The words of the day part 2

Question 1

Insurgency

Answer 1

A rebellion.

Question 2

Corralled

Answer 2

1.to seize, capture.
2.to collect or gather.

Question 3

Adolescent

Answer 3

(A young person) In the process of developing from a child to an adult.

Question 4

Adolescence

Answer 4

The time of life when a young person develops physically and mentally from a child to an adult.

Question 5

Precipitously

Answer 5

If something happens precipitously, It’s very sudden and maybe a little bit shocking.

Question 6

Former

Answer 6

1. having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing.
2. denoting the first or first mentioned of two people or things.

Question 7

Latter

Answer 7

The situated or occurring nearer to the end of something tan to the beginning of something.

Question 8

Aptitude

Answer 8

Capability/Ability. innate or acquired capacity or something, a talent.

Question 9

Perceive

Answer 9

1. to become aware or conscious (of something)
2. interpret or look on (someone/something) in a particular way

Question 10

Humorous

Answer 10

1. Causing light - hearted laughter and amusement.
   2.having, showing a sense of humor.

Question 11

Superior

Answer 11

1.higher in station, rank, or degree.
2. above average, excellence, intelligence, etc.
3. higher grade/quality
4. greater in quality or amount.

Question 12

Provisions

Answer 12

1. action of providing, suppling for use.
2. an amount or thing supplied / provided

Question 13

Bleak

Answer 13

1. Bare, decollate, and often windswept.
2. Without hope or encouragement; depressing

Question 14

Ravenous

Answer 14

Extremely hungry

Question 15

Resilient

Answer 15

(A person) Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions or situations.(to bounce back)

Question 16

Coddle

Answer 16

treat in an indulgent (overly generous to someone) or protective way.