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Question 1

Acquiescence

Answer 1

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest; agreement by silence.

Question 2

Haughty

Answer 2

arrogantly superior and disdainful; proud.

Question 3

Impertinence

Answer 3

lack of respect; rudeness; insolence.

Question 4

Indignant

Answer 4

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Question 5

Judiciously

Answer 5

with good judgment or sense; wisely.

Question 6

Obstreperous

Answer 6

noisy and difficult to control; unruly.

Question 7

Pensive

Answer 7

engaged in serious thought; reflective.

Question 8

Sordid

Answer 8

involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

Question 9

Subpoena

Answer 9

a writ ordering a person to attend a court; a legal order to appear.

Question 10

Venerable

Answer 10

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Question 11

Auspicious

Answer 11

conducive to success; favorable.

Question 12

Acquittal

Answer 12

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

Question 13

Aridity

Answer 13

dryness; lack of moisture; can refer to both climate and lack of emotion or interest.

Question 14

Contempt

Answer 14

the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless

Question 15

Diligently

Answer 15

in a way that shows care and effort in one’s work or duties; industriously.

Question 15

Impasse

Answer 15

a situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock.

Question 16

Innocuous

Answer 16

not harmful or offensive; harmless.

Question 17

Reprimand

Answer 17

a formal expression of disapproval.

Question 18

Subtle

Answer 18

making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something; not obvious.

Question 19

Vigil

Answer 19

a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.