June 18

Question 1

sequin

Answer 1

A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle.

Question 2

shawl

Answer 2

(ʃɔːl) A usually square, rectangular, or triangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, or shoulders.

Question 3

fling

Answer 3

1. To throw with violence: flung the dish against the wall. See Synonyms at throw.
2. To put or send suddenly or unexpectedly: troops that were flung into battle.

Question 4

opalescence

Answer 4

Exhibiting a milky iridescence like that of an opal.

Question 5

residue

Answer 5

(ˈrɛzɪˌdjuː)
n
1. matter remaining after something has been removed

Question 6

despondent

Answer 6

downcast or disheartened; lacking hope or courage; dejected

Question 7

limp

Answer 7

1. Lacking or having lost rigidity, as of structure or substance: limp, wet hair; an arm hanging limp over the side of the bed.
2. Lacking strength, vigor, or effectiveness; weak: limp political opposition.

Question 8

discreet

Answer 8

judicious in one’s conduct or speech; careful; circumspect; prudent; modest

Question 9

discrete

Answer 9

constituting a separate thing; distinct; different; individual; unconnected