June 24

Question 1

carrion

Answer 1

Dead and decaying flesh.

Question 2

boast

Answer 2

To talk or write about oneself or something related to oneself in a proud or self-admiring way.

Question 3

foil

Answer 3

1. To prevent from being successful; thwart: The alarm system foiled the thieves’ robbery attempt.
2. To obscure or confuse (a trail or scent) so as to evade pursuers.

Question 4

brittle

Answer 4

adj. brit·tler, brit·tlest
1.
a. Likely to break, snap, or crack, as when subjected to pressure: brittle bones.
b. Easily damaged or disrupted; fragile: a brittle friendship. See Synonyms at fragile.

Question 5

riposte

Answer 5

1. a swift sharp reply in speech or action

2. (Fencing) fencing a counterattack made immediately after a successful parry

Question 6

grating

Answer 6

adj

1. (of sounds) harsh and rasping
2. annoying; irritating

Question 7

agitation

Answer 7

2. Extreme emotional disturbance; perturbation.

3. The stirring up of public interest in a matter of controversy, such as a political or social issue.

Question 8

offhand

Answer 8

Performed or expressed without preparation or forethought

Question 9

epicanthic fold

Answer 9

a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down’s syndrome

Question 10

blubber

Answer 10

To sob noisily. See Synonyms at cry.

v. tr.
1. To utter while crying and sobbing.
2. To make wet and swollen by weeping.