part 1.3

Question 1

lowbrow

Answer 1

not highly intellectual or cultured

Question 2

conviction

Answer 2

firmly held belief or opinion

Question 3

earnest

Answer 3

showing sincere and intense conviction

Question 4

callous

Answer 4

1. cold-hearted
2. insensitve

Question 5

monastic

Answer 5

connected to monks or monastries

Question 6

abut

Answer 6

1. touches or leans on
2. sharing common boundary

Question 7

amiable

Answer 7

having or displaying friendly and pleasant manner

Question 8

sublime

Answer 8

extremely good, beautiful and enjoyable

Question 9

grandeur

Answer 9

splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.

Question 10

escapade

Answer 10

an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure