Lighthouse set 3

Question 1

Fecundity (n)

Answer 1

1. Of female animals: The faculty of reproduction, the capacity for bringing forth young; productiveness.
2. Productiveness in general, the faculty or power of being fruitful, fertility:

Question 2

Fractious (adj)

Answer 2

Refractory, unruly; now chiefly, cross, fretful, peevish; esp. of children.

Question 3

Frippery (n)

Answer 3

1. Finery in dress, esp. tawdry finery; an example of this, an article of fashionable attire. Also, transferred tawdry ornamentation in general.
2. Articles of small value; trifles.

Question 4

Obsequiously (adv)

Answer 4

With ready compliance or eagerness to serve or please; dutifully. Now rare.

Question 5

Menially (adv)

Answer 5

Like a menial; in a menial capacity.

Question 6

Menial (adj)

Answer 6

Relating to the household, domestic. Also in extended use. Obsolete.

Question 7

Adroitly (adv)

Answer 7

In an adroit manner; dexterously, skilfully, cleverly.

Question 8

August (adj)

Answer 8

Inspiring or worthy of respect (originally on account of birth or position in society); impressively eminent or respected; imposing, reverend, worshipful.

Question 9

Suffusion (n)

Answer 9

A colouring or tint spread over a surface, esp. over the skin by the action of the blood, etc.; frequently a flush of colour in the face, a blush.

Question 10

Puerile (adj)

Answer 10

Usually derogatory. Of conversation, thought, humour, etc.: befitting children rather than adults; childish, infantile, immature; unsophisticated; silly.