CD6

Question 1

syntax

Answer 1

Using words in the right place – that is, where a word appears in a sentence, and the rules of language

Question 2

nuance

Answer 2

A subtle difference in implication, or a hidden meaning

Question 3

didactic

Answer 3

Written or presented in a format designed to be educational or instructional, especially in terms of moral or religious matters

Question 4

hackneyed

Answer 4

Overused, trite, banal; something repeated so often that it has lost its original significance

Question 5

badinage

Answer 5

Banter, playful remarks, or repartee

Question 6

cosmos

Answer 6

Everything that exists

Question 7

permeate

Answer 7

To spread throughout something

Question 8

integral

Answer 8

An essential part of a larger whole, something that is necessary to achieve a desired result

Question 9

sacrosanct

Answer 9

sacrosanct

Something that people believe should not be altered or changed, because it’s perfect the way it is

Question 10

consummate

Answer 10

Means the absolute best, and describes someone who has completely mastered a skill, who is the acme of perfection in that aspect or talent

Question 11

impervious

Answer 11

Immune to or not affected by something

Question 12

robust

Answer 12

Strong and vigorous, sound and healthy

Question 13

prevalent

Answer 13

Dominant or most widespread, something that is strongest or superior, overcoming everything else

Question 14

titanic

Answer 14

Something that has great power, strength, and force

Question 15

redoubtable

Answer 15

Someone aweinspiring or worthy of respect

Question 16

subtle

Answer 16

So blended in with its surroundings that it takes an effort to bring it to the forefront

Question 17

tentative

Answer 17

Uncertain or experimental, trying something out

Question 18

inchoate

Answer 18

Unformed, rudimentary, and without a final set of rules or order

Question 19

amorphous

Answer 19

Without a clear form, unorganized, not clearly identifiable as something specific

Question 20

diffuse

Answer 20

Spread out more or less evenly

Question 21

culinary

Answer 21

Related to cooking, or to the kitchen

Question 22

redolent

Answer 22

Having a strong odor of something – either good or bad

Question 23

carnivorous

Answer 23

Meat-eating

Question 24

replete

Answer 24

“full of”

Question 25

complement

Answer 25

To complete

Question 26

parsimonious

Answer 26

Unwilling to spend money

Question 27

prudent

Answer 27

Careful or practical

Question 28

appreciate

Answer 28

Increase in value over time

Question 29

philanthropy

Answer 29

Giving money to support a cause or institution

Question 30

gratuity

Answer 30

A gift or reward for service