Question 1

hackneyed

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(adjective) overused; unoriginal; commonplace

Question 2

precocious

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(adjective) mature for one's age; developing abilities at a younger age than is expected

Question 3

diligence

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(noun) careful effort and determination

Question 4

spurious

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(adjective) not genuine or true

Question 5

prosaic

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(adjective) dull; common; unimaginative

Question 6

augment

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(verb) to add on to something; increase

Question 7

vernacular

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(noun) everyday speech; common speech of a particular group or location

Question 8

reiterate

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(verb) to say again, repeat

Question 9

opulent

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(adjective) luxurious; fancy; lavish

Question 10

irascible

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(adjective) easily angered; prone to outbursts of temper

Question 11

unctuous

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(adj.) excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

Question 12

xenophobia

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(noun) A fear or dislike of people from other countries, their customs, cultures, etc.;

Question 13

loquacious

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(adjective) talkative, wordy; fond of talking

Question 14

incognito

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(adjective) not revealing one's identity; in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; (n.) the state of being disguised; a person in disguise

Question 15

hubris

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(noun) excessive pride or self-confidence

Question 16

feckless

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(adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable

Question 17

facetious

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(adjective) trying to be amusing, but instead seeming offensive

Question 18

evanescent

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(adjective) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy

Question 19

vindication

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(noun) removal of suspicion or blame from someone; the condition of having been proven right or justified

Question 20

tirade

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(noun) a long and angry speech used to accuse or criticize someone or something

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