Week 2

Question 1

Pragmatic

Answer 1

dealing with things practically

Question 2

dealing with things practically

Answer 2

pragmatic

Question 3

pompous

Answer 3

solemn, or self-important

Question 4

solemn, or self-important

Answer 4

pompous

Question 5

reticent

Answer 5

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

Question 6

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

Answer 6

reticent

Question 7

disgruntled

Answer 7

anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Question 8

anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Answer 8

disgruntled

Question 9

malicious

Answer 9

intending or intended to do harm

Question 10

intending or intended to do harm

Answer 10

malicious

Question 11

didactic

Answer 11

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

Question 12

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

Answer 12

didactic

Question 13

whimsical

Answer 13

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Question 14

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Answer 14

whimsical

Question 15

enticing

Answer 15

attractive or tempting; alluring

Question 16

attractive or tempting; alluring

Answer 16

enticing

Question 17

contemptuous

Answer 17

scornful