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Question 1

laudable

Answer 1

praiseworthy

Question 2

spartan

Answer 2

unconcerned with comfort

Question 3

cerebral

Answer 3

brainy

A CEREBRAL analysis of most pop music finds it to be simple and childish

Question 4

artless

Answer 4

without deception

Despite the president’s seemingly ARTLESS speech, he was a skilled and ruthless negotiator.

Question 5

jingoist

Answer 5

overly patriotic

Question 6

impregnable

Answer 6

indestructible

As a child, Amy would build pillow castles and pretend they were IMPREGNABLE fortresses.

Question 7

celerity

Answer 7

quickness

We aim to respond to customers’ questions with CELERITY and accuracy, with no longer than a 24-hour wait time

Question 8

relegate

Answer 8

lower in position

When Dexter was unable to fulfill his basic duties, instead of firing him, the boss relegated him to kitchen cleanup.

Question 9

malinger

Answer 9

avoid(er of) work

At one time, our country was full of hardworking respectful people, but now it seems that everyone is a MALINGER with little inclination to work.

Question 10

enmity

Answer 10

hate

Question 11

erudite

Answer 11

scholarly

Before the internet, the library was typically where you would find ERUDITE readers.

Question 12

destitute

Answer 12

poor; lacking food, clothing, and shelter.

Tom is at first DESTITUTE but through the grace of a priest, he makes something of his life.

Lands are generally destitute of vegetation.

Question 13

diabolical

Answer 13

wicked

Question 14

exacting

Answer 14

demanding

Question 15

resurgent

Answer 15

rising again

Question 16

reproach

Answer 16

criticize

Question 17

clemency

Answer 17

mercy

Phillips was nearly begging the judge for CLEMENCY.

Question 18

antedate

Answer 18

precede

Question 19

solicitous

Answer 19

anxious to please