Vocabulary

Question 1

Lothario

Answer 1

A man who behaves selfishly and irresponsibly in his sexual relationships with women.

Question 2

Didactic

Answer 2

Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

Question 3

Apotheosis

Answer 3

The highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.

Question 4

Bemused

Answer 4

Puzzled, confused, or bewildered.

Question 5

Oblong

Answer 5

Having an elongated shape, as a rectangle or an oval.

Question 6

Quandary

Answer 6

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

Question 7

Luddite

Answer 7

A person opposed to new technology or ways of working.

Question 8

Neophyte

Answer 8

A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.

Question 9

Quixotic

Answer 9

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

Question 10

Indictment

Answer 10

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Question 11

Upholstery

Answer 11

Soft, padded textile covering that is fixed to furniture such as armchairs and sofas.

Question 12

Avarice

Answer 12

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 13

Apoplectic

Answer 13

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

Question 14

Indignant

Answer 14

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 15

Umbrage

Answer 15

Offense or annoyance.

Question 16

Furtive

Answer 16

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

Question 17

Lassitude

Answer 17

A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

Question 18

Dither

Answer 18

Be indecisive.