Sem 2, Set 4

Question 1

acrimonious (adjective)

Answer 1

angry and bitter (typically used to describe a speech or debate)

Question 2

egregious (adjective)

Answer 2

outstandingly bad; shocking

Question 3

nonplussed (adjective)

Answer 3

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react

Question 4

zealous (adjective)

Answer 4

1. Showing or having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective
2. marked by fervent partisanship (support to the extent of being biased) for a person, a cause, or an ideal

Question 5

histrionic (adjective)

Answer 5

overly dramatic or melodramatic, as in behavior designed to attract attention

Question 6

irascible (adjective)

Answer 6

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

Question 7

strident (adjective)

Answer 7

1. loud and harsh
2. presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way

Question 8

sagacity (noun)
sagacious (adjective)

Answer 8

foresight, discernment, or keen perception; ability to make good judgments; wisdom

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

Question 9

exacting (adjective)

Answer 9

1. rigid or severe in demands or requirements
2. requiring close application or attention

Question 10

obtuse (adjective)

Answer 10

not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; insensitive or unobservant