list 9

Question 1

extol

Answer 1

v. to praise highly; to laud

Question 2

innate

Answer 2

adj. that which seems to be with someone from birth; existing naturally rather than acquired

Question 3

enigma

Answer 3

n. a perplexing or seemingly unexplainable matter or person

Question 4

rancor

Answer 4

n. a continuing bitter hate or ill will ; deep spite and malice.

Question 5

invective

Answer 5

n. a violent verbal attack; strong criticism, insult curses, etc.

Question 6

acumen

Answer 6

n. keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness

Question 7

obdurate

Answer 7

adj. not easily moved to pity or sympathy; hard-hearted, stubborn or obstinate

Question 8

pragmatic

Answer 8

practical; concerned with actual, everyday things rather than with theory or speculation

Question 9

audacious

Answer 9

adj. fearless daring, bold; arrogantly insolent

Question 10

banal

Answer 10

adj. common, unoriginal drearily predictable