OxfordDic-2

Question 1

an unpleasant or harmful odour or discharge

Answer 1

effluvium

Question 2

bite or nibble at something persistently

Answer 2

gnaw

Question 3

very large mammal with thick skin, especially an elephant, rhinoceros or hippo

Answer 3

pachhyderm

Question 4

a low story between two others in a building

Answer 4

mezzanine

Question 5

casual lack of concern

Answer 5

insouciance

Question 6

an alcoholic drink

Answer 6

potation

Question 7

a person who is habitually untidy or careless

Answer 7

sloven

Question 8

unattractive and objectionable

Answer 8

rebarbative

Question 9

arousing distaste or opposition

Answer 9

objectionable

Question 10

(of a speech or writing) using or containing many words

tedious length

Answer 10

prolix

Question 11

serving or intended to pre-empt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy

Answer 11

pre-emptive

Question 12

take action in order to prevent

Answer 12

pre-empt

Question 13

prevent or obstruct by taking advance action

Answer 13

forestall

Question 14

secrets or mysteries

Answer 14

arcana

Question 15

the measurement around the middle of something, especially a persons waist

Answer 15

girth

Question 16

the area on the outer surface of a ship’s hulll where the bottom curves meet the vertical sides

Answer 16

bilge

Question 17

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions

Answer 17

rebuke

Question 18

stretches or pulled tight

Answer 18

taut

Question 19

the highest point in the development of something

climax or culmination

Answer 19

apogee

Question 20

free from an obligation or liability impose on others

Answer 20

exempt