September 7th 2021

Question 1

quip

Answer 1

“A witty saying or remark”
A quip — a short, witty comment — can be pleasant, wise, or sarcastic, but usually carries an element of humor.

A successful quip must sound offhand, as though it were an afterthought, even if the speaker has been honing the statement for days.

The quip was humorous as it’s a reference to the relationship between actresses Sarah Paulson, 46, and Holland Taylor, 78, who boast a 32-year age difference.

Question 2

impending

Answer 2

If something is impending, it is about to happen.
The word impending often refers to something threatening or frightening.

impending doom, impending disaster.

The impending doom of our world has been discussed and debated for 2000 years maybe even longer.

As the weeks went by, however, there were gathering signs of impending crisis, soon to be etched in the faces of concerned Afghans who ultimately decided they had no choice but to flee.

Question 3

reservation

Answer 3

An unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly.

Question 4

foible

Answer 4

A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to and individual.

Question 5

perturbed

Answer 5

When you’re perturbed, you’re upset by something, and rattled enough by it to be thrown off your usual calmness into a state of confusion.