Final

Question 1

critical as in actions or comments; dishonoring; tending to lessen the merit or reputation of a person or thing

Answer 1

Derogatory

Question 2

Inadequate quantity, scantiness, small or insufficient amount

Answer 2

Paucity

Question 3

Present everywhere; widespread constantly encountered

Answer 3

Ubiquitous

Question 4

a mild or indirect expression used instead of an unpleasant one (a nice way of stating something)

Answer 4

Euphemism

Question 5

causing to be mislead or deceived; unreal; false impression

Answer 5

Illusory

Question 6

Strong attraction or inclination toward or for something; fondness; attachment

Answer 6

Penchant

Question 7

Clever but unsound reasoning or logic; a false argument; trickery

Answer 7

Sophistry

Question 8

To free from errors; to correct

Answer 8

Emend

Question 9

Servilely compliant or deferential; fawning; subservient; submissive

Answer 9

Obsequious

Question 10

Formal praise; lavish commendation; warm praise

Answer 10

Encomium

Question 11

Dislike or distaste for someone or something

Answer 11

Aversion

Question 12

Lacking taste or savor; interesting, dull; stale; lifeless; dead

Answer 12

Insipid

Question 13

Half hearted; indifferent; careless; superficial

Answer 13

Perfunctory

Question 14

Gather and store away; collect for preserving

Answer 14

Garner

Question 15

Disguise; ignore; give a false impression

Answer 15

Dissemble

Question 16

Frustrate; embarrass; involve in difficulties

Answer 16

Discomfit

Question 17

Social set; group of people meeting on a regular basis

Answer 17

Coterie

Question 18

Reclining; leaning; lying down; inactive or idle

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Recumbent

Question 19

About to happen; likely to occur at any moment

Answer 19

Imminent

Question 20

Conceited; unduly confident; arrogant; egotistical

Answer 20

Overweening