Manhattan 7

Question 1

apollonian

Answer 1

relating to the rational, ordered, and self-disciplined aspects of human nature.

Question 2

faux-naif

Answer 2

naïve or pretending to be naive

Question 3

no-holds-barred

Answer 3

without limits or controls:

Question 4

dyed-in-the-wool

Answer 4

having opinions that are very strong and do not change:

Question 5

stonewall

Answer 5

delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive.

Question 6

storied

Answer 6

famous, esp. because of being interesting or an important part of history:

Question 7

ruminate

Answer 7

to think carefully and for a long period about something:

Question 8

chide

Answer 8

scold or rebuke

Question 9

pious

Answer 9

devoutly religious

pretending to have sincere feelings

Question 10

virtuous

Answer 10

having good moral qualities and behaviour:

Question 11

vice

Answer 11

illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.:

Question 12

wag

Answer 12

a humorous person who likes to make jokes

Question 13

transgressor

Answer 13

a person who breaks a law or moral rule:

Question 14

drowsiness

Answer 14

a tired state, between sleeping and being awake:

Question 15

retch

Answer 15

make the sound and movement of vomiting.

Question 16

contretemps

Answer 16

a small argument or unlucky event, often happening in public and causing social embarrassment:

Question 17

convulsion

Answer 17

a shaking movement of the body that cannot be controlled, often caused by illness:

Question 18

fealty

Answer 18

loyalty, especially to a king or queen:

Question 19

interlude

Answer 19

a period or event that comes between two others and is different from them:

Question 20

clamor

Answer 20

to make a loud complaint or demand:

Question 21

iota

Answer 21

an extremely small amount:

Question 22

reputability

Answer 22

the state of having a good reputation.

Question 23

Specter / spectre

Answer 23

something that causes fear or worry:

Question 24

annihilation

Answer 24

complete destruction, so that nothing or no one is left:

Question 25

skitter

Answer 25

move lightly and quickly or hurriedly.

Question 26

puffery

Answer 26

exaggerated or false praise.

Question 27

regalia

Answer 27

special clothes and decorations, esp. those used at official ceremonies:

Question 28

blather

Answer 28

to talk for a long time in a silly or annoying way:

Question 29

confabulation

Answer 29

conversation or discussion about something:

Question 30

Plum / plummer / plummest

Answer 30

very good and worth having

Question 31

suffrage

Answer 31

enfranchise

Question 32

lummox

Answer 32

a stupid or awkward person:

Question 33

extortionate

Answer 33

extremely expensive:

Question 34

senescent

Answer 34

becoming old, and therefore in less good condition and less able to function well:

Question 35

masquerade

Answer 35

pretend to be someone one is not. / false show or appearance:
a party or dance in which people wear masks (= coverings for the face):

Question 36

deface

Answer 36

to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it:

Question 37

Ward / warded

Answer 37

guard; protect.

admit (a patient) to a hospital ward

Question 38

putsch

Answer 38

an attempt to remove a government by force

Question 39

stipulate

Answer 39

to state exactly what must be done:

Question 40

detonation

Answer 40

explosion (of a bomb)

Question 41

dialectical

Answer 41

relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions

Question 42

lithe

Answer 42

young, healthy, attractive, and able to move and bend smoothly:

Question 43

high-handed

Answer 43

using power or authority without considering the feelings of others

Question 44

full-bore

Answer 44

full speed or maximum capacity.

Question 45

delimit

Answer 45

determine the limits or boundaries of.

Question 46

messianic

Answer 46

A messianic speech or style is very determined and full of emotion:

Question 47

ebb

Answer 47

(of an emotion or quality) gradually decrease.

Question 48

soar

Answer 48

to rise very quickly to a high level:

Question 49

Blandishments

Answer 49

pleasant words or actions used in order to persuade someone to do something:

Question 50

Supine

Answer 50

If you are supine, you are weak and willing to accept the control of others:
(lying) flat on your back, looking up: