Set 3

Question 1

Noxious

Answer 1

Harmful

Question 2

Trope

Answer 2

Figure of Speech

Question 3

Remiss

Answer 3

Negligent

Question 4

Adamant

Answer 4

Unyielding; uncompromising

Question 5

Tempestuous

Answer 5

Having strong emotions

Question 6

Spuriously

Answer 6

In a way that is false or counterfeit

Question 7

Diffident

Answer 7

Lacking confidence

Question 8

Meek

Answer 8

Timid

Question 9

Snide; derogative

Answer 9

Insulting

Question 10

Affable

Answer 10

Friendly

Question 11

Parochial

Answer 11

Narrow; provincial

Question 12

Browbeaten

Answer 12

Bullied

Question 13

Wanton

Answer 13

Merciless, cruel

Question 14

Inanities

Answer 14

Bedeutungslosigkeiten

Question 15

Saw

Answer 15

Saying

E.g. Haste makes waste

Question 16

Maxim

Answer 16

A general truth, fundamental principle, rule of conduct

E.g. A watched pot never boila

Question 17

Proverbs

Answer 17

A brief popular epigram or maxim

Question 18

Aphorism

Answer 18

A concise statement of principle; a terse formulation of truth
E.g. Less is more

Question 19

Attenuate

Answer 19

Diminish, reduce

Question 20

To blunt

Answer 20

Take away sharpness

Question 21

Incapacitate

Answer 21

Disable

Question 22

Elude

Answer 22

Avoid, escape

Question 23

Traverse

Answer 23

Deny formally
To travel
Cut across something

Question 24

To paralyse

Answer 24

Make immobile, powerless

Question 25

Facile

Answer 25

Superficial knowledge

Question 26

Machinate

Answer 26

Engage in plots; scheme

Question 27

Schmoozing

Answer 27

Talk intimately and cosy, gossip

Question 28

Hobnobbing

Answer 28

Mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher status

Question 29

Muckraking

Answer 29

The action of searching out and publicising scandal about famous people

Question 30

Scheming

Answer 30

Devious; given to or involved in making secret and underhand plans

Question 31

Languish

Answer 31

Being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation; | Lose lack of vitality , grow weak

Question 32

Crony

Answer 32

A close friend; companion

Question 33

Chum

Answer 33

Close friend

Question 34

Adversary

Answer 34

Ones opponent in a contest, conflict, dispute

Question 35

Retort

Answer 35

Say something In answer to a remark, typically in sharp, witty manner; Repay (an insult or injury)

Question 36

Refuge

Answer 36

The state of being safe and or sheltered from pursuit, danger, difficulty

Question 37

Jester

Answer 37

A professional joker at medieval court

Question 38

Gadfly

Answer 38

A fly that bites livestock, especially a horsefly, warble fly, botfly

Question 39

Verge

Answer 39

An edge or border, an extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen

Question 40

Scabrous

Answer 40

Rough and covered with scabs; | Indecent, salacious

Question 41

Hilarity

Answer 41

Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter

Question 42

Aphasia

Answer 42

Inability to understand or produce speech, as a result of brain damage

Question 43

Paronomasia

Answer 43

A play on words; a pun

Question 44

Earmarked

Answer 44

Designate for particular purpose; mark the ear of a domestically animal as a sign of ownership or identity

Question 45

Encumbered

Answer 45

Restrict or impede in such a way that free action or movement is difficult

Question 46

Petulant

Answer 46

Whining irritably

Question 47

Sullen

Answer 47

Depressed, withdrawn

Question 48

Truculent

Answer 48

Aggressively assertive; eager or quick to argue, fight

Question 49

Bravado

Answer 49

Bravery, toughness

Question 50

Histrionics

Answer 50

Deliberate display of emotion for effect; overly theatrical

Question 51

Flippancy

Answer 51

Sauciness, sarcasm

Question 52

Petulance

Answer 52

Whininess

Question 53

Improvident

Answer 53

Unwise

Question 54

Ineluctable

Answer 54

Unavoidable

Question 55

Fecund

Answer 55

Lush, fertile

Question 56

Vaunted

Answer 56

Praised excessively

Question 57

Adept

Answer 57

Skilled, well- adapted

Question 58

Bereft

Answer 58

Deprived of, lacking

Question 59

Ingenuous

Answer 59

Free from restraint or innocent

Question 60

Siphon

Answer 60

Convey, draw off, empty

Question 61

Expunge

Answer 61

Strike out, obliterate

Question 62

Loath

Answer 62

Unwilling, averse

Question 63

Lacerated

Answer 63

Covered in cuts (as in injuries)

Question 64

Oblique

Answer 64

Straightforward, direct

Question 65

Pronounced- conspicuous

Answer 65

Obvious

Question 66

Temerity

Answer 66

Boldness, rashness

Question 67

Contrition

Answer 67

Remorse, penitence

Question 68

Perspicacious

Answer 68

Showing keen perception or judgement Scharfsinnig

Question 69

Ignominious

Answer 69

Humiliating

Question 70

Harrowing

Answer 70

Terrifying, disturbing

Question 71

Gainsaid

Answer 71

Contradicted, denied

Question 72

Tainted

Answer 72

Contaminated with negative quality

Question 73

Peril

Answer 73

Danger

Question 74

Switchback

Answer 74

A road a path, railway with alternate sharp ascents and descents