Part 11 - Stepping It Up

Question 1

Pariah

Answer 1

An outcast

Question 2

Socialite (noun)

Answer 2

A person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment

Question 3

Inferiority Complex (noun)

Answer 3

An unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy caused by actual or supposed inferiority in one sphere, sometimes marked by aggressive behavior in compensation

Question 4

Inane (adj.)

Answer 4

Lacking sense or meaning; silly

Question 5

Flit (verb)

Answer 5

Move swiftly and lightly / Gay

Question 6

Prognostication (noun)

Answer 6

The action of prophesying future events

Question 7

Comeuppance (noun)

Answer 7

A punishment or fate that someone deserves

Question 8

Commiserate (verb)

Answer 8

Express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize

Question 9

Prophylactic (noun)

Answer 9

A medicine or course of action used to prevent disease

Question 10

Avail (verb)

Answer 10

Use or take advantage of / Help or benefit

Question 11

Quiescent (adj,)

Answer 11

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

Question 12

Bonhomie (noun)

Answer 12

Cheerful friendliness; geniality

Question 13

Geniality (noun)

Answer 13

The quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner; affability

Question 14

Affability (noun)

Answer 14

Friendly

Question 15

Studious (adj)

Answer 15

Spending a lot of time reading or studying / Done deliberately or with a purpose in mind

Question 16

Prudent (adj)

Answer 16

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Question 17

Sagacious (adj)

Answer 17

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise

Question 18

Panache (noun)

Answer 18

Flamboyant confidence of style of manner

Question 19

Aficionado (noun)

Answer 19

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject or pastime

Question 20

Pundit (noun)

Answer 20

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give their opinions to the public