GE List #1

Question 1

Gibbet

Answer 1

An instrument used for public execution

Question 2

Connubial

Answer 2

Relating to the relationship between a wife and husband

Question 3

Trenchant

Answer 3

Having keenness, forcefulness, and penetration in thought

Question 4

Consternation

Answer 4

Fear resulting from the awareness of danger

Question 5

Garret

Answer 5

Flour consisting of open space at the top of a house

Question 6

Interlocutor

Answer 6

A person who takes part in a conversation

Question 7

Appropriate

Answer 7

Suitable for a particular person, place, or condition

Question 8

Presentiment

Answer 8

A feeling of evil to come

Question 9

Intimate

Answer 9

Marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

Question 10

Commiserate

Answer 10

To feel or express sympathy or compassion

Question 11

Contumacious

Answer 11

Willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

Question 12

Abhorrence

Answer 12

Hate coupled with disgust

Question 13

Spasmodic

Answer 13

Occurring in spells and often abruptly

Question 14

Imperiously

Answer 14

In a manner, showing arrogant superiority

Question 15

Execrate

Answer 15

Curse or declare to be evil or anathema

Question 16

Sagacious

Answer 16

Acutely insightful and wise

Question 17

Perspicuity

Answer 17

Clarity as a consequence of being easily understandable

Question 18

Imperious

Answer 18

Having or showing arrogant superiority to

Question 19

Pilfer

Answer 19

Make off with belongings of others

Question 20

Vivacious

Answer 20

Vigorous and animated

Question 21

Ostentatious

Answer 21

Intended to attract notice and impress others

Question 22

Disconcerted

Answer 22

Having self possession upset; thrown into confusion

Question 23

Battery

Answer 23

A collection of related things intended for use together