Quiz 2: 1.4-1.6

Question 1

Acumen

Answer 1

Keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters (i.e. being very good at something)
1.4

Question 2

Acerbic

Answer 2

Sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
1.4

Question 3

Assiduous

Answer 3

Showing great care, attention, and effort; marked by careful, constant attention or persistent application
1.4

Question 4

Miscreant

Answer 4

One who behaves criminally or viciously
1.4

Question 5

Misanthropic

Answer 5

Marked by a hatred or contempt for humankind
1.4

Question 6

Nefarious

Answer 6

Flagrantly wicked or impious
1.4

Question 7

Cupidity

Answer 7

Inordinate desire for wealth
1.5

Question 8

Dilatory

Answer 8

Tending of intending to cause delay; characterized by procrastination
1.5

Question 9

Cursory

Answer 9

Rapidly and often superficially performed or produced
1.5

Question 10

Disinterested

Answer 10

Free from selfish motive or personal interest
1.5

Question 11

Egregious

Answer 11

Conspicuously bad; blatant, flagrant, or glaring in error
1.5

Question 12

Encomium

Answer 12

Glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise
1.5

Question 13

Halcyon

Answer 13

Characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity; often used to describe an idyllic time in the past that is remembered as better than today
1.6

Question 14

Gesticulate

Answer 14

To make gestures, especially when speaking
1.6

Question 15

Fallible

Answer 15

Liable to be erroneous; capable of making mistake
1.6

Question 16

Indelible

Answer 16

That cannot be removed, erased, or washed away; making marks that cannot be easily removed
1.6

Question 17

Fallacy

Answer 17

A false or mistaken idea; erroneous character
1.6

Question 18

Exonerate

Answer 18

To relieve of responsibility, obligation, or hardship; to clear from accusation or blame
1.6