The Hound of Baskervilles

Question 1

Chimerical (adj)

Answer 1

Highly unrealistic; imaginary; visionary; fanciful

Question 2

Fallacy (n)

Answer 2

A deceptive, misleading, or false notion

Question 3

Farrier (n)

Answer 3

Blacksmith

Question 4

Diabolic/Diabolical (adj)

Answer 4

Having the qualities of the devil; fiendish; devilish; outrageously wicked

Question 5

Hamlet (n)

Answer 5

A small village

Question 6

Outset (n)

Answer 6

The beginning or the start

Question 7

Surmise (v)

Answer 7

To think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture

Question 8

Inclement (adj)

Answer 8

Severe, rough, or harsh (of weather); stormy;(Ex: the weather is inclement)

Question 9

Coherent (adj)

Answer 9

Logically connected; consisted;(Ex: a coherent thought)

Question 10

Imprudent (adj)

Answer 10

Nor prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash

Question 11

Ruddy (adj)

Answer 11

Having a fresh, healthy red color; (Ex: ruddy earth)

Question 12

Wainscot (v)

Answer 12

To line the walls of (a room, hallway, etc.) with woodwork

Question 13

Antiquarian (adj)

Answer 13

Related to or dealing in antiques or old books

Question 14

Tor (n)

Answer 14

A hill or rocky peak

Question 15

Disapprobation (n)

Answer 15

Serious disapproval

Question 16

Onerous (adj)

Answer 16

Involving an amount of error or difficulty that is oppressively burdensome

Question 17

Puritanical (adj)

Answer 17

Practicing or affecting strict religious or moral behaviors

Question 18

Clandestine (adj)

Answer 18

Kept secret or done secretly, especially because illicit

Question 19

Illicit (adj)

Answer 19

Not legally permitted; unlawful

Question 20

Irresolute (adj)

Answer 20

Showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

Question 21

Magnate (n)

Answer 21

A wealthy and influential person, especially in business

Question 22

Effigy (n)

Answer 22

A sculpture or model of a person

Question 23

Foeman (n)

Answer 23

An enemy in war

Question 24

Belated (adj)

Answer 24

Coming or happening later than should have been the case

Question 25

Putrescent (adj)

Answer 25

Becoming putrid (rotten); undergoing putrefaction

Question 26

Effluvium (n)

Answer 26

A slight or invisible vapor, especially one that is disagreeable or noxious

Question 27

Miasma (n)

Answer 27

noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere ORA dangerous, foreboding, or deathlike influence or atmosphere

Question 28

Morass (n)

Answer 28

A tract of low, soft, wet ground; a marsh; a bog

Question 29

Specious (adj)

Answer 29

Pleasing to the eye but deceptive in reality

Question 30

Outré (adj)

Answer 30

Unconventional; bizarre; odd

Question 31

Fidelity (n)

Answer 31

Strict observance of a one’s loyalty, promises, duties, etc.

Question 32

Condone (v)

Answer 32

To disregard or overlook

Question 33

Prognosis (n)

Answer 33

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