Part 13 - Succor

Question 1

Misandry (noun)

Answer 1

Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against men

Question 2

Precocious (adj.)

Answer 2

(of a child) Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected

Question 3

Pygmalion Effect (noun)

Answer 3

Explains that people tend to perform up to the level that others expect of them / The phenomenon where higher expectations lead to an increase in performance

Question 4

Jettison (adj.)

Answer 4

Throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship

Question 5

Altruism (noun)

Answer 5

Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

Question 6

Inundate (verb)

Answer 6

Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

Question 7

Profusely (adverb)

Answer 7

To a great degree; in large amounts

Question 8

Subterfuge (noun)

Answer 8

Deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal

Question 9

Rapacious (adj.)

Answer 9

Aggressively greedy or grasping

Question 10

Uxorious (adj.)

Answer 10

Having or showing a great or excessive fondness for one’s wife

Question 11

Diatribe (noun)

Answer 11

A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

Question 12

Ad nauseum (adverb)

Answer 12

Used to refer to the fact that something has been done or repeated so often that it has become annoying or tiresome

Question 13

Fervently (adverb)

Answer 13

Very enthusiastically or passionately

Question 14

Beseech (verb)

Answer 14

Ask someone urgently and fervently to do or give something

Question 15

Paraphernalia (noun)

Answer 15

Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity

Question 16

Gesticulate (verb)

Answer 16

Use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words

Question 17

Chauvinism (noun)

Answer 17

Exaggerated or aggressive patriotism

Question 18

Ignominious (adj.)

Answer 18

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Question 19

Sordid (adj.)

Answer 19

Involving immoral or dishonorable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt

Question 20

Inoculate (verb)

Answer 20

Treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate