In The Ivory Tower

Question 1

Fastidious

Answer 1

• excessively particular, critical or demanding

- painstaking

Question 2

Consonance

Answer 2

Accord or agreement

Question 3

Semblance

Answer 3

Outward aspect, aura, or appearance

Question 4

Duplicity

Answer 4

Deceitfulness in speech or conduct

Question 5

Revel

Answer 5

Take great pleasure or delight

Question 6

Synergy

Answer 6

The interaction of elements when combined provide a total effect that is greater than the sum of individual elements

Question 7

Dense

Answer 7

• crowded or compact

- stupid and slow-witted

Question 8

Attest

Answer 8

• to bear witness to

- to declare to be correct, true or genuine

Question 9

Adamant

Answer 9

Utterly unyielding in attitude/opinion in spite of all appeals

Question 10

Cerebral

Answer 10

Characterized by use of intellect

Question 11

Disingenuous

Answer 11

• lacking candor or frankness

- insincere

Question 12

Ostensible

Answer 12

Apparent, evident or conspicuous

Question 13

Proverbial

Answer 13

Referring to a wise saying or didactic sentence

Question 14

Ingratiate

Answer 14

To establish (oneself or someone else) in the good graces of someone, especially by a deliberate effort

Question 15

Impose

Answer 15

• to set as something to be obeyed or fulfilled

- to pass off fraudulently or deceptively

Question 16

Revelation

Answer 16

The act of revealing or disclosing

Question 17

Fable

Answer 17

A short tale to teach a moral lesson

Question 18

Propriety

Answer 18

Conformity to established standards of proper behavior/manner

Question 19

Draconian

Answer 19

• rigorous

- unusually severe or cruel

Question 20

Flagrant

Answer 20

• shockingly evident

- notorious

Question 21

Assiduous

Answer 21

Constant, unremitting

Question 22

Adage

Answer 22

A traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation (proverb)

Question 23

Temperance

Answer 23

Moderation or self-restraint, esp in eating and drinking