Words 21-30

Question 1

Esoteric

Answer 1

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

(esoteric philosophical debates)

Question 2

Egalitarian

Answer 2

relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

(A more fair, egalitarian society)

Question 3

Inebriate

Answer 3

to make someone drunk (intoxicated)

he inebriated the head master to get him to share the secret

Question 4

Myriad

Answer 4

a countless or extremely high number

telephone wires connecting a myriad of homes in the city.

Question 5

Contentious

Answer 5

causing it likely to cause an argument; controversial

His contentious remark left the group stunned

Question 6

Affluent

Answer 6

having a great deal of money; wealthy

the affluent western societies

Question 7

Spite

Answer 7

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

He said it out of spite

Question 8

Incessant

Answer 8

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

(the incessant beat of the music)
(the incessant barking of the dog)

Question 9

Charlatan

Answer 9

(pronounced sharleden) a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

Question 10

Reproach

Answer 10

address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.

(critics of the administration reproached the president for his failure to tackle the deficiency)