Week 12

Question 1

partisan

Answer 1

n -a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Question 2

pique

Answer 2

V - to excite interest

Question 3

satirical

Answer 3

adj - containing or using satire.

Question 4

cajole

Answer 4

v - persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

Question 5

capitulate

Answer 5

v - to surrender.

Question 6

egregious

Answer 6

adj - outstandingly bad; shocking.

Question 7

premonition

Answer 7

n - a strong feeling that something is about to happen, esp. something unpleasant.

Question 8

prestigious

Answer 8

adj - inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.

Question 9

reverent

Answer 9

adj - feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Question 10

stupor

Answer 10

n - a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.

Question 11

sycophant

Answer 11

n - a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Question 12

urbane

Answer 12

adj - sophisticated; polished

Question 13

zany

Answer 13

Adj -comical; whimsical

Question 14

aberration

Answer 14

n - a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Question 15

composure

Answer 15

n - the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.