Words

Question 1

Approbation

Answer 1

(noun) An expression of approval; praise

Question 2

Benighted

Answer 2

Existing in a state of moral, cultural, or intellectual darkness; unenlightened

Question 3

Bourgeois

Answer 3

1. The middle class
2. Very mediocre

Question 4

Credo

Answer 4

A strongly held belief; a guide to one’s action

Question 5

Empirical

Answer 5

Based on experience or observation as opposed to theory

Question 6

Eschew

Answer 6

To stay away from; to shun, especially on practical or moral grounds

Question 7

Expatiate

Answer 7

to speak or write about in great detail

Question 8

Iconoclast

Answer 8

one who doesn’t follow established beliefs, customs, or institutions. (rebel)

Question 9

Indigence

Answer 9

An extreme level of poverty

Question 10

Laudable

Answer 10

(adj) Praiseworthy (different from approbation because it is an action word not a noun)

Question 11

Mandate

Answer 11

1. A clear command
2. To require or order

Question 12

Ostensible

Answer 12

only seemingly so; apparent.
(an excuse)

Question 13

Recalcitrant

Answer 13

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline. (stubborn)

Question 14

Regurgitate

Answer 14

1. To digest from the stomach
2. To repeat mindlessly what one has learned

Question 15

Risible

Answer 15

Provoking or causing laughter