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Question 0

Abstemious

Answer 0

adj. moderate, sparing

For years Helen envied all of those who could be abstemious eaters of sweets

Question 1

Abdicate

Answer 1

v. To give up, resign

The generals threatened to revolt unless the king abdicated

Question 2

Amalgamate

Answer 2

V. To consolidate, unite

In an attempt to gain better control over operations, the Owners amalgamated the two concerns.

Question 3

Assiduous

Answer 3

adj. persistent, very hard working and steady

The assiduous research chemist had spent years in testing all possible chemical combinations before finding the right formula.

Question 4

Balustrade

Answer 4

n. A handrail with balusters on a stairway or balcony

The thief threw the booty over the balustrade and into the arms of the accomplice waiting below the balcony

Question 5

Belligerent

Answer 5

adj. at war, warlike

The belligerent youth pushed his opponent to the point of open warfare between their two gangs.

Question 6

Bellicose

Answer 6

adj. warlike, quarrelsome

Is there any way that bellicose nations can be contained?

Question 7

Barb

Answer 7

n. Sharp critical or bitter words planned to hurt others

The audience ceased laughing as the barbs of the bitter comedian struck closer home

Question 8

Brazen

Answer 8

adj. shameless harsh and piercing of or like brass

The brazen thief calmly took his jacket off the rack, removed the labels, and attempted to walk out of the store wearing it.

Question 9

Cache

Answer 9

n., v. A hiding place for food and supplies. To make a hiding place for food and supplies.

We will cache some food and the canoe in the thickets for the group following us.

Question 10

Castigate

Answer 10

v. To punish, chastise

The strongest weapon that the public has to castigate elected officials is the ballot.

Question 11

Cleft

Answer 11

n. Split, crevice

We had to walk for miles to get around the cleft in the mountain.

Question 12

Coquette

Answer 12

v. To flirt