List 4

Question 1

ambivalence (n.)

Answer 1

a state of having conflicting reactions, beliefs, or feelings towards some object

Question 2

brusque (adj.)

Answer 2

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

Question 3

dearth (n.)

Answer 3

a scarcity or lack of something

Question 4

eclectic (adj.)

Answer 4

composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources

Question 5

fastidious (adj.)

Answer 5

vert attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Question 6

incredulity (n.)

Answer 6

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe in something

Question 7

leviathan (n.)

Answer 7

sea monster

Question 8

nebulous (adj.)

Answer 8

in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy

Question 9

penultimate (adj,

Answer 9

last but one in a series of things; second last

Question 10

sardonic (adj.)

Answer 10

grimly mocking or cynical

Question 11

vainglory (n.)

Answer 11

excessive pride or boastfulness