Persepolis

Question 1

Inane

Answer 1

Silly; stupid
Ex:” “don’t constantly badger people with inane questions”

Question 2

Imperative

Answer 2

Of importance, crucial
Ex: “immediate action was imperative”

Question 3

Insolent

Answer 3

Rude and arrogant.

Ex: “she hated the insolent tone of his voice”

Question 4

Indignant

Answer 4

Showing anger or annoyance towards something unjust.
Ex: “he was indignant at being the object of suspicion”

Question 5

Solidarity

Answer 5

Unity or feeling of agreement
Ex: “factory workers voiced solidarity with the striking students”

Question 6

Contempt

Answer 6

The feeling that someone is beneath you, worthless.
Ex: “he showed his contempt for his job by doing it very badly”

Question 7

Sordid

Answer 7

Dirty
Ex: “the overcrowded housing conditions were sordid and degrading”

Question 8

Decadent

Answer 8

Reflecting a state of cultural or moral decline.

Ex: “a decaying, decadent Britain”

Question 9

Banal

Answer 9

Lacking in originality as to be boring and obvious.
Ex: “songs with banal, repeated words”

Question 10

Subversion

Answer 10

Undermining of a power
Ex: “the ruthless subversion of democracy”