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QuestionAnswer
privy Allowed to know about something private or secret.
feign To pretend to feel or be something that is not true.
conscientious Careful to do what is right and to complete responsibilities properly
peremptory Demanding immediate attention or obedience, without allowing disagreement.
supercilious Behaving as though you are better or more important than others
complacency A feeling of satisfaction that prevents someone from noticing possible problems
intimation A subtle hint or indirect suggestion
fractiousness Irritable or difficult behavior, especially a tendency to argue or cause trouble
incredulous Unwilling or unable to believe something
devoid Completely lacking or without something
languid Lacking energy or enthusiasm; slow and relaxed
cynical Distrustful of people’s motives and inclined to believe they are mostly selfish
impersonal Lacking warmth, emotion, or a personal connection
grotesque Strange, distorted, or unpleasant in appearance or character
desolate Empty, lonely, and depressing
sumptuous Extremely impressive, expensive, or luxurious
proprietor The owner of a business or property
impenetrable Impossible or very difficult to enter, understand, or see through
gaudygaudy Extremely bright, showy, or decorated in a way that may seem tasteless.
prodigality The act of spending money or resources in an extremely wasteful or extravagant way
innuendo An indirect or subtle remark, often suggesting something negative
permeate To spread throughout or pass through something
obstinate Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or behavior
provincial Limited in outlook or experience; unsophisticated
erroneous Incorrect or based on a mistake
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