Hard Words 7

Question 1

Puissant

Answer 1

having great influence or power; powerful

Question 2

Inure

Answer 2

accustom (someone) to something; especially something unpleasant; [law] come into operation; take effect; harden

Question 3

Purview

Answer 3

the scope of the influence or concerns of something; range of experience or thought

Question 4

Countermand

Answer 4

revoke (an order); reverse a command

Question 5

Dolorous

Answer 5

feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress; crestfallen

Question 6

Chimera

Answer 6

something that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve; an illusion

Question 7

Nadir

Answer 7

the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization

Question 8

Trite

Answer 8

(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Question 9

Malodorous

Answer 9

smelling very unpleasant

Question 10

Noisome

Answer 10

having an extremely offensive smell; disagreeable, unpleasant

Question 11

Unpropitious

Answer 11

not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable

Question 12

Dovetail

Answer 12

a joint formed by one or more tapered projections (tenons) on piece which interlock with corresponding notches or recesses; fit together

Question 13

Rebuke

Answer 13

expressing sharp disapproval or criticism (of someone) because of their behavior or actions

Question 14

Smug

Answer 14

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements

Question 15

Anemic

Answer 15

suffering from anemia; lacking in color, spirit, or vitality

Question 16

Solicitude

Answer 16

care or concern for someone or something

Question 17

Catholic

Answer 17

including a wide variety of things; all embracing

Question 18

Spendthrift

Answer 18

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

Question 19

Tempestuous

Answer 19

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; very stormy

Question 20

Dispatch

Answer 20

deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently

Question 21

Tribulation

Answer 21

a cause or a state of great trouble or suffering

Question 22

Surreptitious

Answer 22

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; stealthy

Question 23

Precipitate

Answer 23

cause (an event or situation, typically on that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely; done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration

Question 24

Perfunctory

Answer 24

(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; as a part of a daily routine [a habit]

Question 25

Machinate

Answer 25

engage in plots and intrigues; scheme

Question 26

Sartorial

Answer 26

pertaining to tailors

Question 27

Repine

Answer 27

to fret; complain

Question 28

Reparations

Answer 28

amends; compensation

Question 29

Reprise

Answer 29

repetition; especially of a piece of music