June 28

Question 1

blemish

Answer 1

(blĕm′ĭsh)
n.
1. A small mark that makes the appearance of something less attractive.
2. An imperfection that mars or impairs; a flaw.

Question 2

obstinate

Answer 2

a. Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; obdurate.
b. Characterized by such adherence: an obstinate refusal.

Question 3

dissuade

Answer 3

1. (often foll by from) to deter (someone) by persuasion from a course of action, policy, etc
2. to advise against (an action, etc)

Question 4

clod

Answer 4

1. A lump or chunk, especially of earth or clay.
2. Earth or soil.
3. A dull, stupid person; a dolt.

Question 5

goad

Answer 5

1. A long stick with a pointed end used for prodding animals.
2. An agent or means of prodding or urging; a stimulus.

Question 6

till

Answer 6

To prepare (land) for the raising of crops, as by plowing and harrowing; cultivate.

Question 7

warren

Answer 7

2. An enclosure for small game animals.
   3.
   a. An overcrowded living area.
   b. A mazelike place where one may easily become lost: a warren of narrow, dark alleys and side streets.

Question 8

gauge

Answer 8

To evaluate or estimate: gauge a person’s interest.

Question 9

coinage

Answer 9

The right or process of making coins.

Question 10

tumultuous

Answer 10

loud, noisy, 2. greatly agitated, confused, or disturbed: a tumultuous dream. (tuˈmʌl tʃu əs

Question 11

rabble

Answer 11

1. A tumultuous crowd; a mob.
2. The lowest or unrefined class of people. Often used with the.
3. A group of persons regarded with contempt

Question 12

errand

Answer 12

(ˈɛrənd) a. A short trip taken to perform a specified task, usually for another.
b. The purpose or object of such a trip: Your errand was to mail the letter.

Question 13

ménage

Answer 13

1. People living together as a unit; a household (meɪˈnɑːʒ

Question 14

consecrate

Answer 14

1. to make or declare sacred or holy; sanctify

Question 15

countenance

Answer 15

1. Appearance, especially the expression of the face: The question left him with a puzzled countenance.
2. The face or facial features.