Magoosh Set 6

Question 1

nonplussed

Answer 1

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react: he would be completely nonplussed and embarrassed at the idea.

Question 2

heretic

Answer 2

noun – a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)

Question 3

chum

Answer 3

noun – a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

Question 4

crony

Answer 4

noun – a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

Question 5

importune

Answer 5

ask (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something: if he were alive now, I should importune him with my questions.

Question 6

petulant

Answer 6

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered: he was moody and petulant | a petulant shake of the head.

Question 7

querulous

Answer 7

complaining in a petulant or whining manner: she became querulous and demanding.

Question 8

sordid

Answer 8

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt: the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams.

Question 9

unseemly

Answer 9

adjective – not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

Question 10

steadfast

Answer 10

adjective – marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

Question 11

commensurate

Answer 11

adjective – corresponding in size or degree or extent

Question 12

trounce

Answer 12

defeat heavily in contest

Question 13

provocation

Answer 13

noun – unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

Question 14

vernacular

Answer 14

noun – a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

Question 15

stolid

Answer 15

adjective – having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

Question 16

hobnob

Answer 16

verb – rub elbows with

Question 17

muckrake

Answer 17

expose scandals

Question 18

schmooze

Answer 18

noun – an informal conversation

Question 19

corral

Answer 19

collect

Question 20

stultify

Answer 20

verb – deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

Question 21

hamper

Answer 21

noun – a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Question 22

spurn

Answer 22

reject with disdain

Question 23

insidious

Answer 23

adjective – working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way

Question 24

spasmodically

Answer 24

occurring in irregular manner

Question 25

buttress

Answer 25

make stronger

Question 26

mercurial

Answer 26

adjective – liable to sudden unpredictable change

Question 27

unscrupulous

Answer 27

adjective – without scruples or principles

Question 28

appropriate

Answer 28

take without permission