Set 1

Question 1

To rise above or beyond, exceed

Answer 1

Transcend

Question 2

A pause or gap in a sequence series or process

Answer 2

Hiatus

Question 3

Narrow in mind or outlook; limited or backward

Answer 3

Provincial

Question 4

Excessive indulgence, dulled; impassive

Answer 4

Jaded

Question 5

Excessive self indulgence; overly luxurious

Answer 5

Decadence

Question 6

A hint or indirect suggestion (in a derogatory sense)

Answer 6

Innuendo

Question 7

Presented with no “sugar coating”; vivid, shocking; giving explicit details of crimes or sexual matters

Answer 7

Lurid

Question 8

Lacking freshness or originality due to over usage

Answer 8

Hackneyed

Question 9

Worthy; deserving recognition and praise

Answer 9

Meritorious

Question 10

A special right or privilege; special quality showing excellence

Answer 10

Prerogative

Question 11

Offense or annoyance

Answer 11

Umbrage

Question 12

Pious; trying too hard to give an impression of sincerity

Answer 12

Unctuous

Question 13

A combination union or merger

Answer 13

Coalition

Question 14

To mediate in a disagreement

Answer 14

Intercede

Question 15

To make easier, quiet, calm, satisfy, appease, quench

Answer 15

Assuage

Question 16

The expression of approval or favorable opinion; official approval

Answer 16

Approbation

Question 17

To draw forth or bring out

Answer 17

Elicit

Question 18

Express strong disapproval or disagreement

Answer 18

Expostulate

Question 19

Peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset.

Answer 19

Petulant

Question 20

To make a pretense of; imitate; to show the outer signs of

Answer 20

Simulate