28 march

Question 1

antinomy

Answer 1

a contradiction between two beliefs or conclusions that are in themselves reasonable; a paradox.

Question 2

inexplicable

Answer 2

unable to be explained or accounted for.

Question 3

tranche

Answer 3

a portion of something, especially money.

Question 4

barrage

Answer 4

a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.

bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.

Question 5

augment

Answer 5

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Question 6

astute

Answer 6

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Question 7

languishing

Answer 7

failing to make progress or be successful.

Question 8

throes

Answer 8

intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change.
agony; pain; pangs

Question 9

transcend

Answer 9

be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere).
surpass (a person or achievement).

Question 10

upended

Answer 10

set or turned on its end or upside down.

Question 11

unprecedented

Answer 11

never done or known before.

Question 12

clarion

Answer 12

loud and clear.

Question 13

incumbent

Answer 13

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
(of an official or regime) currently holding office.

Question 14

assiduous

Answer 14

showing great care and perseverance.

Question 15

adjunct

Answer 15

a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.

Question 16

credence

Answer 16

belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Question 17

raison d’être

Answer 17

: reason or justification for existence.

Question 18

ravaged

Answer 18

severely damaged; devastated.

disfigured by age or illness.

Question 19

inebriate

Answer 19

drunk; intoxicated.

Question 20

vilify

Answer 20

speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

defame

Question 21

affinity

Answer 21

a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.
the degree to which a substance tends to combine with another.

Question 22

corroborate

Answer 22

confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).