January 13

Question 1

Interloper

Answer 1

Someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

Question 2

Expiate

Answer 2

Make amends for

Question 3

Expedite

Answer 3

Process fast and efficiently

Question 4

Abominate

Answer 4

Find repugnant (to hate)

Question 5

Ascribe

Answer 5

Attribute or credit to

Question 6

Adventitious

Answer 6

Associated by chance and not an integral part (just kind of happened)

Question 7

Enjoin

Answer 7

Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Question 8

Commiserate

Answer 8

To feel or express sympathy or compassion

Question 9

Acculturation

Answer 9

The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture

Question 10

Circuitous

Answer 10

Deviating from a straight course

Question 11

Ferment

Answer 11

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development

Agitation, unrest

Question 12

Vitriolic

Answer 12

Harsh or corrosive in tone

Question 13

Wheedle

Answer 13

Influence or argue by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Question 14

Peculate

Answer 14

Appropriate (as property entrusted to ones care) fraudulently for ones own use
(Embezzle)

Question 15

Stringent

Answer 15

Demanding strict attention to rules and proceedurs