High Stakes Words 13, 14, 15

Question 1

Strong dislike

Answer 1

antipathy

Question 2

sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Answer 2

compassion

Question 3

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.

Answer 3

decorum

Question 4

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Answer 4

exuberant

Question 5

unable to be placated.

Answer 5

implacable

Question 6

not harmful or offensive.

Answer 6

innocuous

Question 7

required by law or rules; compulsory.

Answer 7

mandatory

Question 8

calm, dignified, and unhurried.

Answer 8

sedate

Question 9

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.

Answer 9

stipulate

Question 10

brisk and cheerful readiness.

Answer 10

alacrity

Question 11

a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Answer 11

antithesis

Question 12

regard or represent as being of little worth.

Answer 12

disparage

Question 13

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

a jester or entertainer; a buffoon.

Answer 13

droll

Question 14

very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.

Answer 14

magnanimous

Question 15

revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Answer 15

rescind

Question 16

(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.

Answer 16

vivacious

Question 17

become accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions.

Answer 17

acclimate

Question 18

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

Answer 18

complacent

Question 19

be of the same opinion; agree.

Answer 19

concur

Question 20

the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Answer 20

defamation

Question 21

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

a very ugly or comically distorted figure, creature, or image.

Answer 21

grotesque

Question 22

formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

Answer 22

renounce

Question 23

eager, keen

Answer 23

zealous