trouble words LOF

Question 1

ungainly

Answer 1

lacking grace in movement or posture

Question 2

inimical

Answer 2

tending to obstruct or cause harm

Question 3

hamper

Answer 3

prevent the progress or free movement of

Question 4

distend

Answer 4

swell from or as if from internal pressure

Question 5

cordon

Answer 5

a series of sentinels or posts enclosing some place or thing

Question 6

ensconce

Answer 6

fix firmly

Question 7

goad

Answer 7

urge with or as if with a prod

Question 8

bramble

Answer 8

any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

Question 9

inquisitive

Answer 9

showing curiosity

Question 10

torrid

Answer 10

extremely hot

Question 11

epaulette

Answer 11

an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

Question 12

gilt

Answer 12

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

Question 13

parry

Answer 13

impede the movement of

Question 14

essay

Answer 14

make an effort or attempt

Question 15

myopia

Answer 15

eyesight abnormality in which distant objects appear blurred

Question 16

cessation

Answer 16

a stopping

Question 17

daunt

Answer 17

cause to lose courage

Question 18

conviction

Answer 18

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

Question 19

speculation

Answer 19

a hypothesis that has been formed by conjecturing

Question 20

ululation

Answer 20

a long, loud, emotional howl or cry