Chapters 1-8

Question 1

affluent

Answer 1

having abundance of wealth; flowing free

Question 2

conducive

Answer 2

helpful, contributive; to bring about

Question 3

facilitate

Answer 3

to make easy or easier; to assist

Question 4

integral

Answer 4

vital, essential, fundamental

Question 5

innocuous

Answer 5

harmless, not likely to offend; not interesting

Question 6

nonchalant

Answer 6

coolly unconcerned; not easily excited, even under pressure

Question 7

pompous

Answer 7

exaggerated show of dignity

Question 8

stolid

Answer 8

revealing little emotion; uncaring

Question 9

tangible

Answer 9

touchable; real

Question 10

intangible

Answer 10

untouchable; unclear

Question 11

propagate

Answer 11

to spread, transmit, growing knowledge, acceptance from person to person

Question 12

emulate

Answer 12

to copy or imitate

Question 13

flagrant

Answer 13

glaring; obviously offensive

Question 14

gregarious

Answer 14

outgoing; wanting to socialize frequently

Question 15

innumerable

Answer 15

numberless

Question 16

monotonous

Answer 16

lacking in variety; spoken in an unvarying tone

Question 17

ostracize

Answer 17

to shut out; rejected

Question 18

suave

Answer 18

smooth; tactful in social manner

Question 19

succinct

Answer 19

concise; clarity in speech or writing

Question 20

vindictive

Answer 20

revengeful, unforgiving, bitter, spiteful

Question 21

volatile

Answer 21

no pattern; uncertain, explosive; violent

Question 22

affinity

Answer 22

attracted to person, idea or thing; similar

Question 23

benevolence

Answer 23

desire to do good; kindness

Question 24

complacent

Answer 24

unawareness; total lack of concern

Question 25

condescend

Answer 25

descending from a superior position; to do something that one regards as below one's dignity

Question 26

docile

Answer 26

gental, mild, tame; easy to teach

Question 27

catalyst

Answer 27

causes a reaction or change

Question 28

chronic

Answer 28

constant; habitual; recurring frequently

Question 29

emaciated

Answer 29

extremely thin; starvation

Question 30

exude

Answer 30

to flow or leak out slowly; ooze; radiate

Question 31

impervious

Answer 31

impenetrable; incapable of being affected

Question 32

nugatory

Answer 32

no real value; ineffective; futile

Question 33

ostentation

Answer 33

boastful; showy; extravagant display

Question 34

patronize

Answer 34

to treat in a condescending manner; to go to on a regular basis

Question 35

trepidation

Answer 35

state of fear or anxiety

Question 36

intrepid

Answer 36

showing courage; bold, brave

Question 37

vociferous

Answer 37

clamor, noisiness; making an outcry

Question 38

austere

Answer 38

stern, grave, severe`

Question 39

cogent

Answer 39

effective; clear; based in good judgement

Question 40

congenial

Answer 40

agreeable, pleasing in nature; kindred

Question 41

definitive

Answer 41

best example; final decision

Question 42

expedient

Answer 42

fit or suitable for the purpose

Question 43

malice

Answer 43

a desire to harm others

Question 44

temerity

Answer 44

recklessness; rashness

Question 45

tentative

Answer 45

not fully worked out

Question 46

vehement

Answer 46

intensity of emotion or expression

Question 47

wary

Answer 47

careful, cautious, watchful

Question 48

ardent

Answer 48

ardent; intensely devoted

Question 49

arduous

Answer 49

demanding great effort or labor; severe test of bodily and spiritual strength

Question 50

augur

Answer 50

foreshadow future events

Question 51

despondency

Answer 51

loss of hope, confidence or courage; hopelessness

Question 52

divulge

Answer 52

to disclose or to reveal

Question 53

florid

Answer 53

fright in color; lively reddish color

Question 54

formidable

Answer 54

arousing fear; inspiring awe; difficult to defeat

Question 55

gingerly

Answer 55

vary cautious; delicately

Question 56

profane

Answer 56

to ruin, spoil, defile, or make unholy

Question 57

thwart

Answer 57

to frustrate or baffle; prevent from accomplishing

Question 58

abberation

Answer 58

deviation from truth and morality

Question 59

condone

Answer 59

to pardon or overlook

Question 60

cornucopia

Answer 60

abundance; an overflowing supply

Question 61

hyperbole

Answer 61

an extravagant exaggeration

Question 62

ingratiate

Answer 62

to establish oneself in the favor

Question 63

iota

Answer 63

a very small quantity or degree

Question 64

pernicious

Answer 64

causing great harm; destructive, evil, wicked

Question 65

rapport

Answer 65

emotional affinity; mutual

Question 66

turbid

Answer 66

thick or opaque; producing obscurity

Question 67

wheedle

Answer 67

to influence or persuade; to obtain through

Question 68

aesthetic

Answer 68

having to do with emotion, beauty, sensation

Question 69

avarice

Answer 69

greedy; especially with money

Question 70

belligerent

Answer 70

eager to fight; hostile, aggressive

Question 71

incontestable

Answer 71

sure, positive, certain, and undeniable

Question 72

invariable

Answer 72

never changing; always constant

Question 73

intuition

Answer 73

A natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any proof or evidence

Question 74

meticulous

Answer 74

extremely careful and precise

Question 75

precarious

Answer 75

Based on uncertain, unwarranted, or unproved premises

Question 76

retribution

Answer 76

The act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury

Question 77

sagacious

Answer 77

sounding in judgement; wise