Set 8 Words

Question 1

Define ‘fey’ (adj.)

Answer 1

1. Giving an impression of vague unworldliness
2. Having supernatural powers of clairvoyance
3. Fated to die or at the point of death (Scottish)

Question 2

Define ‘fay’ (n.)

Answer 2

A fairy

Question 3

Define ‘yore’ (n.) (phrase, ‘of yore’)

Answer 3

Of long ago or former times (used in nostalgic or mock-nostalgic recollection)

Question 4

Define ‘renegade’ (n./adj.)

Answer 4

(n. ) 1. A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
2.

Renegade

Question 5

Define ‘archaic’ (adj.)

Answer 5

Very old or old-fashioned

Question 6

Define ‘phallus’ (n.) ‘phallic’ (adj.)

Answer 6

(n. ) (An image of) A penis, especially when erected

(adj. ) Of, relating to, or resembling a phallus

Question 7

Define ‘phat’ (adj.)

Answer 7

Excellent (originally used to refer to a woman as sexy or attractive)

Question 8

Define sacrilegious (adj.)

Answer 8

Involving or commuting sacrilege (violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred)

Question 9

Define ‘superficial’ (adj.)

Answer 9

Existing or occurring at or on the surface

Question 10

Define ‘hypnopompic’ (adj.)

Answer 10

Of or relating to the state immediately preceding waking up