Ddx

Question 1

Cynical

Answer 1

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Question 2

Deviate

Answer 2

To depart from an established course or norm.

Question 3

Conjecture

Answer 3

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Question 4

Adversity

Answer 4

Difficulties or misfortune.

Question 5

Acclaim

Answer 5

To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Question 6

Embark

Answer 6

To begin a journey or venture.

Question 7

Concede

Answer 7

To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

Question 8

Ecstatic

Answer 8

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

Question 9

Sanction

Answer 9

A penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

Question 10

Aptitude

Answer 10

A natural ability to do something.

Question 11

Imperative

Answer 11

Of vital importance; crucial.

Question 12

Competent

Answer 12

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Question 13

Deterrent

Answer 13

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Question 14

Abstract

Answer 14

Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Question 15

Piety

Answer 15

The quality of being religious or reverent.

Question 16

Excursion

Answer 16

A short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity.

Question 17

Impediment

Answer 17

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

Question 18

Egotistical

Answer 18

Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself.

Question 19

Contemporary

Answer 19

Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present.

Question 20

Animated

Answer 20

Full of life or excitement; lively.

Question 21

Despicable

Answer 21

Deserving hatred and contempt.

Question 22

Requisite

Answer 22

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations.

Question 23

Discrepancy

Answer 23

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

Question 24

Ambiguous

Answer 24

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Question 25

Regime

Answer 25

A government, especially an authoritarian one.

Question 26

Diversion

Answer 26

An instance of turning something aside from its course.

Question 27

Satire

Answer 27

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.

Question 28

Subtle

Answer 28

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

Question 29

Condemnation

Answer 29

The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.

Question 30

Assent

Answer 30

The expression of approval or agreement.

Question 31

Unprecedented

Answer 31

Never done or known before.

Question 32

Ingenuity

Answer 32

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Question 33

Conventional

Answer 33

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

Question 34

Parable

Answer 34

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Question 35

Imposition

Answer 35

The action or process of imposing something or of being imposed.

Question 36

Predicament

Answer 36

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Question 37

Novice

Answer 37

A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.

Question 38

Bestow

Answer 38

To confer or present an honor, right, or gift.

Question 39

Predominate

Answer 39

To be the strongest or main element.

Question 40

Commemorate

Answer 40

To recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony.

Question 41

Dissension

Answer 41

Disagreement that leads to discord.

Question 42

Advent

Answer 42

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Question 43

Accord

Answer 43

An official agreement or treaty.

Question 44

Paradox

Answer 44

A statement that contradicts itself but might be true.

Question 45

Bewilder

Answer 45

To cause someone to become perplexed and confused.

Question 46

Ominous

Answer 46

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

Question 47

Superficial

Answer 47

Existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Question 48

Laborious

Answer 48

Requiring considerable effort and time.

Question 49

Trivial

Answer 49

Of little value or importance.

Question 50

Procure

Answer 50

To obtain something, especially with care or effort.

Question 51

Eloquent

Answer 51

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Question 52

Abridge

Answer 52

To shorten a text without losing the sense.

Question 53

Designation

Answer 53

The action of choosing someone for a particular job or purpose.

Question 54

Dubious

Answer 54

Hesitating or doubting.

Question 55

Ratification

Answer 55

The official way to confirm something, usually by vote.

Question 56

Judicious

Answer 56

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Question 57

Fanaticism

Answer 57

The quality of being fanatical; extreme enthusiasm.

Question 58

Subdue

Answer 58

To overcome, quieten, or bring under control.

Question 59

Discern

Answer 59

To perceive or recognize something.

Question 60

Viable

Answer 60

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Question 61

Denounce

Answer 61

To publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

Question 62

Deprivation

Answer 62

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities.

Question 63

Rationale

Answer 63

A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action.

Question 64

Brevity

Answer 64

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Question 65

Arbitrary

Answer 65

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Question 66

Eradicate

Answer 66

To destroy completely; put an end to.

Question 67

Facilitate

Answer 67

To make an action or process easy or easier.

Question 68

Conscientious

Answer 68

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Question 69

Disposition

Answer 69

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Question 70

Placid

Answer 70

Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.