June 25

Question 1

omniscient

Answer 1

(ɒmˈnɪʃ ənt)

adj.
1. having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding.

Question 2

scribble

Answer 2

1. Careless hurried writing.

2. Meaningless marks and lines.

Question 3

nimble

Answer 3

1. Quick, light, or agile in movement or action; deft: nimble fingers.

Question 4

dollop

Answer 4

1. A lump or portion of semisolid matter: a dollop of whipped cream.
2. A small quantity or splash of a liquid: a dollop of whiskey.
3. A modicum; a bit: not a dollop of truth to the story.

Question 5

lurch

Answer 5

(lɜrtʃ)
n.
1. an act or instance of swaying abruptly.
2. a sudden tip or roll to one side, as of a ship.
3. an awkward, swaying or staggering motion or gait.

Question 6

hilt

Answer 6

The handle of a weapon or tool.

Question 7

covert

Answer 7

(ˈkʌvət)
adj
1. concealed or secret: covert jealousy.

Question 8

gambit

Answer 8

(ˈɡæmbɪt)
n
1. (Chess & Draughts) chess an opening move in which a chessman, usually a pawn, is sacrificed to secure an advantageous position
2. an opening comment, manoeuvre, etc, intended to secure an advantage or promote a point of view