Chapter 3 - XII

Question 1

scrutinize

Answer 1

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

Question 2

clueless

Answer 2

having no knowledge, understanding, or ability.

Question 3

skeptical

Answer 3

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Question 4

senior

Answer 4

of or for older or more experienced people.

Question 5

resolute

Answer 5

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Question 6

banality

Answer 6

the fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality.

Question 7

deviation

Answer 7

the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.

Question 8

scarcity

Answer 8

the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Question 9

elaborate

Answer 9

involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.

Question 10

domestic

Answer 10

relating to the running of a home or to family relations.

Question 11

regional

Answer 11

relating to or characteristic of a region.

Question 12

staff

Answer 12

all the people employed by a particular organization.

Question 13

imply

Answer 13

strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated).

Question 14

broadcast

Answer 14

transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television.

Question 15

attest

Answer 15

provide or serve as clear evidence of.

Question 16

belie

Answer 16

fail to fulfill or justify a claim or expectation; betray.

Question 17

gainsay

Answer 17

deny or contradict a fact or statement.

Question 18

ebullient

Answer 18

cheerful and full of energy.

Question 19

quotidian

Answer 19

of or occurring every day; daily.

Question 20

copious

Answer 20

abundant in supply or quantity.

Question 21

evasive

Answer 21

tending to avoid commitment of self-revelation.

Question 22

thrive

Answer 22

prosper; flourish.

Question 23

unprecedented

Answer 23

never done or known before.

Question 24

solvent

Answer 24

having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one’s debts.

Question 25

imbue

Answer 25

inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).

Question 26

verify

Answer 26

make sure or demonstrate something is true, accurate, or justify.

Question 27

supplant

Answer 27

supersede and replace.

Question 28

laudable

Answer 28

deserving praise and commendation.

Question 29

contrive

Answer 29

create or bring about an object or a situation by deliberate use of skill and artifice.

Question 30

contemptible

Answer 30

despicable