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Question 1

Sophomoric

Answer 1

Refers to someone that is poorly informed and immature

Immature

Question 2

Limpid

Answer 2

Completely clear

Transparent

Question 3

Inkling

Answer 3

Slight knowledge; hint

Clue

Question 4

Omnipotent

Answer 4

Ultimate power and influence

Powerful

Question 5

Gnarled

Answer 5

Rough and twisted especially with age

Question 6

Palatable

Answer 6

Pleasant to taste

Tasty

Question 7

Spontaneous

Answer 7

Unforced, voluntary

Question 8

Rancor

Answer 8

Bitterness, spite, hate

Question 9

Indemnity

Answer 9

Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden
Compensation, insurance

Question 10

Brash

Answer 10

Rude, arrogant

Question 11

Exult

Answer 11

Joyful, jubilant

Question 12

Deviate

Answer 12

To stray especially from a standard or topic

Question 13

Ardent

Answer 13

Zealous, passionate

Question 14

Emaciated

Answer 14

Very thin especially from lack of nutrition

Skeletal

Question 15

Allocate

Answer 15

Distribute, ration, apportion

Question 16

Capricious

Answer 16

Unstable, random, inconstant

Question 17

Chastise

Answer 17

Punish, criticize

Question 18

Assiduous

Answer 18

Showing great care and perseverance

Careful

Question 19

Copious

Answer 19

Plentiful, lavish