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Question 1

Presumptuous

Answer 1

Arrogant; taking liberties. It seems presumptuous for someone relatively new in the field to challenge his superiors.

Question 2

Prevaricate

Answer 2

Lie. Some people believe that to prevaricate in some situations is justifiable.

Question 3

Probity

Answer 3

Uprightness; incorruptibility. Everyone took his probity for granted. His indictment for embezzlement shocked us all.

Question 4

Pristine

Answer 4

Characteristic of earlier times; primitive; unspoiled. This area has been preserved in all its pristine wilderness.

Question 5

Problematic

Answer 5

Doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing. Given the increased building costs, whether the house will be completed will be problematic.

Question 6

Prodigal

Answer 6

Wasteful; reckless with money. Don’t be so prodigal with my money. When you earn your own you can spend it as you see fit.

Question 7

Profound

Answer 7

Deep; not superficial; complete. Freud was honored as a profound thinker.

Question 8

Proliferate

Answer 8

Grow rapidly; spread; multiply. In hard economic times, get rich quick schemes seem to proliferate.

Question 9

Propitiate

Answer 9

Appease. The natives offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods.

Question 10

Propriety

Answer 10

Fitness; correct conduct. You should behave with propriety in social situations so you do not embarrass yourself.

Question 11

Proscribe

Answer 11

ostracize; banish; outlaw. Gambling is proscribed.