Feb 14

Question 1

Sycophant

Answer 1

a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Question 2

Tantamount

Answer 2

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

Question 3

Limpid

Answer 3

(of a liquid) free of anything that darkens; completely clear.

Question 4

Acumen

Answer 4

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Question 5

Deprecate

Answer 5

express disapproval of.

Question 6

Exigent

Answer 6

pressing; demanding.

Question 7

Imperious

Answer 7

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.

Question 8

Inveterate

Answer 8

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

Question 9

Latent

Answer 9

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed.

Question 10

Maelstrom

Answer 10

a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.

Question 11

Ostensible

Answer 11

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Question 12

Perfidious

Answer 12

deceitful and untrustworthy.