Group 5

Question 1

aloof

Answer 1

not friendly r forthcoming; cool and distant

Question 2

clangor

Answer 2

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound

Question 3

conventional

Answer 3

1. based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
2. (of a bid) intended to convey a particular meaning according to an agreed convention

Question 4

debunk

Answer 4

expose falseness or hollowness (of an idea or belief)

Question 5

diminutive

Answer 5

1. extremely or unusually small
2. (of a word, name or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or imputed to convey affection, scorn, etc

Question 6

discernible

Answer 6

able to be discerned; perceptible

Question 7

enigmatic

Answer 7

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

Question 8

estranged

Answer 8

(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated

Question 9

extravagant

Answer 9

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

Question 10

fanciful

Answer 10

1. over-imaginative or unrealistic
2. highly ornamental or imaginative in design

Question 11

frivolous

Answer 11

not having any serious purpose of value

Question 12

heterogenous

Answer 12

diverse in character or content

Question 13

imperious

Answer 13

arrogant and domineering

Question 14

impertinent

Answer 14

1. not showing proper respect; rude
2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant

Question 15

invasive

Answer 15

tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully

Question 16

irresolute

Answer 16

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

Question 17

laudable

Answer 17

(of an action, idea or aim) deserving praise and commendation

Question 18

lax

Answer 18

1. not sufficiently strict, severe or careful
2. (of the limbs or muscles) relaxed

Question 19

marginalize

Answer 19

treat (a person, group or concept) as insignificant or peripheral

Question 20

panache

Answer 20

flamboyant confidence of style or manner

Question 21

plodding

Answer 21

slow moving and unexciting

Question 22

prosaic

Answer 22

having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality

Question 23

remedial

Answer 23

giving or intended as a remedy or cure

Question 24

restive

Answer 24

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction

Question 25

sporadic

Answer 25

occurring at regular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

Question 26

stigmatize

Answer 26

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval

Question 27

undermine

Answer 27

1. lessen the effectiveness, power or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
2. erode the base or foundation of a rock formation

Question 28

utterly

Answer 28

completely and without qualification; absolutely

Question 29

weary

Answer 29

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion

Question 30

zealous

Answer 30

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective