Fancy Words

Question 1

To go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment.

Answer 1

Reneged

Question 2

To offer or present something for acceptance.

Answer 2

Proffer

Question 3

A statement or situation that seems contradictory or self-defeating but may be true or reveal an underlying truth.

Answer 3

Paradox

Question 4

To obstruct, delay, or prevent the progress of something.

Answer 4

Hinder

Question 5

Relates to the principle or relationship between cause and effect.

Answer 5

Causality

Question 6

To refer to something that had already been mentioned or described earlier in a conversation, text, or discussion.

Answer 6

Aforementioned

Question 7

A question or inquiry made to obtain information or clarification.

Answer 7

Query

Question 8

Something that is near or close to a particular point.

Answer 8

Proximal

Question 9

Refers to the act of contrasting or distinguishing two things by highlighting their differences.

Answer 9

Contradistinction

Question 10

Something far away from a reference point.

Answer 10

Distal

Question 11

Latin for “therefore” or “consequently”

Answer 11

Ergo

Question 12

Refers to anything related to cooking or eating food.

Answer 12

Gastronomical

Question 13

Refers to something unnecessary because it’s superfluous or repetitive.

Answer 13

Redundant

Question 14

Describes something that is genuinely or unquestionably true.

Answer 14

Veritable