Wordly Wise - Lesson 6

Question 1

Like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent

Answer 1

Avuncular

Question 2

Combining elements from a variety of sources

Answer 2

Eclectic

Question 3

Habitual or deeply rooted ; persistent

Answer 3

Inveterate

Question 4

Clear-sighted; shrewd

Answer 4

Perspicacious

Question 5

Someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned

Answer 5

Anathema

Question 6

Extremely generous; liberal in giving

Answer 6

Munificent

Question 8

Relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual

Answer 8

Intrinsic

Question 9

1. To satisfy

2. To lessen or reduce the intensity of

Answer 9

Assuage

Question 9

Sociable; conceded with good company and festivities

Answer 9

Convivial

Question 10

Begging to exist; emerging

Answer 10

Nascent

Question 11

Tending to favor or assist; encouraging

Answer 11

Propitious

Question 12

A short witty poem or saying

Answer 12

Epigram

Question 13

A very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate

Answer 13

Mogul

Question 14

To explain in detail; to set forth

Answer 14

Expound

Question 15

One who is indifferent to or disdainful of intellectual values

Smugly ignorant of artistic or intellectual qualities

Answer 15

Philistine