Day 4

Question 1

riff

Answer 1

• (noun) a clever or witty remark
• (noun) a variation of something
  syn: a take
• (verb) to speak for a long time on a particular subject, especially in an improvised and humorous way

Question 2

reprise

Answer 2

Verb
- to repeat the performance of

• to repeat the principal points or stages of [Syn: recapitulate, aka recap]
  (noun)
• a repeated performance; repetition
• a recap
• a recurrence, renewal, or resumption of an action; repeat

Question 3

reprisal

Answer 3

• an act of retaliation
• the regaining or restoration of something (as by recapture)
• something paid or given in recompense; compensation, restitution

Question 4

pointed

Answer 4

• relevant; pertinent
• (of a remark or look) expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way.
  “pointed comments were made about racial discrimination within the army”
• obvious to the mind

syn: glaring, marked, conspicuous

Question 5

candor

Answer 5

• unreserved, honest, or sincere expression: FORTHRIGHTNESS
• freedom from prejudice or malice: FAIRNESS

Question 6

disdain

Answer 6

• (noun) a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior
  Syn: scorn, misprision, despisement, despise
• to look on with scorn
  “disdained him as a coward”

Syn: contemn, despise

• to refuse or abstain from because of a feeling of contempt or scorn
  “ he disdained to answer their questions”

Question 7

underscore

Answer 7

• to make evident : EMPHASIZE, STRESS

Question 8

providential

Answer 8

• fortunate, fortuitous, lucky, heaven-sent

Question 9

dispassionate

Answer 9

• not influenced by strong feeling; unaffected by personal or emotional involvement

Question 10

slapdash

Answer 10

• done too hurriedly and carelessly

“he gave a slapdash performance”
Syn: slipshod

Question 11

assiduous

Answer 11

showing great care and effort; marked by doggedness or persistence
Syn: meticulous, sedulous, perseverant

Question 12

consternation

Answer 12

amazement or horror that causes confusion

Syn: dismay

Question 13

wearisome

Answer 13

tiring, boring

Question 14

conniving

Answer 14

indulging in secret cooperation; conspiring, conspiratorial

Question 15

heartfelt

Answer 15

deeply felt; earnest, sincere, unfeigned

Question 16

expurgate

Answer 16

• to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
• (especially) to expunge objectionable parts from before publication or presentation

“an expurgated edition of the letters”

Question 17

idealistic

Answer 17

• unrealistically aiming for perfection; characterized by idealism

Question 18

resourceful

Answer 18

able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means

Question 19

commonplace

Answer 19

commonly found or seen: ORDINARY, UNREMARKABLE

Question 20

frontier

Answer 20

• aborderbetweentwocountries
• adistantareawherefewpeoplelive
  thelimitsofknowledgein aparticularfield

Question 21

raucous

Answer 21

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Syn: cacophonous

Question 22

stupefy

Answer 22

make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.
“the offence of administering drugs to a woman with intent to stupefy her”
Similar:stun, daze, befuddle

• astonish and shock

Question 23

immutable

Answer 23

not capable of or susceptible to change

Question 24

unctuous

Answer 24

• excessively flattering or ingratiating
• fatty, oily

Question 25

rancor

Answer 25

bitter deep-seated ill will
Syn: animosity, animus, gall, jaundice

Question 26

hubris

Answer 26

• an excessive or foolish amount of belief in oneself or one’s own abilities

“His failure was brought on by his hubris”