SPELLING 2.1

Question 1

A deliberate or exaggerated display of behavior or speech meant to impress others.

Answer 1

AFFECTATION

Question 2

To express strong disapproval of something or someone, often publicly.

Answer 2

CONDEMN

Question 3

To prove something wrong or false.

Answer 3

CONFUTE

Question 4

Clever at achieving one’s goals by deceit or trickery.

Answer 4

CRAFTY

Question 5

Skillful in deception or trickery; clever in a sly way.

Answer 5

CUNNING

Question 6

A person who acts on behalf of a superior or as a second-in-command.

Answer 6

DEPUTY

Question 7

recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.

Answer 7

DISTINGUISH

Question 8

To carry out a plan, order, or task.

Answer 8

EXECUTE

Question 9

Something that blocks or delays progress.

Answer 9

IMPEDIMENT

Question 10

To organize or arrange people or resources for a purpose.

Answer 10

MARSHAL

Question 11

an object or detail that adds beauty, decoration, or a festive quality to something else

Answer 11

ORNAMENT

Question 12

a document that acknowledges the receipt of money or goods, acting as proof of a financial transaction

Answer 12

RECEIPT

Question 13

The art of persuasive speaking or writing.

Answer 13

RHETORIC

Question 14

a specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the humanities; a distinguished academic.

Answer 14

SCHOLAR

Question 15

Laziness or reluctance to work.

Answer 15

SLOTH