New Words Thingy

Question 1

Curtail

Answer 1

to reduce in quantity or to put a restriction on
Synonyms: Limit\clip
Antonyms:extend\increase

Question 2

Epicure

Answer 2

Someone who knows a lot about food\drink
Synonyms: connoisseur\gourmet
Antonyms: dolt\ ignoramus (in terms of food)

Question 3

Tenuous

Answer 3

insubstantial; in need of strengthening
Synonyms: weak\thin
Antonyms: strong\thick

Question 4

Boorish

Answer 4

rude or unmannerly
Synonyms: uncivilized\ tasteless
Antonyms: sophisticated\ cultured

Question 5

Vindicate

Answer 5

remove blame or suspicion
Synonyms: exonerate\clear
Antonyms: convict\blame\incriminate

Question 6

Poignant

Answer 6

deeply emotional
Synonyms: affecting\touching
Antonyms: unaffectting\dull

Question 7

Hiatus

Answer 7

a brief rest
Synonyms: break\pause
Antonyms: continuation\continuity

Question 8

Languid

Answer 8

barely moblie; not exerting much energy
Synonyms: slow\lazy
Antonyms:quick\animated

Question 9

Resplendent

Answer 9

shining brightly
Synonyms: radiant\dazzling
Antonyms: dull\gloomy

Question 10

Laud

Answer 10

to highly praise, especially in public
Synonyms: celebrate\lionize
Antonyms: mock\lampoon

Question 11

Acuity

Answer 11

penetrating or clear intelligence or skill
Synonyms: sharpness\astuteness
Antonyms: denseness\ignorance

Question 12

Debunk

Answer 12

to show the falseness and hollowness of
Synonyms: expose\disprove
Antonyms: confirm\uphold

Question 13

Pontificate

Answer 13

to express one’s views in an arrogant or pompous manner
Synonyms: sermonize\lecture
Antonyms: listen\converse

Question 14

Decorum

Answer 14

behaviour, keeping in good taste
Synonyms: manners\etiquette
Antonyms: rudeness\indecency

Question 15

Bristle

Answer 15

to react defensively, typically by drawing back
Synonyms: withdraw\flinch
Antonyms: placate\pacify