Part 6

Question 1

Dissertation

Answer 1

a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Question 2

Consummate

Answer 2

showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.

Question 3

Epochs

Answer 3

period of time in history or a person’s life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Question 4

Rattlebrain

Answer 4

flighty or thoughtless person.

Question 5

Pomps

Answer 5

ceremony and splendid display, especially at a public event.

Question 6

Vainglorious

Answer 6

excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; overly vain.

Question 7

Exquisite

Answer 7

extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.

Question 8

Acquiescing

Answer 8

accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Question 9

Illustrious

Answer 9

well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Question 10

Jocular

Answer 10

Joking

Question 11

Bivouac

Answer 11

a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.

Question 12

Verity

Answer 12

a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance.

Question 13

Somnambulistic

Answer 13

Sleep walking

Question 14

Placid

Answer 14

not easily upset or excited.

Question 15

Covert

Answer 15

not openly acknowledged or displayed.

Question 16

Protracted

Answer 16

lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Question 17

Devious

Answer 17

showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.

Question 18

Preposterous

Answer 18

contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

Question 19

Ad hominem

Answer 19

argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.

Question 20

Nostalgic

Answer 20

longing for the past or who looks back and remembers the past wistfully