Week 9

Question 1

Egotist

Answer 1

A conceited and self centered person

Question 2

Eke

Answer 2

To live off meager resources, to scrape by

Question 3

Elude

Answer 3

Escape understanding

Question 4

Entice

Answer 4

Get someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises

Question 5

Euphoria

Answer 5

A feeling of Great (usually exaggerated) elation

Question 6

Foolhardy

Answer 6

Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequence

Question 7

Futile

Answer 7

Producing no results or effect; unproductive of success

Question 8

Goad

Answer 8

Urge on with unpleasant comments

Question 9

Illicit

Answer 9

Contrary to or forbidden by law

Question 10

Impending

Answer 10

Close in time, about to occur

Question 11

Inkling

Answer 11

A slight suggestion or vague understanding

Question 12

Irk

Answer 12

Irritate or vex

Question 13

Jargon

Answer 13

A characteristic language of a particular group

Question 14

Malevolent

Answer 14

Wishing it appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense will or hatred

Question 15

Muted

Answer 15

Softened, subdued

Question 16

Prevail

Answer 16

Be widespread in a particular area at a particular time;be current

Question 17

Prevail

Answer 17

Prove superior

Question 18

Pristine

Answer 18

Unspoiled, untouched (usu. of nature)

Question 19

Pristine

Answer 19

Immaculately clean and unused

Question 20

Rash

Answer 20

Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; imprudently incurring risk

Question 21

Rile

Answer 21

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritation

Question 22

Sentimental

Answer 22

Effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in art and music, and literature

Question 23

Serene

Answer 23

Calm and peaceful

Question 24

Tact

Answer 24

Consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense