Deck 23

Question 1

Nebulous

Answer 1

In the form of a cloud or haze

Unclear, vague, ill-defined

Question 2

Nostrum

Answer 2

A medicine, esp. one not considered effective, prepared by an unqualified person
Pet scheme or favorite remedy for bringing out social/political reform
“Magic formula”

Question 3

Notional

Answer 3

Existing only in theory; speculative

Question 4

Notwithstanding

Answer 4

In spite of

Nevertheless

Question 5

Nugatory

Answer 5

Of no value or importance

Question 6

Odious

Answer 6

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive

Question 7

Olio

Answer 7

Misc collection of things; variety act or show

Question 8

Overture

Answer 8

Intro to something more substantial

Proposal, proposition (peace talks)

Question 9

Pacific

Answer 9

Peaceful in character or intent

Question 10

Paean

Answer 10

Song (or anything) of praise or triumph

Question 11

Pandemic

Answer 11

Prevalent over the whole country or the world

Question 12

Pander

Answer 12

Gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit

Question 13

Pantheon

Answer 13

All the gods of a people or a religion collectively
Building in which illustrious dead of a nation are buried
Group of particularly respected, famous, or important people

Question 14

Parable

Answer 14

Simple story used to illustrate moral or spiritual lesson; as told by Jesus in the Gospels

Question 15

Paramount

Answer 15

More important than anything else; supreme

Question 16

Paramour

Answer 16

Lover; illicit partner of a married person

Question 17

Parlous

Answer 17

Full of danger or uncertainty; precarious

Greatly or excessively

Question 18

Parochial

Answer 18

Relating to a church parish

Limited or narrow outlook or scope

Question 19

Parsimony

Answer 19

Extreme unwillingness to spend money

Question 20

Parvenu

Answer 20

Person of obscure origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity