June 2

Question 1

sinewy

Answer 1

(ˈsɪnjʊɪ)
adj
1. (Anatomy) consisting of or resembling a tendon or tendons
2. muscular; brawny
3. (esp of language, style, etc) vigorous; forceful
4. (of meat, etc) tough; stringy

Question 2

whirl

Answer 2

wûrl

rotate or spin rapidly: The blades of the windmill whirl in the breeze.

Question 3

barb

Answer 3

bärb
A sharp point projecting in reverse direction to the main point of a weapon or tool, as on an arrow or fishhook. intended to make extraction difficult

Question 4

sass

Answer 4

(sæs)
n
insolent or impudent talk or behaviour
vb (intr)
to talk or answer back in such a way

Question 5

lay

Answer 5

A narrative poem, such as one sung by medieval minstrels; a ballad.

Question 6

fiend

Answer 6

(fiːnd)
n
1. an evil spirit; demon; devil
2. a person who is extremely wicked, esp in being very cruel or brutal
3. informal
a. a person who is intensely interested in or fond of something: a fresh-air fiend; he is a fiend for cards.
b. an addict: a drug fiend.

Question 7

dolt

Answer 7

A stupid person; a dunce. a slow-witted

Question 8

chagrin

Answer 8

(shə-grĭn′)
n.
A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event: To her chagrin, the party ended just as she arrived.

Question 9

blunt

Answer 9

(blŭnt)

adj. blunt·er, blunt·est
1. Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
1. To dull the edge of (a knife, for example).
2. To make less effective; weaken: blunting the criticism with a smile.

Question 10

bodkin

Answer 10

(bŏd′kĭn)
n.
1. A small, sharply pointed instrument for making holes in fabric or leather.
2. A blunt needle for pulling tape or ribbon through a series of loops or a hem.
3. A long hairpin, usually with an ornamental head.