New Words

Question 1

Effeminate

Answer 1

(of a man) having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly.

Question 2

factiousness

Answer 2

not in agreement or harmony

Question 3

Teutonic

Answer 3

typical of or relating to German people

Question 4

Wistful

Answer 4

having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

Question 5

Vista

Answer 5

a pleasing view.

Question 6

Buoyed

Answer 6

keep (someone or something) afloat.

Question 7

Divan

Answer 7

is a piece of couch-like sitting furniture or, in some countries, a box-spring based bed.

Question 8

conscientious

Answer 8

wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.

Question 9

Decisively

Answer 9

in a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result.

Question 10

Incredulously

Answer 10

in a manner indicating disbelief.

Question 11

Wan

Answer 11

(of a person’s complexion or appearance) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion. OR (of a smile) lacking enthusiasm or energy.

Question 12

Discontented

Answer 12

dissatisfied, especially with one’s circumstances.

Question 13

imperatively

Answer 13

Necessary or urgent

Question 14

Languid

Answer 14

1. (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.
2. weak or faint from illness or fatigue.

Question 15

Unobtrusively

Answer 15

in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention.

Question 16

inconsequence

Answer 16

having no important effects or influence. insignificance - the quality of having little or no significance.

Question 17

impersonal

Answer 17

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings.

Question 18

unthoughtful

Answer 18

showing little or no consideration for the needs of other people; thoughtless.

Question 19

impatiently

Answer 19

in a way that shows irritation or annoyance.

Question 20

infinitesimal

Answer 20

extremely small.

Question 21

dissertation

Answer 21

a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma.

Question 22

subcutaneous

Answer 22

situated or applied under the skin.

Question 23

pigmentocracy

Answer 23

Government by or social hierarchy of those with a certain skin tone, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.

Question 24

physiognomy

Answer 24

a person’s facial features or expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin.

Question 25

stratification

Answer 25

the arrangement or classification of something into different groups.