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Question 1

unctuous

Answer 1

used to describe someone who speaks and behaves in a way that is meant to seem friendly and polite but that is unpleasant because it is obviously not sincere

Question 2

veneration

Answer 2

respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person

Question 3

rudimentary

Answer 3

basic or simple; not very developed or advance

Question 4

panegyric

Answer 4

something (such as a speech or a piece of writing) that praises someone or something

Question 5

diatribe

Answer 5

an angry and usually long speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

Question 6

fruition

Answer 6

the state of being real or complete

Question 7

pragmatist

Answer 7

a reasonable and logical way of doing things or thinking of problems based on dealing with specific situations instead of on ideas and theories