SADLIER WORDS (B)

Question 1

ARID

Answer 1

(adj.) extremely dry; uninteresting, dull.

Question 2

BILLOW

Answer 2

(n.) a large wave; (v.) to rise or swell like a wave.

Question 3

CONSTRAIN

Answer 3

(v.) to force, compel; to restrain, hold back.

Question 4

DISINTERESTED

Answer 4

(adj.) fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent.

Question 5

ENCOMPASS

Answer 5

(v.) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class.

Question 6

INCOMPREHENSIBLE

Answer 6

(adj.) impossible to understand.

Question 7

MANIPULATE

Answer 7

(v.) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage.

Question 8

MAXIMUM

Answer 8

(n.) the greatest possible amount or degree; (adj.) reaching the greatest possible amount or degree.

Question 9

RUFFLE

Answer 9

(v.) to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through (n.) material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat.

Question 10

STAMINA

Answer 10

(n.) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power.