October Words

Question 1

Opprobrium

Answer 1

harsh criticism or censure.

Question 2

Philology

Answer 2

the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages.

Question 3

Solidarity

Answer 3

unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

Question 4

Phantasmagoria

Answer 4

a sequence of real or imaginary images like that seen in a dream.

Question 5

Doctrine

Answer 5

a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.

Question 6

Ardent

Answer 6

very enthusiastic or passionate.

Question 7

Chauvinism

Answer 7

exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.

excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause, group, or sex.

Question 8

Vernacular

Answer 8

the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.

Question 9

Lambent

Answer 9

Flickering lightly.

Having a gentle glow, luminous.

Question 10

Resolute

Answer 10

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

Question 11

Exult

Answer 11

feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation.

Question 12

Lament

Answer 12

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Question 13

Litany

Answer 13

a series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.

Question 14

Abeyance

Answer 14

a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Question 15

Megalith

Answer 15

a large stone that forms a prehistoric monument

Question 16

Reticent

Answer 16

not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily.

Question 17

Syncopation

Answer 17

a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the weak beat

Question 18

Apposition

Answer 18

the positioning of things side by side or close together.

Question 19

Anathema

Answer 19

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Question 20

Regal

Answer 20

of, resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.

Question 21

Ignominious

Answer 21

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

Question 22

Surreptitiously

Answer 22

in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively.

Question 23

Indolent

Answer 23

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Question 24

Lethargic

Answer 24

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.

Question 25

Apathetic

Answer 25

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Question 26

Truculent

Answer 26

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.