Reading Chapter 26 & 27

Question 0

discreet

Answer 0

Cautious. Wise in keeping silent about secrets and other information of a delicate nature; prudent; tactful.

Question 1

Complement

Answer 1

To go perfectly with. To add (to something or someone) what is lacking or needed; round out; bring to perfection.

Question 2

fastidious

Answer 2

Very particular. Extremely attentive to details; fussy.

Question 3

flout

Answer 3

To mock and defy. To treat with scorn or contempt; defy insultingly.

Question 4

heinous

Answer 4

Wicked. Extremely evil; outrageous.

Question 5

implement

Answer 5

To put into effect. To carry out; put int practice.

Question 6

impromptu

Answer 6

Not rehearsed. Performed or spoken without practice or preparation.

Question 7

inference

Answer 7

A conclusion. A conclusion drawn from evidence; an assumption.

Question 8

intuition

Answer 8

Instinct. Instinctive knowledge; hunch.

Question 9

obtrusive

Answer 9

Overly obvious. Undesirably noticeable.

Question 10

auspicious

Answer 10

Favorable. Being a good sign; favorable; encouraging.

Question 11

expedite

Answer 11

To hurry up. To speed up or ease the progress of; make easier.

Question 12

extenuating

Answer 12

Providing a good excuse. Serving to make (a fault, an offense, or guilt) less serious through some excuse.

Question 13

fraudulent

Answer 13

Dishonest. Characterized by trickery, cheating or lies.

Question 14

innuendo

Answer 14

A suggestion. An indirect remark or gesture, usually suggesting something belittling or improper; an insinuation; a hint.

Question 15

rebuke

Answer 15

To criticize. To scold sharply; express blame or disapproval.

Question 16

redeem

Answer 16

To make up for past errors. To restore (oneself) to favor by making up for offensive conduct.; make amends.

Question 17

subordinate

Answer 17

Lower than. Under the authority or power of another; inferior or below another in rank, power, or importance.

Question 18

transgress

Answer 18

To commit an offense. To sin or commit an offense; break a law or command.

Question 19

vehement

Answer 19

Strong. Intense; forceful.