2021 Dec

Question 1

Erumpet

Answer 1

Latin

I break out (of)
I burst out (of)

Question 2

Proclivity

Answer 2

A tendency to choose or do something regularly

Question 3

Twee

Answer 3

Quaint

Sentimental

Question 4

Germinal

Answer 4

The seventh month of the French Republican calendar

Question 5

Soupçon

Answer 5

A very small quantity of something

Question 6

Fossorial

Answer 6

(of an animal) burrowing

(of limbs) adapted for use in burrowing

Question 7

Ciceronian

Answer 7

in an eloquent and rhythmic style similar to that of Cicero

Question 8

Recondite

Answer 8

Obscure

Question 9

Ceteris paribus

Answer 9

With other conditions remaining the same

Question 10

Sedulous

Answer 10

Diligent

Question 11

Excursus

Answer 11

A detailed discussion of a particular point in a book, usually in an appendix

Question 12

Pensile

Answer 12

Hanging down

Pendulous

Question 13

Bolide

Answer 13

A large meteor which explodes in the atmosphere

Question 14

Paean

Answer 14

A song of praise

Question 15

Titivate

Answer 15

To make small enhancing alterations to (something)

Question 16

Arcuate

Answer 16

shaped like a bow

curved

Question 17

Armamentarium

Answer 17

The medicines, equipment, and techniques available to a medical practitioner

Question 18

Parley

Answer 18

Negotiation

Question 19

Lycra

Answer 19

An elastic, polyurethane fibre or fabric used especially for close-fitting sports clothing

Question 20

Izzat

Answer 20

Honour, reputation, or prestige

Question 21

Artificer

Answer 21

A skilled craftsman or inventor

Question 22

Oology

Answer 22

A branch of ornithology studying bird eggs, nests, and breeding behaviour

Question 23

Languid

Answer 23

Relaxed
Unhurried
Lethargic

Question 24

Grunion Run

Answer 24

The activity of catching grunion - fish species - when they come out at night to spawn during the spring and summer in Southern California

Question 25

Clinquant

Answer 25

KLIN-kent Glittering with gold and silver Tinseled False glitter