The Daily Stoic

Question 1

Ebb

Answer 1

gradually decrease.

Question 2

Amok

Answer 2

in a violently raging, wild, or uncontrolled manner.

Question 3

yearn

Answer 3

have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Question 4

Assent

Answer 4

the expression of approval or agreement.

Question 5

Vie

Answer 5

compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Lutter

Question 6

Straddle

Answer 6

to have or put your legs on either side of something

Question 7

Haste

Answer 7

Hurry

Question 8

Mania

Answer 8

a psychological condition that causes a person to experience unreasonable euphoria, very intense moods, hyperactivity, and delusions

Question 9

Banquet

Answer 9

an elaborate and formal meal for many people.

Question 10

Superfluous

Answer 10

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Question 11

Amalgam

Answer 11

a mixture or blend.

Question 12

Straitjacket

Answer 12

a strong garment with long sleeves which can be tied together to confine the arms of a violent prisoner or mental patient.

Question 13

havoc

Answer 13

widespread destruction.

Question 14

greed

Answer 14

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

Question 15

chafe

Answer 15

irriter

Question 16

Tantalizing

Answer 16

exciting one’s senses or desires.

Question 17

Insofar

Answer 17

dans la mesure où

Question 18

Abide

Answer 18

accept or act in accordance with; obey

Question 19

Deceit

Answer 19

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth; deception

Question 20

spew

Answer 20

vomit

Question 21

Covet

Answer 21

yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another). desire

Question 22

Unbruised

Answer 22

Intact

Question 23

Feud

Answer 23

a prolonged and bitter dispute.

Question 24

bereft

Answer 24

deprived of or lacking (something).

Question 25

Thwart

Answer 25

prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

Question 26

Heir

Answer 26

Héritier

Question 27

Adage

Answer 27

a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

Question 28

Aphorism

Answer 28

a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author

Question 29

Quarrel

Answer 29

disputes

Question 30

Penance

Answer 30

punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing.

Question 31

Impede

Answer 31

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them;

Question 32

Invigorating

Answer 32

making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Question 33

Pedantic

Answer 33

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.

Question 34

Holocaust

Answer 34

destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, especially caused by fire or nuclear war.

Question 35

Segregation

Answer 35

separation

Question 36

Blithely

Answer 36

in a way that shows a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

Question 37

Eke out

Answer 37

to obtain or win something only with difficulty or great effort

Question 38

Swiftly

Answer 38

Rapidement

Question 39

Revere

Answer 39

feel deep respect or admiration for (something).

Question 40

Corral (corralling)

Answer 40

rassemblement

Question 41

Inward

Answer 41

Vers l’interieur

Question 42

Utterance

Answer 42

a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

Question 43

Engulf

Answer 43

sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.

Question 44

Opulent

Answer 44

wealthy

Question 45

Begrudging

Answer 45

à contrecœur

Question 46

Reluctance

Answer 46

unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

Question 47

Advent

Answer 47

arrival and signifies the start of an event or the arrival of a person

Question 48

Limp

Answer 48

walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.

Question 49

Relinquish

Answer 49

give up.

Question 50

Solace

Answer 50

réconfort

Question 51

Scold

Answer 51

gronder

Question 52

Mettle

Answer 52

a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.

Question 53

Affable

Answer 53

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Question 54

Haughty

Answer 54

arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Question 55

Limber

Answer 55

souple / flexible

Question 56

Rally

Answer 56

rassembler

Question 57

Barren

Answer 57

Infertile

Question 58

Reverence

Answer 58

deep respect for someone or something.

Question 59

Divisiveness

Answer 59

a tendency to cause disagreement or hostility between people; Division

Question 60

Obnoxious

Answer 60

extremely unpleasant.

Question 61

Chaste

Answer 61

abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse; virgin

Question 62

Thrifty

Answer 62

Économe

Question 63

Remnant

Answer 63

Le reste

Question 64

Acquiescence

Answer 64

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Question 65

lest

Answer 65

to avoid the risk of.

Question 67

Dangle

Answer 67

hang or swing loosely; pend

Question 68

Lax

Answer 68

not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.

Question 69

Pristine

Answer 69

Parfait

Question 70

Ponder

Answer 70

think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Question 71

Perish

Answer 71

die, especially in a violent or sudden way.

Question 72

Squander

Answer 72

waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

Question 73

Ordeal

Answer 73

a very unpleasant and prolonged experience.