The Social Animal - David Brooks

Question 1

vestige

Answer 1

trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

Question 2

confabulates

Answer 2

1. engage in conversation, talk
2. fabricates imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory

Question 3

careen

Answer 3

move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction

Question 4

ameliorate

Answer 4

make something (bad or unsatisfactory) better

Question 5

wonk

Answer 5

person preoccupied with arcane details or procedures in a specialised field

Question 6

cogitate

Answer 6

think deeply about something; meditate or reflect

Question 7

gregarious

Answer 7

sociable, fond of company

Question 8

jaunt

Answer 8

short excursion or journey for pleasure

Question 9

proclivity

Answer 9

an inclination to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing

Question 10

paroxysms

Answer 10

sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity

Question 11

antithesis

Answer 11

a person or thing that is a direct opposite of someone or something else

Question 12

vehement

Answer 12

showing strong feeling; intense, passionate, forceful

Question 13

brazen

Answer 13

in a bold and shameless manner

Question 14

complaisance

Answer 14

disposition to pleased or comply