vocabulary

Question 1

Naïveté

Answer 1

lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement; naivety (noun form of naive)

Question 2

Firmament

Answer 2

the heavens or the sky

Question 3

Denouement

Answer 3

the final part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved

Question 4

Lexical

Answer 4

relating to the words or vocabulary or a language

Question 5

Trenchant

Answer 5

vigorous or incisive in expression or style

Question 6

Redolent

Answer 6

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of

Question 7

Gustatory

Answer 7

concerned with tasting or the sense of taste

Question 8

Olfactory

Answer 8

relating to the sense of smell

Question 9

Chatoyant

Answer 9

(of a gem, especially when cut en cabochon) showing a band of bright lustre caused by reflection from inclusions in the stone

Question 10

Ephemeral

Answer 10

lasting for a very short time

Question 11

Puissant

Answer 11

having great power or influence

Question 12

Lambent

Answer 12

(of light or fire) glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a soft radiance.

Question 13

Abaft

Answer 13

in or behind the stern of a ship

Question 14

Redolent (archaic/literary)

Answer 14

fragrant or sweet smelling

Question 15

Trenchant (archaic/literary)

Answer 15

(of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge

Question 16

Rakish

Answer 16

having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.

Question 17

Albeit

Answer 17

though

Question 18

Inquest

Answer 18

a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident

Question 19

Judicial

Answer 19

of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge; relating to the administration of justice.

Question 20

Ascertain

Answer 20

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.