Third 20

Question 0

Ermine

Answer 0

The commercially available white fur of a weasel of northern regions

Question 1

Derision

Answer 1

The use of ridicule to scorn or to show contempt

Question 2

Pillory

Answer 2

A wooden framework on a post, with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were formerly locked to be exposed to public scorn as punishment

Question 3

Cadge

Answer 3

To beg/obtain by begging

Question 4

Sinecure

Answer 4

A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary

Question 5

Axiom

Answer 5

A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim

Question 6

Sordid

Answer 6

Filthy or dirty; foul

Question 7

Anodyne

Answer 7

A source of soothing comfort; a medicine that relieves pain

Adj. capable of soothing or eliminating pain

Question 8

Reconnoiter

Answer 8

To make a preliminary inspection of, esp. in order to gain military info

Question 9

Lassitude

Answer 9

A state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness. Lethargy

Question 10

Fatuous

Answer 10

Foolish or silly, esp. in a smug or self-satisfied way

Question 11

Etiolated

Answer 11

Pale, weak in color

Question 12

Prosaic

Answer 12

Matter of fact, straightforward.

Lacking in imagination or spirit; dull

Question 13

Superfluous

Answer 13

Beyond what is required or sufficient

Question 14

Simian

Answer 14

Resembling an ape or a monkey

Question 15

Pilfer

Answer 15

To steal (a small amount or item)

Question 16

Remonstrance

Answer 16

An expression of protest, complaint, or reproof, esp. a formal statement of grievances

Question 17

Pretentious

Answer 17

Claiming or demanding a position of distinction or merit, esp. when unjustified

Question 18

Irrevocable

Answer 18

Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone. Unalterable

Question 19

Impetuous

Answer 19

Marked by impulsive vehemence or violence