Great Expectations

Question 1

impregnable

Answer 1

(adj) unable to be captured or broken into

Question 2

connubial

Answer 2

(adj) of or relating to the marriage or relationship of a married couple

Question 3

larceny

Answer 3

(n) theft of personal property

Question 4

trenchant

Answer 4

(adj) vigorous or incisive in expression or style; insightful

Question 5

prodigious

Answer 5

1. remarkably or impressively great in size or degree; immense 2. unnatural or abnormal

Question 6

discourse

Answer 6

(n) written or spoken communication or debate; discussion

Question 7

indiscriminate

Answer 7

(adj) done at random or without careful judgement; non-selective

Question 8

felicitious

Answer 8

(adj) well chosen or suited to the circumstances; apt

Question 9

paroxysm

Answer 9

a sudden attack or violent expression or a particular emotion or activity; spasm

Question 10

patronize

Answer 10

(v) treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority; condescend to

Question 11

discernable

Answer 11

(adj) able to be discerned; perceptible

Question 12

dexterity

Answer 12

(n) skill in performing tasks; especially with they hands

Question 13

remunerative

Answer 13

(adj) financially rewarding; lucrative

Question 14

pilfer

Answer 14

(v) steal (typically things of little value)

Question 15

exonerate

Answer 15

(v) absolve (someone) from blame for a wrongdoing