Set 4: Your 113th

Question 1

very large in number

Answer 1

myriad

Question 2

an underlying feeling or influence, especially one that is contrary to the prevailing atmosphere and is not expressed openly

Answer 2

undercurrent

Question 3

real or genuine.

Answer 3

bona fide

Question 4

critical observation or examination.

Answer 4

scrutiny

Question 5

an idiot — a person without much common sense or intelligence.

Answer 5

simpleton

Question 6

adjective
(of two or more people or groups) in conflict with each other.

Answer 6

warring

Question 7

field or domain of activity or interest.

Answer 7

realm

Question 8

become dry and shriveled.

Answer 8

wither

Question 9

who practices social equality

Answer 9

democrat

Question 10

having or showing the symptoms of a fever.

Answer 10

feverish

Question 11

pay attention to; take notice of.

Answer 11

heed

Question 12

an indefinite and very long period of time.

Answer 12

eons

Question 13

a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

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dogma

Question 14

involving or serving as an aid to learning, discovery, or problem-solving by experimental and especially trial-and-error methods. .

Answer 14

heuristics

Question 15

person who enjoys an activity that appears to be painful or tedious.

Answer 15

masochist

Question 16

some of the world’s largest monkeys.

Answer 16

baboons

Question 17

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

Answer 17

prevalent

Question 18

succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.

Answer 18

induce

Question 19

state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.

Answer 19

anarchy

Question 20

verb:
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

Answer 20

grapple

Question 21

is the rendered fat of cattle and sheep predominantly, although other animals can be brought into the equation, such as horses, goats and other dead stock.

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tallow

Question 22

overbalance or become unsteady and fall slowly.

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topple

Question 23

extremely small; tiny.

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miniscule

Question 24

a cruel and oppressive ruler.

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tyrant

Question 25

the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise.

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teleology

Question 26

adj: especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed.

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succint

Question 27

full of danger or risk.

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perilous

Question 28

is a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless.

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nihilism

Question 29

noun a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.

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disparity

Question 30

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

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docile

Question 31

not fresh; vapid or flat, as beverages; dry or hardened, as bread. Synonyms: insipid, sour, tasteless, hard.

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stale

Question 32

most noticeable or important.

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salient

Question 33

adjective stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

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obstinate

Question 34

in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

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shabby

Question 35

a confusing and difficult problem or question.

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conundrum

Question 36

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

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abstain

Question 37

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

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disdain

Question 38

adj: (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

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convivial

Question 39

adj: completely engrossing; compelling.

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riveting

Question 40

be or go beyond the range or limits of (something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division). ; surpass

Answer 40

transcend