To Kill A Mocking Bird #2

Question 0

Evade/ Evasive

Answer 0

Verb/adjective

To skillfully avoid by slyness or dexterity

The governor has been accused of evading the important issue and straying from the important points at hand

Question 1

Transparent/ Lucent

Answer 1

Adjective

Clear enough to be seen through; easily understood

The soldier’s meaning in leaving the conversation is transparent-he doesn’t want to talk about his combat experiences

Question 2

Quibble

Answer 2

Noun/verb

A minor objection or criticism; to argue about something trivial or insignificant

He spent the entire evening quibbling about the subtle inaccuracies in the television series about the 1960’s

Question 3

Placid

Answer 3

Adjective

Calm, peaceful, an undisturbed

Since Al is a person with a sunny and placid disposition, it was easy to talk to him about the challenging issue

Question 4

Grim

Answer 4

Adjective

Stern or forbidden in disposition, character or action; ghastly or somber

Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods

Question 5

Procure

Answer 5

Verb

To obtain or get possession of, to acquire

The CIA believes the militant group is procuring weapons

Question 6

Feeble

Answer 6

Adjective

Decrepit, weak and frail; indicating weakness( peaked)

Business is suffering because of the feeble economy and few people are purchasing new items

Question 7

Passé

Answer 7

Adjective

Out of date, behind the times, out of style ( antiquated)

That style of music is now considered passé and truly antiquated

Question 8

Livid

Answer 8

Adjective

Enraged and extremely angry

The usually patient boss was livid when yet another deadline was missed

Question 9

Tirade

Answer 9

Noun

A prolonged lecture/ speech of abuse or condemnation ( harangue)

The JetBlue attendant Steven Slater found fans after his tirade an a plane aimed at rude passengers

Question 10

Accost

Answer 10

Verb

To approach and speak to in an aggressive manner

The Republicans accosted the president with the quip: “Mr.President, the budget is too much!”

Question 11

Commence/ commencement

Answer 11

Verb/ noun

To begin or start something; the ceremonies or the day for conferring degrees

Congress should promptly commence impeachment proceedings

The commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 2 pm

Question 12

Contempt/ Contemptuous

Answer 12

Noun/ Adjective

Feeling or expressing strong disdain and hatred

With president Obama and Paul Ryan having developed a cold contempt for the others position, where will the budget wars take us next ?

The fans made contemptuous comments about the baseball teams pathetic showings

Question 13

Formidable/ Arduous

Answer 13

Adjective

Imposing serious difficulties

Whittling the jury pool to a dozen people was a complicated and ( formidable/ arduous ) task

Question 14

Oblique

Answer 14

Adjective

Indirect; not strait forward; having no right angle

The Yankees are puzzled by the rise in oblique injuries

Question 15

Antagonize/ Em poison

Answer 15

Verb

To provoke or struggle directly against- done in a overt manner to make another person livid

A series of unfortunate events antagonized him against the people in charge

Question 16

Edification/ Edify

Answer 16

Noun/ Verb

To instruct and improve in morality-( conscience)

There is a lack of television shoes that Edify audiences; to many shows deal with inappropriate topics

Question 17

Venerable

Answer 17

Adjective

Worthy or respect due to age, dignity , social status etc.

The venerable old man was cherished and esteemed as a source of wisdom for the entire community

Question 18

Succinct

Answer 18

Adjective

Brief in length- gets right to the point

Although the speech was succinct, it’s message was potent

Question 19

Encumber

Answer 19

Verb

To weigh down or burden - to prevent ( thwart)

Lack of funding may encumber the team from participating in the tournament