Deck 9

Question 1

Quackery

Answer 1

Dishonesty of a charlatan

Question 2

Panacea

Answer 2

Hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases

Question 3

Paean

Answer 3

An expression of praise

Question 4

Expatiate

Answer 4

To add details or clarify the meaning of; to elaborate

Question 5

Abase

Answer 5

To feel shame or hurt the pride of; to humble

Question 6

Venerate

Answer 6

To regard with feelings of respect and reverence; to revere

Question 7

Malign

Answer 7

To speak unfavorably about; badmouth

Question 8

Incipient

Answer 8

Only partly in existence; imperfectly formed; budding

Question 9

Exculpate

Answer 9

Pronounce not guilty (of criminal charges)

Question 10

Imperturbable

Answer 10

Not easily perturbed or excited or upset; extreme calm and composure

Question 11

Pandering

Answer 11

To satisfy (typically sexually)

Question 12

Fervid

Answer 12

Characterized by intense emotion

Question 13

Vaunt

Answer 13

Extravagant self-praise; boasting

Question 14

Impecunious

Answer 14

Having little or no money

Question 15

Insolvent

Answer 15

Someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts; bankrupt

Question 16

Myopic

Answer 16

Unable to see distant objects; lacking foresight

Question 17

Intransigent

Answer 17

Unwilling or refusing to change one’s views; uncompromising or unyielding

Question 18

Paradigm

Answer 18

A standard or typical example