Second 5

Question 1

dowry

Answer 1

NOUN
a gift of the bride to the groom for their marriage
money given by the family of the bride to the groom on their wedding

sentence: Penelope’s dowry was the kingdom of Ithaka.

Question 2

vociferous

Answer 2

ADJECTIVE
loud, noisy, clamorous, loudmouthed

sentence: Donald Trump was vociferous in saying that Hillary Clinton was a crooked politician.

Question 3

loiter

Answer 3

VERB
to loll
to dally

sentence: The students loitered on the steps of Lincoln Center after classes.

Question 4

resourceful

Answer 4

ADJECTIVE
having the ability to deal quickly and effectively with obstacles
dealing skillfully with difficulties

sentence: In dangerous situations, Odysseus always proved resourceful in coming up with survival tactics.

Question 5

stratagem

Answer 5

NOUN
a scheme, a trick, a ruse, a plan to achieve a goal

sentence: Odysseus devised a stratagem for outsmarting the Cyclops.