| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| excessive confidence or boldness | temerity |
| having or showing the ability to speak fluently | articulate |
| to continue on a course in the face of difficulty | persevere |
| having little or no rain | arid |
| power to use one's will; choice | volition |
| requiring great strength and exertion | strenuous |
| believing that people are only motivated by selfishness | cynical |