July 18

Question 1

Impeccable

Answer 1

in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.
“a man of impeccable character”

Question 2

Worth

Answer 2

Doing something

Question 3

Would love

Answer 3

To do something

Question 4

Perilious

Answer 4

full of danger or risk.
“a perilous journey south”

Question 5

Insurmountable

Answer 5

too great to be overcome.
“an insurmountable problem”

Question 6

Untenable

Answer 6

(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
“this argument is clearly untenable”

Question 7

Bowed out

Answer 7

withdraw or retire from an activity or role.
“she handed in a resignation letter, deciding it was an appropriate time for her to bow out”

Question 8

Seething

Answer 8

boiling or foaming as if boiling
crowded and full of restless activity
in a state of extreme agitation, esp through anger

A source with direct knowledge described Biden on Friday as “seething” at Pelosi, a sentiment that only grew in light of Lofgren’s letter.

Question 9

Defections

Answer 9

conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine)

the defections from his donors

Question 10

Conspicuous

Answer 10

standing out so as to be clearly visible.
Conspicuous failure

He was conspicuous by his booming laughter.

Question 11

Contribute

Answer 11

Contribute to achieving

Question 12

Upend

Answer 12

Set or turn (something) on its end or upside down.
E: New players upending some of the industry’s fundamentals

Question 13

Poised
Poised to shape

Answer 13

(of a person or organization) be ready to do something (position oneself)
E: Forces poised to shape the industry

be or cause to be balanced or suspended.
“he poised motionless on his toes”

Question 14

Ubiquitous
Ubiquitous influence

Answer 14

Present, appearing, or found everywhere
E: ubiquitous network of trusted parties spanning the entire world

Question 15

Conjecture

Answer 15

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
“conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied”

Question 16

Unscrupulous

Answer 16

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
E: “unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants”

Question 17

Tread

Answer 17

to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk. to step, walk, or trample so as to press, crush, or injure something (usually followed by on or upon ):
to tread on a person’s foot.

Question 18

Thumping

Answer 18

pounding or throbbing in a heavy, continuous way.
“the thumping beat of her heart”

Question 19

Arrived ___ the hotel

Answer 19

Arrive at the hotel

Question 20

We saw him ____ that night

Answer 20

Nothing!)