Set 21

Question 1

abject

Answer 1

(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree

(of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing

Question 2

amicable

Answer 2

characterized by friendliness and absence of discord

Question 3

animosity

Answer 3

string hostility

Question 4

aver

Answer 4

state or assert to be the case

Question 5

barrage

Answer 5

bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.

an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power

Question 6

cathartic

Answer 6

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis

Question 7

decipher

Answer 7

succeed in understanding, interpreting or identifying (something)

Question 8

dispense

Answer 8

distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people

manage without or get rid of

Question 9

eloquent

Answer 9

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

Question 10

enthrall

Answer 10

capture the fascinated attention of

Question 11

eradicate

Answer 11

destroy completely; put an end to

Question 12

fledgling

Answer 12

a person or organization that is immature. inexperienced or underdeveloped

Question 13

fortitude

Answer 13

courage in pain or adversity

Question 14

fortuitous

Answer 14

happening by chance rather than intention / happening by a lucky chance; fortunate

Question 15

goad

Answer 15

provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction

drive (an animal) with a spiked stick

Question 16

imminent

Answer 16

about to happen

Question 17

incontrovertible

Answer 17

not able to be denied or disputed

Question 18

itinerant

Answer 18

travelling from place to place

Question 19

magnanimous

Answer 19

generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person

Question 20

meritorious

Answer 20

deserving reward or praise

Question 21

mutiny

Answer 21

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

Question 22

paradoxical

Answer 22

seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

Question 23

perseverance

Answer 23

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Question 24

render

Answer 24

provide or give (a service, help, etc)

cause to be or become; make

represent or depict artistically

covertly send ( a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition

melt down (fat) in order to clarify

cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster

Question 25

repertoire

Answer 25

a stock of plays, dances or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform

a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses

Question 26

resilient

Answer 26

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

(of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed

Question 27

resolute

Answer 27

admirably purposeful, determined and unwavering

Question 28

supple

Answer 28

bending and moving easily and gracefully

flexible

Question 29

valor

Answer 29

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle