Economist Learning deck

Question 1

Inure

Answer 1

accustomed to something (esp unpleasant) syn. harden, desensitize

Question 2

Waffle

Answer 2

N. Lengthy but trivial/useless talk or writing. Syn. prattle, drivel

Question 3

Scintilla

Answer 3

Tiny trace or spark. Syn. iota, smidgen

Question 4

Redress

Answer 4

Remedy/compensation for a wrong / grievance. Syn. recompense, resititution

Question 5

Leaven

Answer 5

Permeate or transform for the better. Syn. infuse, pervade

Question 6

Noisome

Answer 6

offensive smelling. Syn. irritating, unpleasant

Question 7

Sanguine

Answer 7

Optimistic, esp in a bad situation. Syn. hopeful, assured

Question 8

Slake

Answer 8

Quench or satisfy. Syn. sate, satiate

Question 9

Stipple

Answer 9

mark with small dots. Syn. dock, spot, fleck

Question 10

Raconteur

Answer 10

Storyteller, gift of gab

Question 11

Strident

Answer 11

presenting point, esp controversial one, in an excessively forceful way

Question 12

Natty

Answer 12

Smart and fashionable (clothing or person). Syn. stylish, dapper, debonaire