Definition
Synonym
Sentences
100

An expression of praise or approval.

What is plaudit?

100

Scornful and snobby

What is condescend?

100

Even though Jake was a millionaire, he avoided hanging out with ______________ people who liked to flaunt their wealth.

What is pretentious? 

200

Clear and definite; real.

What is tangible?

200

Wealthy and affluent

What is opulent?

200

Feeding the homeless is a _________________ deed.

What is benevolent?

300

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

What is acumen?

300

Meticulous and careful

What is scrupulous?

300

While my father always speaks formally at work, he addresses us in ____________ terms at home.

What is colloquial?

400

A person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

What is a clairvoyant? 

400

Origin

What is etymology? 

400

Because the test scores have been below average several years in a row, perhaps we should examine the ______________ to see if it is sound.

What is pedagogy?

500

Increase rapidly in numbers; multiply.

What is proliferate?

500

Thrifty

What is frugal?

500

Since he started taking the medication, Henry has been less _______________.

What is capricious?