Great Expectations

Question 1

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Answer 1

Propensity

Question 2

conducive to success; favorable.

Answer 2

Auspicious

Question 3

is the act of speaking about someone in a negative or belittling way

Answer 3

Disparagement

Question 4

devoid of guile; innocent and without deception.

Answer 4

Guileless

Question 5

the action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Answer 5

Amalgamation

Question 6

disturb the composure of; unsettle.

Answer 6

Disconcerted

Question 7

win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.

Answer 7

Propitiate

Question 8

sullen and ill-tempered.

Answer 8

Morose

Question 9

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Answer 9

Trepidation

Question 10

discover (something) by guesswork or intuition.

Answer 10

Divined

Question 11

happening by accident or chance rather than design.

Answer 11

Fortuitous

Question 12

noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way.

Answer 12

Obtrusive

Question 13

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

Answer 13

Insolent

Question 14

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

Answer 14

Sagacious

Question 15

steal (typically things of relatively little value).

Answer 15

Pilfer

Question 16

act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone’s forgiveness or favor.

Answer 16

Grovel

Question 17

provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

Answer 17

Goad

Question 18

attract and completely engross (someone).

Answer 18

Riveted

Question 19

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

Answer 19

Consternation

Question 20

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Answer 20

Elude