Brave and Bold

Question 1

annoyance

Answer 1

vexation, irritation, state of being bothered as by a repeated noise

Question 2

appetite

Answer 2

a desire or craving for something, such as food

Question 3

avocation

Answer 3

pursuit carried out in addition to one’s regular work; a hobby

Question 4

baffle

Answer 4

puzzle or confound

Question 5

colloquy

Answer 5

conversion or conference, especially one with a formal tone

Question 6

destitution

Answer 6

complete poverty; lacking the necessities of life

Question 7

devolve

Answer 7

pass on duties or responsibilities to others

Question 8

dismantle

Answer 8

take apart; render unusable

Question 9

eject

Answer 9

drive out; evict

Question 10

envious

Answer 10

feeling discontent and ill will because someone else has something desirable

Question 11

epidemic

Answer 11

rapid spreading of a contagious disease

Question 12

forestall

Answer 12

interfere with by doing something in advance

Question 13

malicious

Answer 13

showing active ill will and an intention to do harm

Question 14

misanthropic

Answer 14

having a dislike and distrust for people

Question 15

prepossessing

Answer 15

making a favorable impression

Question 16

protege

Answer 16

person who is under the patronage or protection of another

Question 17

rickety

Answer 17

likely to fall down because of weakness; shaky, unsteady

Question 18

ruffian

Answer 18

brutal, lawless person

Question 19

sanguine

Answer 19

optimistic; hopeful; cheerful

Question 20

stripling

Answer 20

youth passing into manhood

Question 21

subterfuge

Answer 21

plan used to evade something unpleasant or difficult

Question 22

vigilant

Answer 22

watchful; alert to danger