Lesson 6

Question 1

Anathema

Answer 1

Someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned

Question 2

Assuage

Answer 2

To satisfy
To lesson or reduce the intensity of

Question 3

Avuncular

Answer 3

Like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent

Question 4

Convivial

Answer 4

Sociable; concerned with good company and festivities

Question 5

Eclectric

Answer 5

Combining elements or a variety of sources

Question 6

Epigram

Answer 6

A short, witty poem or saying

Question 7

Expound

Answer 7

To explain in detail, to set forth

Question 8

Intrinsic

Answer 8

Relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual

Question 9

Inveterate

Answer 9

Habitual or deeply rooted; persistent

Question 10

Mogul

Answer 10

A very powerful or wealthy reason; a magnate

Question 11

Munificent

Answer 11

Extremely generous; liberal in giving

Question 12

Nascent

Answer 12

Beginning to exist; emerging

Question 13

Perspicacious

Answer 13

Clear0sighted; shrewd

Question 14

Philistine

Answer 14

One who is indifferent to or disdainful or intellectual values
Smugly ignorant of artistic or intellectual qualities

Question 15

Propitious

Answer 15

Tending to favor or assist; encouraging