Words

Question 0

Consular

Answer 0

An official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city and protect the States citizens and interests there.
the british consul in Israel

Question 1

Ostensibly

Answer 1

Appears to be true but not necessarily so

Question 3

Consul (Rome)

Answer 3

In Rome one of two magistrates who jointly ruled the Republic

Question 4

Conceit

Answer 4

excessive pride in oneself

Question 5

dictum

Answer 5

a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source

Question 6

reproachful

Answer 6

expressing disapproval or disappointment

Question 7

aloof

Answer 7

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Question 8

remiss

Answer 8

lacking care or attention to duty; negligent

it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information.

Question 9

vehement

Answer 9

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Question 10

ostentation

Answer 10

the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress. the office was spacious, but without any trace of ostentation.

Question 11

untenable

Answer 11

(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection: this argument is clearly untenable.

Question 12

notoriety

Answer 12

the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed: the song has gained some notoriety in the press | she has a certain notoriety.

Question 13

callous

Answer 13

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others:
his callous comments about the murder made me shiver.

Question 14

intransigent

Answer 14

unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.

Question 15

pugnacity

Answer 15

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight