July 5

Question 1

minuscule or miniscule

Answer 1

(ˈmɪnəˌskjuːl) 1. very small.

2. (of letters or writing) small; not capital.

Question 2

geriatric

Answer 2

Elderly

Question 3

insidious

Answer 3

(ɪnˈsɪdɪəs)
adj
1. stealthy, subtle, cunning, or treacherous
2. working in a subtle or apparently innocuous way, but nevertheless deadly: an insidious illness.

Question 4

desert (dɪˈzɜːt)

Answer 4

1. (tr) to leave or abandon (a person, place, etc) without intending to return, esp in violation of a duty, promise, or obligation

Question 5

implacable

Answer 5

1. incapable of being placated or pacified; unappeasable

2. inflexible; intractable

Question 6

seize

Answer 6

take hold of suddenly and forcibly; grab; overwhelm; to take possession by force

Question 7

sublime

Answer 7

1. Characterized by nobility; majestic.
2.
a. Of high spiritual, moral, or intellectual worth.
b. Not to be excelled; supreme.
3. Inspiring awe; impressive.

Question 8

awe

Answer 8

1. A feeling of respect or reverence mixed with dread and wonder, often inspired by something majestic or powerful: