Deck 6

Question 1

Derelict

Answer 1

abandoned, neglected, doomed, damned, lost

Question 2

Capitulate

Answer 2

v. to surrender

Question 3

Latent

Answer 3

existing but not yet developed or discovered; dormant

Question 4

Emetic

Answer 4

sickening; causing vomiting

Question 5

Stalwart

Answer 5

loyal, reliable, hardworking

Question 6

Doughty

Answer 6

brave and persistent

Question 7

Pugnacious

Answer 7

aggressive, eager to quarrel (fesity)

Question 8

Intractability

Answer 8

stubbornness

Question 9

Ignominious

Answer 9

disgraceful or dishonorable

Question 10

Beguiling

Answer 10

charming

Question 11

Opprobrious

Answer 11

expressing criticism; abusive; disparaging (of language)

Question 12

Arresting

Answer 12

adj. striking, eye-catching

Question 13

Plaintive

Answer 13

sounding sad or mournful; wistful

Question 14

Rankling

Answer 14

annoying or irritating

Question 15

Recondite

Answer 15

obscure, abstruse, difficult to understand, little known

Question 16

Condign

Answer 16

appropriate, fitting, deserved

Question 17

Meet

Answer 17

suitable, fit, proper

Question 18

Jocund

Answer 18

cheerful, lighthearted

Question 19

Snare

Answer 19

a trap or a thing likely to lure someone into erring

Question 20

Boon

Answer 20

something that is helpful or beneficial

Question 21

Obviate

Answer 21

remove (the need for)

Question 22

Forestall

Answer 22

prevent in advance

Question 23

Magnanimity

Answer 23

generosity, quality of being generous/forgiving/benevolent

Question 24

Aplomb

Answer 24

self-confidence, assurance, poise, composure

Question 25

Disquietude

Answer 25

state of uneasiness or anxiety

Question 26

Deft

Answer 26

demonstrating skill and cleverness

Question 27

Supersede

Answer 27

supplant, replace, take the place of

Question 28

Portend, Presage

Answer 28

predict/be a sign or warning that

Question 29

Supplication, Imploring, Entreaty

Answer 29

act of begging for something humbly or earnestly, earnest or desperate begging, an earnest or humble request

Question 30

Insolence

Answer 30

rude and disrespectful behavior

Question 31

Wheedling

Answer 31

coaxing pleas/persuasion