Batch 6

Question 1

idealistic

Answer 1

1. perfectionist, dreamy, unrealistic, imaginative, impractical

‘Often, I have such an idealistic picture of a better world in my head, but it’s too unrealistic,” Mr. Forkle sighed.

Question 2

compensate

Answer 2

1. give someone something (usually money) as recognition of loss / injury

“If only compensation existed in this world,” Sophie harrumphed.

2. reduce something unwelcome / unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect

“Edaline and Grady were hoping to compensate Brant’s past with care and custard bursts”

Question 3

principled

Answer 3

1. a righteous, ethical person / behaviour with a recognition of right and wrong

‘I was hoping all of the Councillors were principled… but here we got Dame Alina!’ Dex exclaimed.

Question 4

parsimonious

Answer 4

1. stingy in money

“Scrooge is a parsimonious man”

Question 5

dogmatic

Answer 5

1. expressing opinions strongly as if they were facts

“Sophie didn’t want to be dogmatic about what she believed”

Question 6

astute

Answer 6

1. having / showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

“Shelby Holmes is an astute lil gurl”

Question 7

pithy

Answer 7

1. a language / style with vigourous expression
2. a plant / fruit with “pith”