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Question 1

amorphous(adjective)

Answer 1

having no fixed form or shape

Question 2

entrench(v)

Answer 2

to firmly establish something, an idea or problem, so that it cannot be changed

Question 3

travails(n)

Answer 3

the difficulties that are experienced as part of a particular situation

Question 4

twinge(v)

Answer 4

a sudden short feeling of physical and mental pain

Question 5

braggart(adj)

Answer 5

someone who proudly talks a lot about themselves or their achievements or possessions

Question 6

palatial(adj)

Answer 6

a palatial house is large and beautiful

Question 7

connive(v)

Answer 7

to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage

Question 8

misshapen(adj)

Answer 8

having an unusual shape

Question 9

plod(v)

Answer 9

to walk taking slow steps, as if your feet are heavy

Question 10

subside(v)

Answer 10

if a condition subsides, it becomes less effective and strong

Question 11

rodomontade(adj-v)

Answer 11

talk or behavior that is boastful and exaggerated

Question 12

decry(v)

Answer 12

to criticize something as bad, worthless, or unnecessary

Question 13

chicanery(v)

Answer 13

clever, dishonest talk or behavior that is used to deceive people

Question 14

pretext(n)

Answer 14

a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason

Question 15

stratagem(n)

Answer 15

a carefully planned way of achieving something or dealing with something, often involving tricks

Question 16

uppity(adj)

Answer 16

an uppity person behaves in an unpleasant way because they think that they are more important than they really are

Question 17

castigate(v)

Answer 17

to criticize someone or something severely

Question 18

valorous(adj)

Answer 18

showing great courage

Question 19

composite(adj)

Answer 19

something that is made of various different parts

Question 20

repugnant(adj)

Answer 20

if behavior or beliefs, or etc. are repugnant, they are very unpleasant, causing a feeling of disgust