Vocabulary test, October 24

Question 1

Holistic wellness

Answer 1

An approach to health that promotes the interconnectedness of physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects

Question 2

Gaggle

Answer 2

An unorganized flock

Question 3

Foiled plot

Answer 3

A plot that has been stopped

Question 4

Hotbed

Answer 4

A place or an area of high activity, usually with a negative connection

Question 5

Rack up

Answer 5

Achieve or earn

Question 6

Track record

Answer 6

A history of performance

Question 7

Orchestrate

Answer 7

To organize carefully

Question 8

Cabal

Answer 8

A secret group, usually with a malicious intent or plot

Question 9

Thwart

Answer 9

To deliberately hinder someone from accomplishing something

Question 10

Coalition

Answer 10

People or groups of differing opinions who come together as a temporary alliance with a shared goal

Question 11

Swayed

Answer 11

To become persuaded to change opinion or position

Question 12

Trope

Answer 12

A cliché characteristic

Question 13

Prominence

Answer 13

The state of being easily seen or well known

Question 14

A diamond in the rough

Answer 14

A person with potential but who is lacking in certain qualities, such as manners or education

Question 15

Immerse

Answer 15

To surround yourself with something or be fully absorbed in an experience

Question 16

Defiant

Answer 16

Refusing to obey or having a confrontational attitude toward authority

Question 17

Covert

Answer 17

Hidden or sheltered from view

Question 18

Pulling one over on you

Answer 18

To trick or deceive someone

Question 19

Embroiled

Answer 19

To become drawn into a difficult situation or argument

Question 20

Eroded

Answer 20

Gradually worn away