a) Quick-talking
b) reluctant
c) easily annoyed
d) beautiful
2. Profligate
a) Recklessly wasteful
b) abusive
c) abundant
d) irregular
3. Subsume
a) become unknown
b) overwhelm
c) contain, include
d) analyze
4. Volubility
a) adaptability
b) loudness
c) talkativeness
d) impoliteness
5. Ignominious
a) Lacking charm
b) irritable
c) disgraceful
d) courageous
6. Gainsay
a) approach
b) speak out against
c) support
d) evolve
7. Restive
a) restless
b) contemplative
c) alert
d) tired
8. Harangue
a) costly victory
b) painful experience
c) aggressive speech
d) sad temperament
9. Laconic
a) routine
b) not saying much
c) scarce
d) complex
10. Recondite
a) arcane
b) refined
c) direct
d) forgotten
