Deck 6

Question 1

Deplorable

Answer 1

Deserving strong condemnation

Question 2

Inundate

Answer 2

To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to deal with

Question 3

Canny

Answer 3

Showing shrewdness, especially in business or money matters

Question 4

Guileless

Answer 4

Innocent and devoid of deception

Question 5

Capricious

Answer 5

Prone to sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior; fickle

Question 6

Desultory

Answer 6

Lacking a plan, purpose or enthusiasm; unfocused

Question 7

Brusque

Answer 7

Abrupt or offhanded speech or manner; crude and brief

Question 8

Pacific

Answer 8

Peaceful in character or intent

Question 9

Metastasize

Answer 9

Spread to other sites in the body (usually regarding cancer)

Question 10

Parlous

Answer 10

Full of danger or uncertainty; precarious

Question 11

Semiotic

Answer 11

Relating to signs and symbols

Question 12

Providential

Answer 12

Occurring at a favorable time; opportune

Question 13

Intrepidity

Answer 13

Resolute (determined or unwavering) courage

Question 14

Sangfroid

Answer 14

Composure or coolness in danger or trying circumstances

Question 15

Fascism

Answer 15

A political philosophy that exalts nationality and often race above the individual; common principles include dictatorship, nationalism, elitism, social regime, authoritarian

Question 16

Mercurial

Answer 16

Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes in mood or mind

Question 17

Vainglorious

Answer 17

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; overly vain