December 16th

Question 1

Of a dark color or complexion

Answer 1

Swarthy

EX: The dark eyed and dark-haired man had a swarthy look to him.

Question 2

A rare or unusual event or fact

Answer 2

Phenomenon

EX: The scientists could not explain the phenomenon of all the bees dying off in a certain area of the country.

Question 3

A famous or well remembered act; a heroic act

Answer 3

Exploit

EX: everyone knows of Robin Hood’s exploits.

Question 4

Something very large; something of great importance

Answer 4

Monumental

EX: The teachers job of organizing the books in the classroom library is monumental.

Question 5

Likely to cause an argument or disagreement

Answer 5

Contentious

EX: The issue of global warming is contentious.

Question 6

It’s a French expression meaning “from the menu”, which can mean to order an item on the menu that may be a side dish or served separately

Answer 6

A la carte

EX: I ordered the steak A la carte.