Part 7

Question 1

Pompous (adj.)

Answer 1

Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important

Question 2

Puissant (adj.)

Answer 2

Having great power and influence; powerful

Question 3

Insouciant (adj.)

Answer 3

Showing a casual lack of concern

Question 4

Recrudescence (noun)

Answer 4

Describes the return of an undesirable condition, such as a war, or the return of an undesirable idea; revival

Question 5

Obloquy (noun)

Answer 5

Strong public condemnation or disgrace

Question 6

Invidious (adj.)

Answer 6

Likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; offensive

Question 7

Pusillanimous (adj.)

Answer 7

Showing a lack of courage; timid

Question 8

Cavil (verb)

Answer 8

Make petty or unnecessary objections – Complain

Question 9

Anodyne (adj.)

Answer 9

Capable of soothing or eliminating pain

Question 10

Capricious (adj.)

Answer 10

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour