July 15

Question 1

susurration

Answer 1

1. the act or process of whispering.

2. a whispering sound or soft rustling

Question 2

lass

Answer 2

n.

1. A girl or young woman.
2. A sweetheart.

Question 3

eunuch

Answer 3

(ˈjuːnək)
n
1. (Professions) a man who has been castrated, esp (formerly) for some office such as a guard in a harem

Question 4

vicarious

Answer 4

(vaɪˈkɛər i əs, vɪ-)

adj.

1. performed, received, or suffered in place of another.
2. taking the place of another person or thing.

Question 5

vigorous

Answer 5

adj.
1.
a. Strong and healthy; robust: “Her splendid, vigorous body lay still and relaxed under the loose folds of her clothing” (Willa Cather).
b. Growing or spreading rapidly: a vigorous vine.
2. Characterized by or done with force and energy: “With a vigorous shake to get rid of the brine in his hair, he ran into the woods to hunt small game” (John Muir). See Synonyms at active.