Set 6

Question 0

Penchant

Answer 0

[n] a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

“he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs”

Question 1

Nonplussed

Answer 1

[adj] (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

“he would be completely nonplussed and embarrassed at the idea”

Question 2

Penury

Answer 2

[n] extreme poverty; destitution

“he died in a state of virtual penury”

Question 3

Phlegmatic

Answer 3

[adj] (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.

“calm · cool”

Question 4

Calibrate

Answer 4

[v] mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.

Question 5

Consternation

Answer 5

[n] feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

“I always welcomed clover, much to the consternation of the neighbors”

Question 6

Convoluted

Answer 6

[adj] (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow

“its convoluted narrative encompasses all manner of digressions”

Question 7

Deference

Answer 7

[n] humble submission and respect

“he addressed her with the deference due to age”

Question 8

Abscond

Answer 8

[v] leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft

“she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars”

Question 9

Arduous

Answer 9

[adj] involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

“an arduous journey”