Deck 8

Question 1

sinuous

Answer 1

full of curves, twisting and turning

Question 2

shoal

Answer 2

a large group or crowd

Question 3

decadence

Answer 3

a decline in morals or art

Question 4

swathe

Answer 4

to wrap around something; to envelop

Question 5

extant

Answer 5

still existing (books, documents, animals)

Question 6

succor

Answer 6

aid, assistance

Question 7

lassitude

Answer 7

weariness

Question 8

subsume

Answer 8

to include within a larger group

Question 9

incorporeal

Answer 9

not consisting of matter

Question 10

amalgam

Answer 10

a mixture or combination (often of metals)

Question 11

visage

Answer 11

face, appearance

Question 12

aspersion

Answer 12

slanderous statement; a damaging or derogatory criticism

Question 13

collusion

Answer 13

a secret agreement for an illegal purpose

Question 14

autocracy

Answer 14

an absolute monarchy; government where one person holds power

Question 15

implacable

Answer 15

unwilling to be pacified or appeased

Question 16

fealty

Answer 16

loyalty

Question 17

bestial

Answer 17

having the qualities of a beast; brutal

Question 18

blithe

Answer 18

cheerful

Question 19

blighted

Answer 19

causing frustration or destruction

Question 20

nettle

Answer 20

to irritate

Question 21

anaphylaxis

Answer 21

an allergic reaction

Question 22

bucolic

Answer 22

having to do with shepherds or the country

Question 23

subjugate

Answer 23

to dominate or enslave

Question 24

canard

Answer 24

a false statement or rumor

Question 25

umbrage

Answer 25

offense or resentment