Desiccate, Apocryphal, Epigrams, Sauntered

Question 1

to dry thoroughly; dry up.
to preserve (food) by removing moisture; dehydrate.

Answer 1

Desiccate

Question 2

the chief minister of state in certain parliamentary governments, as in Germany; prime minister; premier.
the chief administrative officer in certain American universities.
a secretary, as to a king or noble or of an embassy.
the priest in charge of a Roman Catholic chancery.
the title of various important judges and other high officials.

Answer 2

Chancellor

Question 3

to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle:

to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange:

Answer 3

Disconcert

Question 4

having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable:

Answer 4

Amiable

Question 5

keen insight; shrewdness:

Answer 5

Acumen

Question 6

of or relating to a town or city or its local government:

Answer 6

Municipal

Question 7

full of complaints; complaining.

Answer 7

Querulous

Question 8

showing annoyance, irritation, or bad mood:

Answer 8

Peevish

Question 9

not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish.
self-possessed, calm, or composed.

Answer 9

Phlegmatic

Question 10

a person appointed to any of various positions of command, authority, or superintendence, as a chief magistrate in ancient Rome or the chief administrative official of a department of France or Italy.

Answer 10

Prefect

Question 11

the quality or state of being profound; depth.

Answer 11

Profundity

Question 12

in a calm or peaceful manner; tranquilly:

in a way that shows a lack of energy or concern:

Answer 12

Placidly

Question 13

pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious:

Answer 13

Pontifical

Question 14

to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.
to enclose or confine (usually followed by in, around, or about):

Answer 14

Hem

Question 15

a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing:
a fantastic, visionary, or impractical idea:
A daydream

Answer 15

Reverie

Question 16

abhorrence; hatred.

Answer 16

Detestation

Question 17

astute or sharp in practical matters: keen, piercing

Answer 17

Shrewd

Question 18

manner or style of verbal expression; characteristic language:

Answer 18

Phraseology

Question 19

any witty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely expressed.

Answer 19

Epigram

Question 20

pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic:
given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.

Answer 20

Spasmodic

Question 21

unmannerly intrusion or presumption; insolence.

Obsolete. shameless or brazenly immodest.

Answer 21

Impertinence / Impudence

Question 22

Of, characterized by, or producing a hissing sound like that of (s) or (sh)

Answer 22

Sibilant

Question 23

a word of one syllable, as yes or no.

Answer 23

Monosyllable

Question 24

the state or quality of being; manly character, vigor, or spirit; masculinity.
the power of procreation.

Answer 24

Virility

Question 25

grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood:
gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood:

Answer 25

Solemn(ity)

Question 26

the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others.
the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized.

Answer 26

Deputation

Question 27

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness:

liveliness; briskness.

Answer 27

Alacrity

Question 28

outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended:

Answer 28

Ostensible

Question 29

senseless, stupid, or exaggerated talk or writing; nonsense.

Answer 29

Balderdash

Question 30

a plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that depends upon suddenness and speed.

Answer 30

Putsch

Question 31

of doubtful authorship or authenticity.

Answer 31

Apocryphal

Question 32

not genuine, authentic, or true; not from the claimed, pretended, or proper source; counterfeit.
Biology. (of two or more parts, plants, etc.) having a similar appearance but a different structure.
of illegitimate birth; bastard.

Answer 32

Spurious

Question 33

the highest point; summit; peak:

Answer 33

Acme

Question 34

to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll:

Answer 34

Saunter

Question 35

a room that admits to a larger room.

a waiting room.

Answer 35

Anteroom

Question 36

to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements (usually followed by into):
to acquire, win, or obtain by beguiling talk or methods (usually followed by from or away):

Answer 36

Inveigle

Question 37

a person who exercises the ruling power in a kingdom during the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign.
a ruler or governor.

Answer 37

Regent

Question 38

extraordinary in some bad way; glaring; flagrant:

Answer 38

Egregious

Question 39

left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned:

neglectful of duty; delinquent; negligent.

Answer 39

Derelict

Question 40

neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping.
(of a solid) not having the axis perpendicular to the plane of the base.
diverging from a given straight line or course.
at an angle of 45 degrees

Answer 40

Obliquely