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What is the definition of
jaunty
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excessively eager to deliver unasked for or unwanted help
a slight or subtle degree of difference
stealthy; secretive
having a buoyant, self-confident air; brisk and crisp
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What is the definition of
harangue
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an irritating and persistent person
a mystery; something seemingly inexplicable
sociable; fond of the company of others
a long, strongly expressed speech or lecture
3
Which word means
a hated, repellent person or thing
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ignominy
anathema
inane
abet
4
What is the definition of
fallow
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lack of interest; state of not caring
to please
a slow person, especially one who falls behind
inactive; unproductive
5
Which of these famous people are most like a
demagogue
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Hitler
Alexander the Great
Marie Curie
Shaquille O'Neal
6
What is the definition of
harry
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teasing; playful conversation
to annoy or harass
an irritating and persistent person
extremely thin; wasted away
7
What is the definition of
bacchanalian
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extremely thin; wasted away
to criticize or punish severely
wild and drunken
to cast overboard; to discard
8
Which word means
clearly and openly stated; leaving nothing to the imagination
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grandiloquent
expound
credence
explicit
9
Which word means
an expert in matters of culture, food, or wine
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dilettante
obsequy
connoisseur
denizen
10
What is the definition of
unctuous?
exaggeratedly or insincerely polite
noble; generous in forgiving; free from petty feelings
merciful; lenient
to state clearly and distinctly; to pronounce
11
Which word means
lacking social graces; tactless
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motley
ambivalent
grandiloquent
gauche
12
Which word means
public shame, disgrace, or dishonor
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heresy
anathema
avarice
ignominy
13
Which word means
lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating
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insipid
dour
demure
jaunty
14
What is a synonym for
Jingoism?
sportsmanship
patriotism
mild anger
jaundiced
15
Which word means
to persuade with false promises and flattery
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coerce
emulate
cajole
erudite
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Which word means
harsh sounding; grating
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acrimony
frowzy
dogmatic
strident
17
What is the definition for
sere
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a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options
dry and withered
outspoken; blunt
to criticize or punish severely
18
Which word means
lacking in self-confidence; shy
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temerity
austere
diffident
negligence
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Which word means
easily angered
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heinous
mercenary
rancor
irascible
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What is the definition of
cynical
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doubtful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
arrogant and stubborn about one's (often unproven) beliefs
stern and ill-humored
to criticize or punish severely
