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Question 1

Mortise

Answer 1

A hole, groove, or slot into or through which some other part of an arrangement of parts fits or passes

Question 2

Distend

Answer 2

To enlarge, expand, or stretch out, as from internal pressure: swell

Question 3

Declination

Answer 3

The angle formed between a magnetic needle and the geographical meridian

Question 4

Bulwark

Answer 4

A strong support or protection

Question 5

Galvanized

Answer 5

Coated with zinc to prevent rust

Question 6

Aldehyde

Answer 6

Any of a class of organic compounds which yields acids when oxidized and alcohols when reduced

Question 7

Scuttling

Answer 7

To cut a hole through the bottom, deck, or side of a ship

Question 8

Benediction

Answer 8

Something that promotes goodness or wellbeing

Question 9

Embrasure

Answer 9

An opening with sides flaring outward in a wall or parapet usually for allowing the firing of a cannon

Question 10

Linenfold

Answer 10

A carved or molded ornament, as for paneling, representing a fold or scroll of linen

Question 11

Inveigled

Answer 11

To win over by a stratagem or trick meant to deceive or ensare

Question 12

Swaybacked

Answer 12

Marked by a sagging appearance: having or being a part with a concave center

Question 13

Surfeit

Answer 13

An overabundant supply

Question 14

Pall

Answer 14

A overspreading element that produces an effect of gloom

Question 15

Mire

Answer 15

A troublesome or intractable situation

Question 16

Cornice

Answer 16

The molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition

Question 17

Praxis

Answer 17

Exercise or practice of an art, science, or skill

Question 18

Cancellate

Answer 18

Of spongy or porous structure, as bone

Question 19

Xenolith

Answer 19

A fragment of rock included in another rock

Question 20

Alluvium

Answer 20

Clay, silt, sand, gravel, or similar material deposited by running water