Vocabulary 24 March

Question 0

Inutile

Answer 0

Of no use or service.

Question 1

Oeuvre

Answer 1

The works of a writer, painter, or the like, take as a whole.

Question 2

Effulgent

Answer 2

Shining forth brilliantly, radiant.

Question 3

Dysphemism

Answer 3

The substitution of a harsh or disparaging word for one that is more neutral in tone.

Question 4

Polymathy

Answer 4

Encyclopaedic knowledge.

Question 5

Intenerate

Answer 5

To make soft or tender; soften.

Question 6

Eyesome

Answer 6

Pleasant to look at.

Question 7

Bifurcate

Answer 7

Divide into two branches.

Question 8

Halcyon

Answer 8

Calm, peaceful.

Question 9

Epicurean

Answer 9

Devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, particularly the enjoyment of gourmet food.

Question 10

Contemporaneous

Answer 10

Existing, originating, or happening during the same period of time.

Question 11

Sartorial

Answer 11

Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

Question 12

Nascent

Answer 12

Recently coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Question 13

Circumspect

Answer 13

Wary and unwilling to take risks.

Question 14

Canard

Answer 14

A false or unfounded rumour or story.

Question 15

Epicene

Answer 15

Of indeterminate sex.

Question 16

Machinate

Answer 16

Engage in plots, scheming or intrigues.

Question 17

Conflate

Answer 17

Combined two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one.

Question 18

Luddite

Answer 18

Person opposed to increasing industrialisation or new technology, and is often someone who is incompetent with new technology.

Question 19

Coltish

Answer 19

Energetic but awkward in one’s behaviour or movements. Playful.

Question 20

Apocryphal

Answer 20

Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.