

Answer 12

Particular amount; share or portion

Large quantity; bulk

Question 13

Quietus

Answer 13

Finishing stroke; anything that effectually ends or settles
Discharge/release from life
Period of retirement or inactivity

Question 14

Quisling

Answer 14

Person who betrays own country by aiding an invading enemy; often serving later in a puppet government

Question 15

Rabble

Answer 15

Disorderly crowd; mob

The lower classes; common people

Question 16

Ramshackle

Answer 16

Loosely made or held together; shaky

Question 17

Rapscallion

Answer 17

Rascal; rogue; scamp

Question 18

Recrimination

Answer 18

A countercharge

Question 19

Rectitude

Answer 19

Rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue