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Question 1

Cue

Answer 1

1. Anything that excites into action (stimulus)
2. A hint, intimation

Question 2

Antsy

Answer 2

Fidgety, uneasy or nervous

Question 3

Diderot effect
(t is silent in the end)

Answer 3

Buying a certain thing leads to a behavior of spiral consumption so we acquire many new things

Question 4

End cap

Answer 4

A rack or counter at the end of a store aisle used to display sale item

Question 5

Camisole

Answer 5

Garment worn to conceal the underwear

Question 6

Astute

Answer 6

Cunning

Question 7

Barf

Answer 7

Slang: vomit

Question 8

Tank the deal

Answer 8

Lose intentionally

Question 9

Schmuck

Answer 9

Stupid, obnoxious and contemptible person

Question 10

Schmuck

Answer 10

Stupid, obnoxious and contemptible person

Question 11

Asterisk

Answer 11

1. Symbol *
2. Any factor or element which makes the otherwise outstanding achievement less impressive (two favorites were injured in the practice, so his win comes with an asterisk attached
3. A minor or insignificant person or a thing

Question 12

Parable

Answer 12

Statement or comment conveys a meaning by using comparison or analogy

Question 13

Brawl

Answer 13

1. An angry, rough, noisy fight esp one engaged under the influence of alcohol
2. Slang: a large noisy party

Question 14

Waddle

Answer 14

Wobble, walk like a duck

Question 15

Palatable

Answer 15

1. Accepted to the palate or taste
2. Acceptable to the mind or ideas (palatable ideas)

Question 16

Smug

Answer 16

Contentedly confident of one’s ability or superiority
(She deserved a promotion but I hope she was not so smug about it)

Question 17

1. Hedonic
2. Hedonic hot spot

Answer 17

1. Relating to or characterized by pleasant or unpleasant sensation
2. Brain sites where particular neurochemical stimulation casually amplify the hedonic impact of sensorsy rewards such as liking for sweetness

Question 18

1. Hedonic
2. Hedonic hot spot

Answer 18

1. Relating to or characterized by pleasant or unpleasant sensation
2. Brain sites where particular neurochemical stimulation casually amplify the hedonic impact of sensorsy rewards such as liking for sweetness

Question 19

Toil and moil

Answer 19

Work hard
(He toiled and moiled without accomplishing much in life)

Question 20

Atrophy

Answer 20

Waste away, esp degeneration of cells when not in use

Question 21

Trajectory

Answer 21

Path
(All habits follow a similar trajectory)

Question 22

Oust

Answer 22

To expel or remove from a place or position
(The bouncer ousted the drunk)

Question 23

Anthropology

Answer 23

The science of human and their works

Question 24

Cognizance

Answer 24

Awareness, realization

Question 25

Gratification

Answer 25

Source of satisfaction or pleasure

Question 26

Scant

Answer 26

Not abundant

Question 27

Snazzy

Answer 27

Attractive stylish

Question 28

Innoxious

Answer 28

Harmless, innocuous

Question 29

Brovado

Answer 29

A pretentious swaggering display of courage

Question 30

Throttle

Answer 30

Choke or suffocate in any way To compress by tightening something around

Question 31

Throttle

Answer 31

Choke or suffocate in any way To compress by tightening something around

Question 32

Aloft

Answer 32

High up above the ground