MinD Aug 31- Sept 6

Question 1

Benchmark (n)

Answer 1

A point of reference; a standard by which to measure; a criterion

Question 2

Benighted (adj)

Answer 2

Being in a state of intellectual darkness; ignorant; unenlightened

Question 3

Bereft (adj)

Answer 3

Deprived,crobbed, or devoid, as of life, hope, or happiness

Question 4

Besiege (v)

Answer 4

To close in or surround with hostile forces; beset

Question 5

Besmirch (v)

Answer 5

To make dirty; soil

Question 6

Bestow (v)

Answer 6

To give, as a gift or award; to confer

Question 7

Betroth (v)

Answer 7

To promise to marry; to become engaged

Question 8

Bevy (n)

Answer 8

A group of animals; an assemblage

Question 9

Bibelot (n)

Answer 9

A small object of beauty or rarity

Question 10

Biennial (adj)

Answer 10

Occurring every two years

Question 11

Bigot (n)

Answer 11

A person who is strongly partial to his or her own group, race or religion

Question 12

Bilge (n)

Answer 12

The lowest point of a ship’s innee hull; nonsense, rubbish

Question 13

Belie (v)

Answer 13

To contradict; give a false impression

Question 14

Bilious (adj)

Answer 14

In a bad mood; extremely unpleasant; ill-tempered

Question 15

Bilk (v)

Answer 15

Swindle, cheat, defraud

Question 16

Biopsy (n)

Answer 16

The removal of a sample of human body tissue for the purpose of examination

Question 17

Bivouac (n)

Answer 17

A temporary shelter or encampment; especially for military purposes

Question 18

Blanch (v)

Answer 18

To remove color from; bleach; to make pale, as from illness or fear

Question 19

Blandishment (n)

Answer 19

Flattery, sweet talking