Newburg Word of the Day list 1

Question 1

adversary

Answer 1

noun-an enemy or opponent

His political adversaries tried to prevent him from winning the nomination.
Our old cat seemed to consider the new kitten an adversary.

Question 2

barricade

Answer 2

verb-to block (something) so that people or things cannot enter or leave

The police barricaded the crime scene.

Question 3

circumference

Answer 3

noun- the length of a line that goes around something or that makes a circle or other round shape; the outer edge of a shape or area.

What is the circumference of the Earth at the equator?
The circle is 38 inches in circumference.
The fence marks the circumference of the field.

Question 4

defiance

Answer 4

noun- a refusal to obey something or someone : the act of defying someone or something

Any defiance of the authoritarian regime would have dire consequences.
The troubled youth seems to have an ingrained defiance to authority of any sort.

Question 5

emerge

Answer 5

verb- to become known or apparent; to become known or regarded as something; to rise or appear from a hidden or unknown place or condition; to come out into view

The facts emerged after a lengthy investigation.
Several possible candidates have emerged.
She has emerged as a leading contender in the field.
His war record has emerged as a key issue in the election.

Question 6

grueling

Answer 6

adjective- trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion

Running a marathon is grueling.
We have a grueling schedule this season so we have to work extra hard in practice to be ready.

Question 7

illuminate

Answer 7

verb- to supply (something) with light; to shine light on (something); to make (something) clear and easier to understand

A part of the moon is illuminated by the sun.
A university study has illuminated the problem.

Question 8

meander

Answer 8

verb- to have a lot of curves instead of going in a straight or direct line; to follow a winding course; to walk slowly without a specific goal, purpose, or direction

Please do not meander down the hall on your way to the office.

Question 9

obscure

Answer 9

adjective-hard to see in the low light or hard to understand.

Ben specializes in collecting obscure sports memorabilia, so people pay quite a bit for what he is able to find.

Question 10

potential

Answer 10

adjective- existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

Doctors are excited about the new drug’s potential benefits.

Question 11

replenish

Answer 11

verb- to fill or build up again

After a long run, I like to replenish my electrolytes by drinking gatorade.

Question 12

scurry

Answer 12

verb- to move in a fluttery manner

The mice had to scurry out of the way to avoid being caught by the cat.

Question 13

swarm

Answer 13

noun- a large group of something (usually insects) grouped together.

verb- to move about in a large group as if of one mind

The bees swarmed around the beehive.
The swarm of cicadas made a deafening noise.

Question 14

translucent

Answer 14

adjective- not completely clear, but lets light through

When we remodeled the bathroom, we made sure the bathroom window was translucent instead of clear.

Question 15

unsightly

Answer 15

adjective- not pleasant to look at

The basement of many people’s homes is unsightly.

Question 16

versatile

Answer 16

adjective- able to do many different things

Smartphones are so versatile, it’s a wonder they are still called phones at all.

Question 17

waft

Answer 17

verb- to move lightly through the air

My favorite part of fall is the smell of pies wafting through the air.

Question 18

zeal

Answer 18

noun- a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something

If you want to be a successful lawyer or doctor, you have to approach your education with zeal.