April-Dec2022

Question 1

Pachyderm

Answer 1

a very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

Question 2

Phenom

Answer 2

a person who is outstandingly talented or admired, especially an up-and-comer.
“the newest pop phenom”

Question 3

Adulation

Answer 3

obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.
“he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans”

Question 4

Obscurity

Answer 4

the state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
“he is too good a player to slide into obscurity”

the quality of being difficult to understand.
“poems of impenetrable obscurity”

Question 5

Svelte

Answer 5

(of a person) slender and elegant.
“she was svelte and sophisticated”

Question 6

Carcinogenic

Answer 6

having the potential to cause cancer.

Question 7

Conspicuous

Answer 7

standing out so as to be clearly visible.
“he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam’s apple”
attracting notice or attention.
“he showed conspicuous bravery”

Question 8

Sedentary

Answer 8

of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
“we all walk a certain amount every day even if we are sedentary”

Question 9

Pedagogy

Answer 9

the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
“the relationship between applied linguistics and language pedagogy”

Question 10

Siesta

Answer 10

an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken during the hottest hours of the day in a hot climate.
“everyone had a siesta for a few hours”

Question 11

Pergola

Answer 11

an archway in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with trained climbing or trailing plants.

Question 12

Conducive

Answer 12

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
“the harsh lights and cameras were hardly conducive to a relaxed atmosphere”

Question 13

Nuance

Answer 13

a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
“the nuances of facial expression and body language”

Question 14

Somber

Answer 14

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.
“the night skies were somber and starless”

Question 15

Apprehension

Answer 15

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
“he felt sick with apprehension”

Question 16

Exodus

Answer 16

a mass departure of people, especially emigrants.
“the annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida”

Question 17

Acolyte

Answer 17

a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession.
an assistant or follower.
“she runs the department through a small group of acolytes”

Question 18

Foreboding

Answer 18

fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
“with a sense of foreboding she read the note”

Question 19

Inept titude

Answer 19

lack of skill or ability.
“the officials displayed remarkable ineptitude”

Question 20

Ímpetuous

Answer 20

in a sudden way, without considering the results of your actions:

Question 21

Verboten

Answer 21

forbidden, especially by an authority.
“bank fishing is verboten on Strathbeg”

Question 22

Sadistic

Answer 22

deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
“she took a sadistic pleasure in tormenting him”

Question 23

Notion

Answer 23

conception of or belief about something.
“children have different notions about the roles of their parents”

Question 24

Interminable

Answer 24

endless (often used hyperbolically).
“we got bogged down in interminable discussions”

having or seeming to have no end especially : wearisomely protracted an interminable sermon.

Question 25

Furtive

Answer 25

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
“they spent a furtive day together”

Question 26

Commiserate

Answer 26

express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.
“she went over to commiserate with Rose on her unfortunate circumstances”

Question 27

Enigma

Answer 27

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
“Madeleine was still an enigma to him”