list 2

Question 1

Ludicrous

Answer 1

Adj. Causing laughter because absurd or ridiculous; laughably absurd.

Question 2

Callow

Answer 2

Adj. Young and inexperienced immature.

Question 3

Blithe

Answer 3

Adj. Merry; cheerful; happy.

Question 4

Nepotism

Answer 4

N. Favoritism shown to relatives, especially in securing jobs.

Question 5

Malign

Answer 5

V. To speak evil of; to slander.

Question 6

Posthumous

Answer 6

Adj. Occurring after death; published after the author’s death.

Question 7

Heinous

Answer 7

Adj. Outrageously evil or wicked.

Question 8

Clandestine

Answer 8

Adj. Kept secret or hidden, especially for some illegal purpose; secretive.

Question 9

Refute

Answer 9

V. To disprove or demonstrate the falsity of something.

Question 10

Cursory

Answer 10

Adj. Hasty, hurried, or not thorough.