Week 8

Question 1

aprocryphal

Answer 1

adj. of doubtful authorship or authenticity

Question 2

incredulous

Answer 2

adj. skeptical; disbelieving

Question 3

disingenuous

Answer 3

adj. lacking in frankness, candor or sincerity

Question 4

obsequious

Answer 4

adj. obedient and servile; overly flattering

Question 5

prevaricate

Answer 5

v. to lie

Question 6

specious

Answer 6

adj. pleasing to the eye, but deceptive

Question 7

spurious

Answer 7

adj. not genuine, authentic, or true; not from claimed source

Question 8

sycophant

Answer 8

n. a self seeking brown-noser; someone who overly flatters

Question 9

scant

Answer 9

adj. barely sufficient in amount or quantity; meager

Question 10

exude

Answer 10

v. to project or display conspicuously; radiate

Question 11

jovial

Answer 11

adj. possessing a hearty, joyous humor; jolly