2021 Oct

Question 1

Gimbal

Answer 1

A mechanism, typically consisting of rings, that contains compasses, etc.

Question 2

Purview

Answer 2

The scope of the influence or concerns of something

Question 3

Avidity

Answer 3

Extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Question 4

Rimose

Answer 4

Used to describe a surface that is cracked or fissured

Question 5

Tenebrous

Answer 5

Dark, shadowy or obscure

Question 6

Esemplastic

Answer 6

Moulding into one

Unifying

Question 7

Roborant

Answer 7

A medicine, treatment, etc. that has a strengthening or restorative effect

Question 8

CDO

Answer 8

Collateralized debt obligation

A complex structured finance product that is backed by loans and other assets and sold to institutional investors

Question 9

Gemütlich

Answer 9

Pleasant and cheerful

Question 10

Hispid

Answer 10

Covered with stiff hair or bristles

Question 11

Pedantic

Answer 11

Finical
Over-scrupulous
Fastidious

Question 12

Accoutre

Answer 12

To clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive

“Magnificently accoutred, he was led up to the high altar”