Quarter 3_6 2020

Question 1

Swerve

Answer 1

change or cause to change direction abruptly

Question 2

standing ovation

Answer 2

a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim.

Question 3

Innuendo

Answer 3

Indirect remarks or hint

Question 4

Convoluted

Answer 4

Highly complex or intricate

Question 5

Nudge

Answer 5

prod (someone) gently, typically with one’s elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.

Question 6

expedient

Answer 6

a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.

Question 7

reverie

Answer 7

a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.

Question 8

exposition

Answer 8

a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

Question 9

Eerie

Answer 9

strange and frightening.

Question 10

Elation

Answer 10

Great happiness and exhilaration.

Question 11

undertakings

Answer 11

a formal pledge or promise to do something.

Question 12

mirth

Answer 12

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.

Question 13

Malefic

Answer 13

causing or capable of causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

Question 14

Dwindle

Answer 14

Diminish, shrink

Question 15

Wangle

Answer 15

resorttotrickeryordeviousmethods

Question 16

Coven

Answer 16

acollectionofindividualswithsimilarinterestsoractivitiesacovenofintellectuals

Question 17

Romp

Answer 17

(especially of a child or animal) play roughly and energetically.

Question 18

Pother

Answer 18

a commotion or fuss.

Question 19

Assail

Answer 19

make a concerted or violent attack on.

of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly.

Question 20

Subterfuge

Answer 20

Misrepresentation of something; deceit

Question 21

jostle

Answer 21

push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
also metaphorically, a strong nudge

Question 22

lovers’ tiff

Answer 22

A petty quarrel between lovers, not so serious as to end the romantic relationship.

Question 23

invigorate

Answer 23

give strength or energy to

Question 24

Divulge

Answer 24

make known (private or sensitive information).

Question 25

Oblivious

Answer 25

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one

Question 26

Obnoxious

Answer 26

Extremely unpleasant

Question 27

Menagerie

Answer 27

Like A little Zoo

Question 28

demarcate

Answer 28

set the boundaries or limits of.

Question 29

foray

Answer 29

raid