Sexy Words Vol 5

Question 1

Ad Astra per aspera

Answer 1

Through adversity to the stars

Question 2

Ephemerality

From the Greek ‘ephemeros’ literally lasting one day.

Answer 2

The concept of things being transitory, existing only briefly

Question 3

Inordinate

Answer 3

Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.

(Of a person) unrestrained In feelings or behaviour.

Question 4

Irascible

Answer 4

Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.

Question 5

Axiom

Answer 5

A statement that’s taken to be true to serve as a starting point further reasoning and argument.

Question 6

Derivation

Answer 6

Origin or development of something, especially a word.

If you trace back the etymology of a word you can find its derivation.

Question 7

Exuberant

Answer 7

Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

Question 8

Punctiliousness

Answer 8

Showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.

Question 9

Perfunctory

Answer 9

Of action, carried out without real interest, feeling or effort.

Antonym: Assiduous.