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Question 1

Hibernian (adj.)

Answer 1

Of or concerning Ireland

Question 2

importune (v.)

Answer 2

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something

Question 3

placid (adj.)

Answer 3

(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited OR (especially of a place or stretch of water) calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity

Question 4

hirsute (adj.)

Answer 4

Hairy

Question 5

plebeian (adj.)

Answer 5

Of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome

Question 6

tutelary (adj.)

Answer 6

Serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

Question 7

vainglorious (adj.)

Answer 7

excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; overly vain

Question 8

immutable (adj.)

Answer 8

unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Question 9

convivial (adj.)

Answer 9

(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable OR (of a person)

Question 10

jaundiced (adj.)

Answer 10

having or affected by jaundice, in particular unnaturally yellow in complexion

Question 11

junta (n.)

Answer 11

a military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

Question 12

cynosure (n.)

Answer 12

a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration

Question 13

credulous (adj.)

Answer 13

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

Question 14

deprecate

Answer 14

Express disapproval of

Question 15

caitiff

Answer 15

a contemptible or cowardly person

Question 16

acrid

Answer 16

having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

Question 17

diaphanous

Answer 17

(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent

Question 18

clamorous

Answer 18

making a loud and confused noise OR expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands