quiz 2-2

preposterous

absurd; ridiculous; senseless; irrational

discreet

careful about what one says or does; circumspect; done, said, or placed so as to attract little notice

benevolent

characterized by doing good

insuperable

impossible to overcome

egregious

outstanding for undesirable qualities; remarkably bad

fervent

passionate; eager; earnest

sanction

to give official approval to; to penalize for violating a moral principle or international law

shirk

to put off or avoid performing

decor

a decorative style or scheme, as of a room

rancorous

bitter and resentful

benediction

blessing

hirsute

having excessive body hair

idyllic

pleasing and simple

gregarious

seeking and enjoying the company of others; tending to move in a group

pungent

sharp to the smell or taste