Set 23

Question 1

allusive

Answer 1

using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention

Question 2

astute

Answer 2

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

Question 3

commence

Answer 3

begin

Question 4

convalescent

Answer 4

(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Question 5

curb

Answer 5

a check or restraint on something

a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse’s lower jaw; used as a check

Question 6

decry

Answer 6

publicly denounce

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

threats, violence, constraints or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement

Question 8

evoke

Answer 8

bring or recall (a feeling, memory or image) to the conscious mind

invoke (a spirit or deity)

Question 9

fawn

Answer 9

(of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor

(of a deer) produce young

Question 10

fret

Answer 10

be constantly or visibly anxious

gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing

flow or move in small waves

Question 11

glib

Answer 11

(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow

Question 12

headstrong

Answer 12

energetically willful and determined

Question 13

intermittent

Answer 13

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

Question 14

ire

Answer 14

anger

Question 15

languid

Answer 15

(of a person, manner or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort

weak or faint from illness or fatigue

Question 16

lull

Answer 16

make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident

calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

Question 17

mettlesome

Answer 17

(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively

Question 18

mollify

Answer 18

appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)

Question 19

nonplussed

Answer 19

so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react

Question 20

precipitous

Answer 20

(of an action) done suddenly and without consideration

dangerously high or steep

Question 21

pretentious

Answer 21

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

Question 22

profound

Answer 22

(of a state, quality or emotion) very great or intense

(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight

Question 23

propagate

Answer 23

spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc) widely

breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock

Question 24

recourse

Answer 24

a source of help in a difficult situation

Question 25

refute

Answer 25

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove

Question 26

regress

Answer 26

return to a former or less developed state

Question 27

repercussion

Answer 27

an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one

Question 28

replenish

Answer 28

restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition

Question 29

vigilant

Answer 29

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties