Week 4-5

Question 1

Abhor

Answer 1

Hate, or utterly detest

Question 2

Coerce

Answer 2

Force, compel, bully. Intimidate

Question 3

Embezzle

Answer 3

Steal, rob, siphon off. It’s nearly always to do with money.

Question 4

Insatiable

Answer 4

Greedy, can’t be satisfied, ravenous. E.g. insatiable appetite, Insatiable appetite for knowledge

Question 5

Inveterate

Answer 5

Incurable, hardened, long-standing, hard-core, deep rooted, unchangeable

Question 6

Staid

Answer 6

Serious, sober, reserved, solemn, self-restraint

Question 7

Render

Answer 7

Make, create, give, show, provide

Question 8

Decry

Answer 8

Condemn, publicly criticise, denounce, put down

Question 9

Brazen

Answer 9

Bold, defiant, obvious, shameless

Question 10

Morose

Answer 10

Sullen, miserable, moody, sad, depressed, pessimistic

Question 11

Nuance

Answer 11

Subtle aspect, detail, hue

Question 12

Obtuse

Answer 12

Unintelligent, slow, stupid, dim

Question 13

Generate

Answer 13

Bring into existence, produce, create, cause, initiate

Question 14

Zenith

Answer 14

Peak, climax, crest, high point, pinnacle, best bit