Quiz for week of 2/5/24

Define Pernicious:

• Intending to cause harm

• Someone who uses flattery to get what he/she wants

• Appearing everywhere

Synonym for Diatribe

• odd smelling

• Rant

• Running

Synonym for Slipshod

• botched/sloppy

• exact/perfect

Define Nefarious

• Sweetheart

• Wicked or criminal

• angelic

Define Precursor

• A person or thing that comes before another

• A verbal attack

• appearing everywhere

Antonym for Demure

• Reserved or shy

• obnoxious or outgoing

Define jingoistic

• Loves the taste of sugar

• Overly patriotic

• Unable to be soothed

Define implacable

• Unable to be soothed

• Merciful

• Unbiased

Synonym for Affinity

• Weakness

• Being at a high altitude

• Talent

What word means to express discontent or sorrow over?

• Bemoan

• Demure

• Precursor