Nouns

Question 1

anathema
“Racial hatred was anathema to her”

“Any form of censorship is anathema to a free society”

Answer 1

Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.syn. Hateful, abhorrent, repugnant, offensive

Question 2

Compendium
 an invaluable compendium of useful information about the language is available

Answer 2

A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication. synonym collection compilation anthology.

Question 3

Pith
Today, 52 years later, it’s a vigor is un impaired, and for sheer pith, I think it probably sets a record that is not likely to be broken

Answer 3

The spongy white tissue lining the round of the oranges and lemons and other citrus fruits

The essence of something
Synonyms essence heart just

Question 4

quay
There was no railroad, and although paddle wheel steamers stopped at its quay during the summer,

Answer 4

A stone or a metal platform lying alongside or projecting into the water for loading and unloading ships.
Synonyms pier dock wharf

Question 5

quay
There was no railroad, and although paddle wheel steamers stopped at its quay during the summer,

Answer 5

A stone or a metal platform lying alongside or projecting into the water for loading and unloading ships.
Synonyms pier dock wharf

Question 6

Aspersion
Nicholas refused to cast this unfair aspersion upon the army

Answer 6

an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
Syn vilification