July 6

Question 1

mingle

Answer 1

To mix or bring together in combination: a breeze that mingles the sea air with the scent of pines

Question 2

infuse

Answer 2

1. (often foll by: into) to instil or inculcate
2. (foll by: with) to inspire; emotionally charge
3. to soak or be soaked in order to extract flavour or other properties
4. rare (foll by into) to pour

Question 3

inbreeding

Answer 3

1. The breeding or mating of closely related individuals.

Question 4

patrician

Answer 4

1. A person of refined upbringing, manners, and tastes.

2. A member of an aristocracy; an aristocrat.

Question 5

compact

Answer 5

(ˈkɒmpækt)
n
(Law) an official contract or agreement

Question 6

prescience

Answer 6

ˈprɛʃ əns knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight.

Question 7

absently

Answer 7

in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; inattentively

Question 8

wedge

Answer 8

1. A piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.

Question 9

to rid oneself of a thing

Answer 9

get rid of

Question 10

hold out

Answer 10

1. To present or offer: She held out the possibility that she might run for office.
2. To continue to be in supply or service; last: How long can our food hold out?
3. To continue to resist: The defending garrison held out for a month.
4. To refuse to reach an agreement or insist on certain demands: The union held out for a better raise.