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Question 1

Indigence

Answer 1

State of extreme poverty

Years after she left her job, she is still stuck in indigence.

Question 2

Opulence

Answer 2

(N) extreme wealth or luxury

The kind never hesitated to display his opulence.

Question 3

Innocuous

Answer 3

(Adj) harmless

The man found it difficult to have an argument in innocuous language.

Question 4

Pernicious

Answer 4

(Adj) subtly or gradually harmful

The disease progressed in a pernicious manner and by the time it had been detected, it was too late.

Question 5

Probity

Answer 5

(N) strong moral principles; truth and honesty

All the aunties admired Kate for her probity.

Question 6

Parsimony

Answer 6

(N)stinginess in terms of money

Her friends were annoyed by her parsimony.

Question 7

Precocity

Answer 7

(N) unusually advanced or mature in mental development

The precocious fifth grader enrolled himseldbin the c

Question 8

Ignoble

Answer 8

(Adj) not honourable in character or purpose

Question 9

Odium

Answer 9

(N) general or widespread disgust harboured by someone as a result of their actions

Question 10

Destitution

Answer 10

(N.) A state of extreme poverty where one cannot provide for himself/herself

Question 11

Vagrant

Answer 11

(Adj) homeleas

Question 12

Florid

Answer 12

(Adj) 1. Having a red or flushed complexion

2. Excessively complicated or elaborate

Question 13

Maladroit

Answer 13

(Adj) inefficiently inept or clumsy

Question 14

Harbringer

Answer 14

(N) the forerunner of something

Question 15

Rife

Answer 15

(Adj) of common occurrence; widespread

Question 16

Incongruous

Answer 16

(Adj) not in harmony with other aspects or surroundings; unsuitable

Question 17

Fortuitous

Answer 17

(Adj) happening by chance as opposed to intuition

Question 18

Reverence

Answer 18

(N) deep respect

Question 19

Fastidious

Answer 19

(Adj) very attentive and concerned about accuracy and detail

Question 20

Iconoclastic

Answer 20

(Adj) criticising or attacking a cherished belief or institution

Question 21

Polemical

Answer 21

(Adj) of or involving critical or disputatious writing or speech

Question 22

Capricious

Answer 22

(Adj) given to sudden or unaccountable change in mood

Or behaviour

Question 23

Circumscribe

Answer 23

(V) restrict (within limits)

Question 24

Disquieting

Answer 24

(Adj) inducing feelings of anxiety and worry

Question 25

Frivolous

Answer 25

(Adj) not having any serious purpose or value

Question 26

Aceede

Answer 26

(V) 1. Agree | 2. Assume an office or position

Question 27

Imperious

Answer 27

(Adj) arrogant and domineering

Question 28

Belligerent

Answer 28

(Adj) hostile and aggressive

Question 29

Thorny

Answer 29

(Adj) causing distress, difficulty or trouble

Question 30

Penitent

Answer 30

(Adj) feeling sorrow or regret for having done something wrong; repentant

Question 31

Impetuous

Answer 31

(Adj) 1.acting or done quickly without thought or care | 2. Moving forcefully or rapidly

Question 32

Rumination

Answer 32

(N) deep consideration and thought

Question 33

Besiege

Answer 33

(V) 1.to surround and harass | 2. Inundate with suggestions and complaints

Question 34

Restive

Answer 34

(Adj) unable to remain still silent or submissive often due to boredom or dissatisfaction

Question 35

Placid

Answer 35

(Adj) calm and peaceful

Question 36

Placid

Answer 36

(Adj) calm and peaceful

Question 37

Skittish

Answer 37

(Adj) 1.nervous or excitable; easily scared | 2. Playfully frivolous

Question 37

Skittish

Answer 37

(Adj) 1.nervous or excitable; easily scared | 2. Playfully frivolous

Question 38

Unseemly

Answer 38

(Adj) not proper or appropriate

Question 39

Decorous

Answer 39

(Adj) polite and restrained; proper

Question 40

Prosaic

Answer 40

(Adj) lacking imagination or originality. Commonplace

Question 41

Trite

Answer 41

(Adj) lacking originality or freshness ; dull

Question 42

Intractable

Answer 42

(Adj) hard to control or deal with

Question 43

Prolixity

Answer 43

(Adj) long and wordy

Question 44

Impervious

Answer 44

(Adj) Impenetrable