Q401-425

Question 1

Condescend

Answer 1

(v) to lower oneself to a less formal or less dignified level

Question 2

Enigma

Answer 2

(n) something that is puzzling, ambiguous, mysterious, or inexplicable a perplexing puzzle

Question 3

Plight

Answer 3

(n) sad situation

Question 4

Impasse

Answer 4

(n) a dead-end

Question 5

Ostensible

Answer 5

(adj) outwardly appearing as such

Question 6

Sluggish

Answer 6

(adj) lazy; lacking energy

Question 7

Bland

Answer 7

(adj) having a moderate, undisturbed quality

Question 8

Hovel

Answer 8

(n) a small, miserable dwelling

Question 9

Compel

Answer 9

(v) to cause to occur by pressure; to force

Question 10

Artisan

Answer 10

(n) a worker trained or skilled n some manual trade

Question 11

Impeccable

Answer 11

(adj) flawless

Question 12

Surmount

Answer 12

(v) to overcome (e.g., an obstacle) to climb to the top of

Question 13

Pastoral

Answer 13

(adj) relating to country life, esp. of shepherds; rustic

Question 14

Superfluous

Answer 14

(adj) unnecessary; extra

Question 15

Avert

Answer 15

(v) to turn away

Question 16

Mandate

Answer 16

(n) a command; an order

Question 17

Proscribe

Answer 17

(v) to prohibit or forbid; to denounce

Question 18

Consanguinity

Answer 18

(n) blood relationship

Question 19

Prone

Answer 19

(adj) tending or likely to do something; lying face down

Question 20

Credible

Answer 20

(adj) capable of being believed

Question 21

Complicity

Answer 21

(n) involvement as an accomplice in a crime or wrongful act

Question 22

Kudos

Answer 22

(n) glory; fame

Question 23

Fruitless

Answer 23

(adj) without results; unprofitable

Question 24

Paucity

Answer 24

(n) smallness of number; scarcity

Question 25

Sycophant

Answer 25

(n) one who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence