July 7

Question 1

discernible

Answer 1

Perceptible, as by vision or the intellect. See Synonyms at perceptible.

Question 2

rankle

Answer 2

(intr) to cause severe and continuous irritation, anger, or bitterness; fester: his failure to win still rankles.

Question 3

gambit

Answer 3

1. An opening in chess in which the player risks one or more minor pieces, usually a pawn, in order to gain a favorable position.

Question 4

venture

Answer 4

1. An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.
2. A business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gain.

Question 5

huddle

Answer 5

1. A densely packed group or crowd, as of people or animals.
   v. hud·dled, hud·dling, hud·dles
   v. intr.
2. To crowd together, as from cold or fear.

Question 6

even

Answer 6

. Having an exact amount, extent, or number; precise: an even pound; an even foot.

Question 7

basin

Answer 7

5. Geology
   a. A broad tract of land in which the rock strata are tilted toward a common center.
   b. A large, bowl-shaped depression in the surface of the land or ocean floor.

Question 8

erg

Answer 8

An extensive area of desert covered with shifting sand dunes.