2:19, 2:20

Question 1

the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication

Answer 1

equivocation

Question 2

the tendency to be wrong or make mistakes

Answer 2

fallibility

Question 3

declaration that’s made emphatically, especially as part of an argument or as if it’s to be understood as a statement of fact

Answer 3

assertion

Question 4

to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive

Answer 4

captivate

Question 5

a somber song or lament expressing mourning or grief

Answer 5

dirgelike

Question 6

every day, informal speech used by people in a particular region or community

Answer 6

vernacular

Question 7

linguistic style used for casual and informal communication

Answer 7

colloquial

Question 8

focuses on intentionally living with fewer possessions, emphasizing essential items and rejecting excess

Answer 8

minimalist

Question 9

one has been killed or suffered greatly for their religious or political beliefs, or for the sake of a cause they believe in

Answer 9

martyr

Question 10

trust and friendship among a group of people who have usually known each other for a long time or gone through some kind of experience together

Answer 10

comradery

Question 11

someone holding onto false beliefs that are not based in reality, even in the face of evidence to the contrary

Answer 11

delusional

Question 12

something that is prone to sudden, unpredictable change, whether it’s a substance’s tendency to evaporate, a situation’s potential for violence, or a person’s quick-tempered behavior

Answer 12

volatile

Question 13

feeling or action is one that you have or do because you are expecting something to happen soon

Answer 13

anticipatory

Question 14

an exaggerated or hyperbolical expression of praise

Answer 14

superlatives

Question 15

one who has legal right or exclusive title to something

Answer 15

proprietor

Question 16

means of support, maintenance, or subsistence

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sustenance

Question 17

excessive willingness to serve or obey, often with a lack of self-respect, overly submissive and flattering, almost like a slave.

Answer 17

servilely

Question 18

in a way that lacks respect, often for something or someone that is generally considered sacred or important

Answer 18

irreverently

Question 19

friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to

Answer 19

affably

Question 20

something understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; it’s recondite, secret, or confidential

Answer 20

esoteric