Far From The Maddening Crowd

Question 1

Precipice

Answer 1

a dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure:
This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice.

Question 2

Adumbrate

Answer 2

to give only the main facts and not the details about something, especially something that will happen in the future:
The project’s objectives were adumbrated in the report.

Question 3

Impertinence

Answer 3

behaviour that is rude and does not show respect, especially someone older or in a higher position than you:
She even had the impertinence to lecture Loretta on the importance of hygiene.
He threw me out of his class for impertinence.

Question 4

Coquettish

Answer 4

trying to attract attention by pretending to be sexually interested in someone, in a pleasant but not serious way:
She greeted him with a coquettish smile.
She is a fresh-faced, coquettish, giggly girl.