May 2019

Question 1

Callous

Answer 1

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Question 2

Altruistic

Answer 2

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Question 3

Parody

Answer 3

an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Question 4

Lucrative

Answer 4

producing a great deal of profit.

Question 5

Paradigm

Answer 5

a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

Question 6

Unilaterally

Answer 6

used to indicate that something is done by only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.

Question 7

Advent

Answer 7

the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Question 8

Onslaught

Answer 8

a fierce or destructive attack.

Question 9

Coerción

Answer 9

the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Question 10

Perpetually

Answer 10

in a way that never ends or changes; constantly.

Question 11

Eloquence

Answer 11

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

Question 12

Brooding

Answer 12

showing deep unhappiness of thought.

Question 13

Exalt

Answer 13

hold (someone or something) in very high regard; think or speak very highly of.

Question 14

Pinnacle

Answer 14

1.
the most successful point; the culmination.
“he had reached the pinnacle of his career ( peak, height)

Question 15

Feigned

Answer 15

Ñ pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

Question 16

Visceral

Answer 16

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.

Question 17

Barter

Answer 17

exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money. (Trade,swap)

Question 18

Affinity

Answer 18

a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

Question 19

Elusive

Answer 19

difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Question 20

Deduce

Answer 20

arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion. ( gather, conclude)

Question 21

Audacious

Answer 21

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Question 22

Poignant

Answer 22

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.