Group 8

Question 1

accentuate

Answer 1

make more noticeable or prominent

Question 2

conjectural

Answer 2

based on or involving conjecture (an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information)

Question 3

convivial

Answer 3

friendly, lively and enjoyable

Question 4

decadent

Answer 4

characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline

Question 5

egregious

Answer 5

outstandingly bad; shocking

Question 6

evanscent

Answer 6

soon passing out of sight, memory or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

Question 7

flamboyant

Answer 7

1. (of a person/their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence and stylishness
2. bright, colorful, very noticeable

Question 8

forestall

Answer 8

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

Question 9

gainsay

Answer 9

deny or contradict (a fact or statement)

Question 10

galvanize

Answer 10

1. shock or excite someone into taking action
2. coat (iron or steel) with protective layer of zinc

Question 11

indiscriminate

Answer 11

done at random or without careful judgement

Question 12

innocuous

Answer 12

not harmful or offensive

Question 13

momentary

Answer 13

lasting for a very short time; brief

Question 14

mundane

Answer 14

1. lacking interest of excitement; dull
2. of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one

Question 15

nettlesome

Answer 15

causing annoyance of difficulty

Question 16

nullify

Answer 16

make legally null and void; invalidate

Question 17

obviate

Answer 17

1. remove (a need or difficulty)
2. avoid or prevent (something undesirable)

Question 18

omnipresent

Answer 18

widely or constantly encountered; widespread

Question 19

oust

Answer 19

drive our or expel (someone) from a position or place

Question 20

palpable

Answer 20

1. (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible
2. able to be touched or felt

Question 21

perfidy

Answer 21

the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy

Question 22

profuse

Answer 22

(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant

Question 23

pugnacious

Answer 23

eager or quick to argue, quarrel or fight

Question 24

sagacious

Answer 24

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd

Question 25

sanguine

Answer 25

optimistic or positive, especially in a bad or difficult situation

Question 26

scant

Answer 26

barely sufficient or adequate

Question 27

skulduggery

Answer 27

underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behavior or activities

Question 28

trivial

Answer 28

of little value or importance

Question 29

utilitarian

Answer 29

1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive 2. relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism

Question 30

vapid

Answer 30

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland