25 Feb

Question 1

libellous

Answer 1

containing or constituting a libel.

defamatory

Question 2

inclement

Answer 2

(of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet.

Question 3

incursion

Answer 3

an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.

Question 4

palpable

Answer 4

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
able to be touched or felt.

Question 5

penchant

Answer 5

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
liking; fondness

Question 6

acrimony

Answer 6

bitterness or ill feeling.

Question 7

papering over

Answer 7

to gloss over, explain away, or patch up (differences, disparities, etc.) especially in order to maintain a semblance of unity or agreement. 2 : hide, conceal.

Question 8

impasse

Answer 8

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

Question 9

calibrate

Answer 9

regulate;adjust;modify;alter

Question 10

siloed

Answer 10

(of a system, process, department, etc.) isolated from others.

Question 11

foment

Answer 11

instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).

Question 12

implausible

Answer 12

(of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.