Set 10

Question 1

Paramount

Answer 1

more important than anything else; supreme.
“the interests of the child are of paramount importance”

Question 2

Tantamount

Answer 2

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
“the resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt”

Question 3

Nominal

Answer 3

in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are:

” She’s the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy.”

secondary meaning:

(of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost.
“some firms charge only a nominal fee for the service”

Question 4

Notional

Answer 4

existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea.

“notional budgets for hospital and community health services”

Question 5

Prudent, judicious, sagacious

Answer 5

Wise, showing good judgement; acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”

Question 6

Astute

Answer 6

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
“an astute businessman”

Question 7

Obscure

Answer 7

adjective
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
“his origins and parentage are obscure”

verb
keep from being seen; conceal.
“gray clouds obscure the sun”

Question 8

Indolent

Answer 8

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
“they were indolent and addicted to a life of pleasure”

Question 9

Nonchalant

Answer 9

(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

“I’m just a chill guy; I’m nonchalant”

Question 10

Emblematic of

Answer 10

serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic; representative
“this case is emblematic of a larger problem”