If someone is "adept" at something, they are talented and skillful at that activity. So, "skillful" is the correct answer. For clarification, "zealous" means passionate, "miserly" means not generous, and "capricious" means impulsive.

"Adamant" means obstinate or stubborn, so "stubborn" is the correct answer. For clarification, "haughty" means proud and arrogant, "eloquent" means talented and charismatic in speaking when referring to a person, or expressed clearly and stylishly when referring to an idea that is conveyed. Also, "protective" means defensive, and "demanding" means challenging.

"Hospitable" means welcoming or friendly to guests, so "welcoming" is the correct answer. "Unfriendly" is an antonym of "hospitable"; it means not nice or antagonizing others. "Permanent" means lasting forever or unchanged indefinitely. "Stalwart" means devoted and hardworking. "Apathetic" means indifferent or lacking in care.

"Hilarious" means extremely funny or humorous, so "funny" is the correct answer. "Annoyed" means irritated or bothered. "Crafty" means clever or cunning. "Adept" means skillful at a particular activity. "Swift" means very agile and quick.

"Prudent" means sensible or careful, so "sensible" is the correct answer. For clarification, "deleterious" means harmful, "fundamental" means basic or important, "insignificant" means not important, and "efficient" means organized and productive.

"Staid" means grave and serious, so "serious" is the correct answer. For clarification, "incumbent" means in office or currently serving, "inferior" means of worse quality or not as good, "deranged" means crazy or out of one's mind, and "formless" means amorphous.

"Miserly" means not generous of spirit and as such is most similar in meaning to "parsimonious," a word which means stingy. So, "parsimonious" is the correct answer. For clarification, "ostentatious" means showy and pretentious, "worldly" means mature, sophisticated and wise or concerning material things as opposed to spiritual things, "generous" means liberal or openhanded, and "knowledgable" means knowing a lot about a particular subject.

"Tenacious" means stubborn, inflexible, or relentless and as such is most similar in meaning to "obstinate," a word which means stubborn or refusing to change. So, "obstinate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "lampoon" is a verb which means mock, "supreme" means ultimate, dominant, or best, "grand" means magnificent or main, and "forgiving" means merciful or lenient.

"Zealous" means passionate, so "passionate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "whimsical" means silly or quirky, "loquacious" means talkative, "basic" means fundamental, and "quixotic" means unrealistically idealistic.

"Keen" means either eager or sharp-witted. So, "sharp-witted" is the correct answer. For clarification, "banished" means sent away, and is an antonym of "welcomed," which means amiably received. "Ill-tempered" means crabby or cranky, and "jocular" means jovial, playful, or funny.