Group 12

Question 1

acrimonious

Answer 1

angry and bitter

Example: The debate became acrimonious as both sides exchanged harsh words.

Question 2

belligerent

Answer 2

hostile and aggressive

Example: His belligerent attitude made it difficult to reach an agreement.

Question 3

beneficent

Answer 3

generous or doing good

Example: The beneficent organization provided aid to those in need.

Question 4

canny

Answer 4

shrewd, especially in money or business matters

Example: She was a canny investor, always making wise decisions.

Question 5

cavalier

Answer 5

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand

Example: His cavalier attitude towards the project led to its failure.

Question 6

distressed

Answer 6

suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example: She was distressed by the news of her friend’s illness.

Question 7

dwindling

Answer 7

diminishing or becoming smaller in size, amount, or strength

Example: The dwindling resources forced the team to rethink their strategy.

Question 8

eclipse

Answer 8

to overshadow or surpass

Example: The new technology may eclipse the older models in popularity.

Question 9

encyclopedic

Answer 9

comprehensive and wide-ranging

Example: His encyclopedic knowledge of history impressed everyone.

Question 10

exacerbate

Answer 10

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

Example: The new policy may exacerbate the existing issues.

Question 11

exasperated

Answer 11

intensely irritated and frustrated

Example: She was exasperated by the constant delays.

Question 12

fungible

Answer 12

able to be replaced or exchanged with something of equal value

Example: Money is a fungible asset, easily exchanged for goods.

Question 13

hackneyed

Answer 13

lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal

Example: The hackneyed phrases in the speech failed to inspire the audience.

Question 14

incongruous

Answer 14

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects

Example: The incongruous outfit drew attention at the formal event.

Question 15

interchangeable

Answer 15

able to be exchanged or replaced with each other

Example: The parts are designed to be interchangeable for easy repairs.

Question 16

laconic

Answer 16

using few words; concise

Example: His laconic reply suggested he was not interested in the conversation.

Question 17

lucrative

Answer 17

producing a great deal of profit

Example: The lucrative contract attracted many bidders.

Question 18

magisterial

Answer 18

having or showing great authority

Example: The judge’s magisterial presence commanded respect in the courtroom.

Question 19

onerous

Answer 19

burdensome; involving a lot of effort and difficulty

Example: The onerous task took longer than expected to complete.

Question 20

opprobrium

Answer 20

harsh criticism or censure

Example: The politician faced opprobrium for his controversial remarks.

Question 21

parsimonious

Answer 21

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy

Example: The parsimonious manager refused to approve any budget increases.

Question 22

peripheral

Answer 22

relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something

Example: The peripheral details were not essential to the main argument.

Question 23

provocative

Answer 23

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction

Example: The provocative article sparked a heated debate.

Question 24

renounce

Answer 24

to formally declare one’s abandonment of a claim, right, or possession

Example: He decided to renounce his citizenship in protest.

Question 25

tempestuous

Answer 25

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion ## Footnote Example: Their tempestuous relationship was often in the news.

Question 26

tenable

Answer 26

able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection ## Footnote Example: The theory was found to be tenable after further research.

Question 27

transgression

Answer 27

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense ## Footnote Example: His transgression was met with severe consequences.

Question 28

urbane

Answer 28

suave, courteous, and refined in manner ## Footnote Example: The urbane gentleman charmed everyone at the gala.

Question 29

verisimilitude

Answer 29

the appearance of being true or real ## Footnote Example: The film's verisimilitude made it feel like a documentary.

Question 30

vitiate

Answer 30

to spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of ## Footnote Example: The evidence was vitiated by the lack of proper documentation.