#291-#302

Question 1

diminution

Answer 1

(n): a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something (198)

Question 2

indefatigably

Answer 2

(adv): in a tireless, persistent, and unyielding way (198)

Question 3

inimical

Answer 3

(adj): tending to obstruct or harm; harmful or limiting (202)

Question 4

avarice

Answer 4

(n): extreme desire for money and possessions; excessive greed (210)

Question 5

expropriate

Answer 5

(v): to take possession of money or property, especially for public use (212)

Question 6

omnipotent

Answer 6

(adj): unlimited power; all-powerful (218)

Question 7

ossify

Answer 7

(v): (1) to turn into bone or bony tissue; (2) to become rigid or fixed in attitude or position (220)

Question 8

vilify

Answer 8

(v): to say or write unpleasant or hateful things about someone or something (222)

Question 8

cynicism

Answer 8

(n): the belief that people are interested only in themselves and are not sincere; an attitude marked by a deep distrust in the intentions of others (222)

Question 9

desultory

Answer 9

(adj): without a clear plan or purpose; lacking planning and enthusiasm (238)

Question 10

sanctimonious

Answer 10

(adj): making a show of being morally superior to other people (239)

Question 11

sententiously

Answer 11

(adv): in a way that is self-righteous or excessively moralizing (239)