Set 20

Question 1

abreast

Answer 1

side by side and facing the same way

alongside or level with something

Question 2

confound

Answer 2

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations

mix up (something) with something else

Question 3

digression

Answer 3

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

Question 4

discrepancy

Answer 4

an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

Question 5

duplicitous

Answer 5

deceitful

Question 6

expedient

Answer 6

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral

Question 7

fabricate

Answer 7

invent (something) in order to deceive

construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components

Question 7

glum

Answer 7

looking or feeling dejected; orose

Question 8

harbinger

Answer 8

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another / indicator

Question 9

intrinsic

Answer 9

belonging naturally; essential

Question 10

largesse

Answer 10

generosity n bestowing money or gifts upon others

Question 11

libertine

Answer 11

a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles

a freethinker in matters of religion

Question 12

malfeasance

Answer 12

wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official

Question 13

manifest

Answer 13

show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance; demonstrate

a document listing ship’s contents, cargo, passengers and crew for use of customs officers

Question 14

modish

Answer 14

conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable

Question 15

nascent

Answer 15

(especially of process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential

Question 16

perennial

Answer 16

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring

Question 17

pious

Answer 17

devoutly religious

(of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled

Question 18

providential

Answer 18

occurring at a favorable time; opportune

involving divine foresight or providence

Question 19

prowess

Answer 19

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field

bravery in battle

Question 20

schism

Answer 20

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

Question 21

slander

Answer 21

make false and damaging statements about (someone)

Question 22

stalwart

Answer 22

loyal reliable and hard-working

Question 23

supplicate

Answer 23

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

Question 24

terse

Answer 24

sparing in the use of words; abrupt

Question 25

tirade

Answer 25

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

Question 26

vanquish

Answer 26

defeat thoroughly / conquer

Question 27

woeful

Answer 27

characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery

very bad; deplorable