June 10

Question 1

exquisite

Answer 1

(ɪkˈskwɪzɪt; ˈɛkskwɪzɪt)
adj
1. possessing qualities of unusual delicacy and fine craftsmanship: jewels in an exquisite setting.
2. extremely beautiful and pleasing: an exquisite face.

Question 2

distillation

Answer 2

1. The evaporation and subsequent collection of a liquid by condensation as a means of purification: the distillation of water.

Question 3

happenstance

Answer 3

chance, coincidence

“I drove loops around the nearby parish school … hoping to bump into her casually and claim it was mere happenstance”

Question 4

nexus

Answer 4

1. a means of connection between members of a group or things in a series; link; bond
2. a connected group or series
3. center

Question 5

involute

Answer 5

Intricate; complex.

Question 6

intricate

Answer 6

1. Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate: an intricate pattern; an intricate procedure.
2. Difficult to understand, analyze, or solve for having many interconnected elements.

Question 7

rigor

Answer 7

a. Strictness or severity, as in action or judgment

Question 8

trickle

Answer 8

1. to run or cause to run in thin or slow streams: she trickled the sand through her fingers.
2. (intr) to move, go, or pass gradually: the crowd trickled away.
   n
3. a thin, irregular, or slow flow of something

Question 9

malign

Answer 9

To make evil, harmful, and often untrue statements about (someone).

Question 10

bathe

Answer 10

бэйth

to take bath

Question 11

pudgy

Answer 11

Somewhat fat; chubby: a pudgy face

Question 12

piny or piney

Answer 12

пайни

1. abounding in or covered with pine trees.
2. pertaining to or suggestive of pine trees.

Question 13

tawny

Answer 13

тоуни

A light brown to brownish orange.

Question 14

backdate

Answer 14

To mark or supply with a date that is earlier than the actual date: backdate a check.