Set 10

Question 0

Pragmatic

Answer 0

[adj] dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

“a pragmatic approach to politics”

Question 1

Porous

Answer 1

[adj] (of a rock or other material) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass.

Question 2

Pristine

Answer 2

[adj] in its original condition; unspoiled

“pristine copies of an early magazine”

Question 3

Probity

Answer 3

[n] the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

“financial probity”

Question 4

Prodigious

Answer 4

[adj] remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

“the stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel”

Question 5

Prudent

Answer 5

[adj] 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

Solicitous

Answer 6

[adj] characterized by or showing interest or concern

“she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students”

Question 7

Surfeit

Answer 7

[n] an excessive amount of something

“a surfeit of food and drink”

Question 8

Tortuous

Answer 8

[adj] full of twists and turns

“the route is remote and tortuous”

Question 9

Tractable

Answer 9

[adj] (of a person or animal) easy to control or influence

“tractable dogs that have had some obedience training”