Word Group 2- Yr10

Question 1

To put off or delay until a later time

Answer 1

Procrastinate

Question 2

Not wiling to compromise; maintaining an attitude

Answer 2

Intransigent

Question 3

Distracted or frantic

Answer 3

Frenetic

Question 4

Without cause; unjustified / done without reason

Answer 4

Gratuitous

Question 5

Insincere flattery given to gain advantage

Answer 5

Sycophantic

Question 6

Mentally slow or emotionally insensitive

Answer 6

Obtuse

Question 7

Something or someone that one dislikes

Answer 7

Anathema

Question 8

A division or contrast between 2 things that are or are represented as being opposed or different

Answer 8

Dichotomy

Question 9

To make (pain, emotion) more intense

Answer 9

Exacerbate

Question 10

Having the freedom to govern itself

Answer 10

Autonomous

Question 11

A remedy for all diseases or ills

Answer 11

Panacea

Question 12

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation

Answer 12

Misnomer

Question 13

Proving psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions

Answer 13

Cathartic

Question 14

Having or seeming to have the ability to be everywhere at once

Answer 14

Ubiquitous

Question 15

A trite, dull, or obvious remark or statement

Answer 15

Platitude