June 27

Question 1

innuendo

Answer 1

an indirect or subtle reference, esp one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation

Question 2

flare

Answer 2

1. To flame up with a bright, wavering light.
2. To burst into intense, sudden flame.
   3.
   a. To erupt or intensify suddenly: Tempers flared at the meeting. His allergies flared up.
   b. To become suddenly angry. Used with up: He flared up when she alluded to his financial difficulties.

Question 3

peremptory

Answer 3

(pəˈrɛmptərɪ) a. Subject to no further debate or dispute; final and unassailable: a peremptory decree.
b. Not allowing contradiction or refusal; imperative: The officer issued peremptory commands.

Question 4

tenacious

Answer 4

(tɪˈneɪʃəs)
adj
1. holding or grasping firmly; forceful: a tenacious grip.
2. retentive: a tenacious memory.
3. stubborn or persistent: a tenacious character.

Question 5

contend

Answer 5

1. To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle: armies contending for control of territory; had to contend with long lines at the airport.
2. To strive in competition, as in a race; vie: two runners contending for the lead.

Question 6

tarry

Answer 6

tarry (ˈtærɪ)
vb, -ries, -rying or -ried
1. (intr) to delay in coming or going; linger
2. (intr) to remain temporarily or briefly
3. (intr) to wait or stay

Question 7

trifle

Answer 7

(ˈtraɪfəl)
n
1. a thing of little or no value or significance
2. a small amount; bit: a trifle more enthusiasm.

Question 8

folly

Answer 8

1. Lack of good sense, understanding, or foresight: an act of folly

Question 9

dirge

Answer 9

(dɜrdʒ)

n.
1. a funeral song or tune, or one expressing mourning in commemoration of the dead.

Question 10

foyer

Answer 10

1. A lobby or anteroom, as of a theater or hotel.

2. An entrance hall; a vestibule.

Question 11

mewl

Answer 11

(mjuːl)
vb
(intr) (esp of a baby) to cry weakly; whimper (often in the phrase mewl and puke)

Question 12

skirt

Answer 12

1. To lie along or form the edge of; border: the creek that skirts our property.
2. To pass around rather than across or through: changed their course to skirt the storm.
3. To pass close to; miss narrowly: The bullet skirted an artery.

Question 13

boggle

Answer 13

(ˈbɒɡəl)
vb
1. to be surprised, confused, or alarmed (esp in the phrase the mind boggles)
2. to hesitate or be evasive when confronted with a problem
3. (tr) to baffle; bewilder; puzzle