Set 6 Words

Question 1

Define ‘overmorrow’ (n.) (arc.)

Answer 1

The day after or following tomorrow

Question 2

Define ‘alacrity’ (n.)

Answer 2

Brisk and cheerful readiness

Question 3

Define ‘intrepid’ (adj.)

Answer 3

Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)

Question 4

Define ‘insular’ (adj.)

Answer 4

1. Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience
2. Of, relating to, or from an island

Question 5

Define ‘aberration’ (n.)

Answer 5

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

Question 6

Define ‘acquiesce’ (v.)

Answer 6

Accept something reluctantly but without protest

Question 7

Define ‘complacent’ (adj.)

Answer 7

Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s accomplishments

Question 8

Define ‘ereyesterday’ (n.) (arc.)

Answer 8

The day before yesterday

Question 9

Define ‘confidant’ (n.)

Answer 9

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others

Question 10

Define ‘cumulative’ (adj.)

Answer 10

Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions