Word Smart

Question 0

Advocate

Answer 0

Verb
To publicly say that sth should be done

“Those who advocate doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer. “

Question 1

Provocative

Answer 1

Adj exciting; attracting attention.

Provocative behavior, remarks, etc are intended to make ppl angry or upset, or cause a lot of discussion.

Provocative comment/remark/statement

Question 2

Arrogant

Answer 2

Adj
Behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other ppl

“He was unbearably arrogant.”

Question 3

Contempt

Answer 3

Noun U
A feeling that someone or sth is not important and deserves no respect

“How could she have loved a man who so clearly held her in contempt?”

Question 4

Profound

Answer 4

Adj

1. Having a strong influence or effect
2. Deep
   a. Showing strong, serious feelings.
   b. Showing great knowledge and understanding.
   c. Literary deep or far below the surface of something)

“Her work touches something profound in the human psyche.”

Question 5

Digress

Answer 5

Verb I
To talk or write about something that is not your main subject

“Do you mind if I digress for a moment?”

Digression (noun)
“After several long digressions he finally reached the interesting part of story.”

Question 6

Tenacious

Answer 6

Adj
Determined to do sth and unwilling to stop trying even when the situation becomes different

“Tenacious negotiator” like Tad!

Question 7

Denounce

Answer 7

Verb T
To express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in public

“They denounced the police or probing into their private lives.”

Question 8

Pragmatic

Answer 8

Adj
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas

“He advocated the pragmatic pursuit of self-interest and power.”
“Williams took a more pragmatic approach to management problems.”