Derivatives 76-100

Question 1

Multifarious

Answer 1

Adj

Varied, manifold, diverse

Question 2

Munificence

Answer 2

N

Generosity

Question 3

Nascent

Answer 3

Adj

Young, new, initial, rising

Question 4

Nefarious

Answer 4

Adj

Evil, immoral, wicked

Question 5

Modicum

Answer 5

N

Small measure/amount, morsel, iota

Question 6

Palliate

Answer 6

To make seem less serious, excuse, extenuate

Question 7

Pallid

Answer 7

Abnormally pale, wan, lackluster, dull

Question 8

panacea

Answer 8

A cure all

Question 9

Paragon

Answer 9

A perfect example, model

Question 10

Parsimony

Answer 10

Thrift, frugality

Question 11

Pejorative

Answer 11

Adj; disparaging, belittling, condescending

Question 12

Pellucid

Answer 12

Adj; clear, very transparent

Question 13

Penurious/Penury

Answer 13

Adj; poor, impoverished, destitute

N; need, lack, want, poverty

Question 14

Perfidious

Answer 14

Adj; treacherous, disloyal, not faithful

Question 15

Perfunctory

Answer 15

Adj; routine, lacking enthusiasm

Question 16

neophyte

Answer 16

novice, new to something, amateur

Question 17

obdurate

Answer 17

stubborn, obstinate, unchanging

Question 18

obfuscate

Answer 18

hides, make obscure, darken, confuse

Question 19

obsequious

Answer 19

ingratiating, servile

Question 20

obstreperous

Answer 20

noisy, difficult to control, obnoxious

Question 21

Odious

Answer 21

Adj

Abhorrent, offensive, promoting hate

Question 22

Officious

Answer 22

Adj

Eager to render services, overzealous

Question 23

Opulent

Answer 23

Adj

Lavish, decorated, luxurious, excessively wealthy, abundant

Question 24

Obtuse

Answer 24

Adj

Dim-witted, unobservant, blunted, hard to understand

Question 25

Ostensible

Answer 25

Adj

Seeming, professed, given