Week 1

Question 1

Paucity

Answer 1

A lack of something

Question 2

Stem

Answer 2

To hold back or limit the flow or growth of something

Question 3

Indigenous

Answer 3

Originating in a certain area

Question 4

Insolvent

Answer 4

Unable to pay ones bills, bankrupt

Question 5

Affluent

Answer 5

Wealthy

Question 6

Vicarious

Answer 6

Felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another

Question 7

Animosity

Answer 7

Intense hostility

Question 8

Hodgepodge

Answer 8

A confusing mixture or jumble

Question 9

Antiquated

Answer 9

Old fashioned, belonging to an earlier period in time

Question 10

Apprehension

Answer 10

Fearful expectation

Question 11

Belittle

Answer 11

Lessen the importance, dignity, or reputation of

Question 12

Benign

Answer 12

Kind

Question 13

Benign

Answer 13

Not dangerous to health, not recurrent or progressive

Question 14

Candidness

Answer 14

The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

Question 15

Commendable

Answer 15

Worthy of high praise

Question 16

Complacent

Answer 16

Contented to a fault with oneself or one’s action

Question 17

Creditable

Answer 17

Deserving of praise but not that amazing

Question 18

Cumbersome

Answer 18

Difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

Question 19

Dearth

Answer 19

A lack of shortage

Question 20

Derisive

Answer 20

Abusing vocally, expressing contempt or ridicule

Question 21

Deter

Answer 21

Turn away from by persuasion

Question 22

Deter

Answer 22

Try to prevent, show opposition to

Question 23

Differentiate

Answer 23

Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait (sometimes in positive sense)

Question 24

Demean

Answer 24

To insult, to cause someone to lose dignity or respect