PoMo

Question 1

Enigmatic

Answer 1

Hard to understand, puzzling

Question 2

Hard to understand, puzzling

Answer 2

Enigmatic

Question 3

Mysterious
Perplexing
Inscrutable

Answer 3

Enigmatic

Question 4

After Henry received his gift, his face held an ______ expression

Answer 4

Enigmatic

Question 5

George had an _____ personality; he was always having mood swings

Answer 5

Enigmatic

Question 6

Equilibrium

Answer 6

A state of balance or calm due to equal opposing forces

Question 7

A state of balance or clam due to equal opposing forces

Answer 7

Equilibrium

Question 8

Balance
Stability
Symmetry

Answer 8

Equilibrium

Question 9

David tripped, causing him to lose his ____

Answer 9

Equilibrium

Question 10

The TV reporter warned the public to be careful on ice because they could lose their _____

Answer 10

Equilibrium

Question 11

Credibility

Answer 11

The characteristic of being trusted and believed in

Question 12

The characteristic of being trusted and believed in

Answer 12

Credibility

Question 13

Integrity
Dependability
Trustworthiness

Answer 13

Credibility

Question 14

Jack created a works cited page to prove his ______ to Ms. Beers

Answer 14

Credibility

Question 15

The speaker quoted Gandhi to prove his _____ to the crowd

Answer 15

Credibility

Question 16

Accentuate

Answer 16

To make clear, emphasize

Question 17

To make clear, emphasize

Answer 17

Accentuate

Question 18

Emphasize
Highlight
Feature

Answer 18

Accentuate

Question 19

The dress really _____ her features

Answer 19

Accentuated

Question 20

Ms. Beers’s powerpoints _____ the main points of the lesson

Answer 20

Accentuate

Question 21

Paranoia

Answer 21

An unreasonable fear of being harmed, mistrust in people

Question 22

An unreasonable fear of being harmed, mistrust in people

Answer 22

Paranoia

Question 23

Phobia
Insanity
Mental disorder
Delusions

Answer 23

Paranoia

Question 24

The Red Scare caused mass ____ in the American people

Answer 24

Paranoia

Question 25

Sam’s ____ faded knowing the police were on the case

Answer 25

Paranoia

Question 26

Dubiously

Answer 26

Unsure or hesitant about something

Question 27

Unsure or hesitant about something

Answer 27

Dubiously

Question 28

Doubtingly
Uncertain
Wavering
Suspicious

Answer 28

Dubiously

Question 29

Tommy was still _____ even though the sign clearly said if he can walk his dog or not

Answer 29

Dubious

Question 30

Armaments

Answer 30

Equipment for an army

Question 31

Equipment for an army

Answer 31

Armaments

Question 32

Firearms
Weapons
Arms

Answer 32

Armaments

Question 33

Timmy prepared his _____ for the epic water gun fight in his backyard

Answer 33

Armaments

Question 34

Stature

Answer 34

Reputation developed from achievements

Question 35

Reputation developed from achievements

Answer 35

Stature

Question 36

Prestige
Position
Prominence

Answer 36

Stature

Question 37

Kevin had a huge _____ in the mall when he thought of the new way of getting around on a Segway

Answer 37

Stature

Question 38

Vicinity

Answer 38

Area around a particular place; nearby area

Question 39

Area around a particular place; nearby area

Answer 39

Vicinity

Question 40

Proximity
Range
Surroundings

Answer 40

Vicinity

Question 41

Jimmy’s area was so popular, there were many houses in his _____

Answer 41

Vicinity

Question 42

Panache

Answer 42

Flamboyant style or manner

Question 43

Flamboyant style or manner

Answer 43

Panache

Question 44

Flair
Style
Flamboyance

Answer 44

Panache

Question 45

Joe had a certain _____ in the zoo and knew that everyone was looking at him

Answer 45

Panache