Set 4.2-4.4

Question 1

hibernian

Answer 1

(adj) native of ireland

Question 2

importune

Answer 2

(v) harass someone persistently for

Question 3

placid

Answer 3

(adj) not easily upset or excited

Question 4

hirsute

Answer 4

(adj) hairy

Question 5

plebeian

Answer 5

(adj) a commoner in ancient rome

Question 6

tutelary

Answer 6

(adj) serving as a protector, guardian, patron; protective

Question 7

vainglorious

Answer 7

(adj) excessively proud of oneself; overly vain

Question 8

immutable

Answer 8

(adj) unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Question 9

convivial

Answer 9

(adj) friendly, lively, enjoyable

Question 10

jaundiced

Answer 10

(adj) affected by bitterness, resentment, or envy

Or yellow complexion

Question 11

junta

Answer 11

(n) military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

Question 12

cynosure

Answer 12

(n) person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration

Question 13

credulous

Answer 13

(adj) having or showing too great a readiness to believe things

Question 14

deprecate

Answer 14

(v) express disapproval of

Question 15

caitiff

Answer 15

(n) contemptible or cowardly person

Question 16

acrid

Answer 16

(adj) having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

OR: angry and bitter

Question 17

diaphanous

Answer 17

(adj) light, delicate, translucent, esp fabric

Question 18

clamorous

Answer 18

(adj) making a loud and confused noise

OR expressing noisy protests or demands