Monty's Bookmark #3

Question 1

Grandiose

Answer 1

More complicated or elaborate than necessary.

Question 2

Referendum

Answer 2

A measure thus referred.

Question 3

Mediocity

Answer 3

The quality of something that is not very good.

Question 4

Acumen

Answer 4

Keen insight.

Question 5

Incumbent

Answer 5

Holding an indicated position, role, office, etc. currently.

Question 6

Portico

Answer 6

A structure with a roof supported by pillars attached to a porch.

Question 7

Interiority

Answer 7

The quality of being focused on one’s inner life and identity.

Question 8

Systolic

Answer 8

Indicating the maximum arterial pressure occurring during a contraction of the left ventricle of the heart.

Question 9

Roust

Answer 9

Treat roughly; harass.

Question 10

Adulation

Answer 10

Excessive devotion to someone.

Question 11

Moot

Answer 11

Open to discussion or debate.

Question 12

Arduous

Answer 12

requiring or using much energy and vigor; strenuous.

Question 13

Ixnay

Answer 13

Cancel or stop.

Question 14

Judiciously

Answer 14

In a way that shows good judgement.

Question 15

Malaise

Answer 15

A condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort.

Question 16

Cauterized

Answer 16

To burn with a hot iron, electric current, fire, etc.

Question 17

Oenophile

Answer 17

A person who enjoys wine, usually a connoisseur.

Question 18

Ramrod

Answer 18

To exert discipline and authority on.

Question 19

Wayside

Answer 19

The side of the way, land adjacent to a road, pathway, etc.

Question 20

Lurch

Answer 20

Leave someone abruptly in a difficult situation.