WEAKNESS (1.15.2025) PART 1

Question 1

To separate useful parts from unwanted material, especially by blowing air.

Answer 1

winnow

Question 2

Pertaining to or creating the illusion of reality in art or design.

Answer 2

illusionistic

Question 3

Having keen perception and the ability to accurately assess situations or people.

Answer 3

astute

Question 4

Exuberantly lively, playful, and energetic.

Answer 4

rollicking

Question 5

To waste time by being slow or indecisive.

Answer 5

dillydally

Question 6

Ridiculous or foolish behavior intended to amuse.

Answer 6

buffoonery

Question 7

A person who brings a legal case against someone in court.

Answer 7

plaintiff

Question 8

A person, especially a child, in ragged or dirty clothing.

Answer 8

ragamuffin

Question 9

A loud, confused noise or commotion.

Answer 9

hubbub

Question 10

To express an opinion or belief with some confidence.

Answer 10

daresay

Question 11

great in quantity or amount : many, much

Answer 11

beaucoup

Question 12

Extremely intricate, complex, and resembling a labyrinth.

Answer 12

labyrinthine

Question 13

The art of speaking without moving the lips, making the voice seem to come from another source.

Answer 13

ventriloquy

Question 14

A very poor person with little or no means of support.

Answer 14

pauper

Question 15

The practice of drawing blood for medical testing or donation.

Answer 15

phlebotomy

Question 16

A breed of horse known for its distinctive spotted coat.

Answer 16

appaloosa

Question 17

A female comedian who performs comedy.

Answer 17

comedienne

Question 18

An object or feature that imitates the design of a similar, older object.

Answer 18

skeuomorph

Question 19

A psychological test where subjects interpret inkblots to reveal aspects of their personality.

Answer 19

Rorschach

Question 20

Inflammation of the brain, usually caused by an infection.

Answer 20

encephalitis

Question 21

To cause someone to stop breathing, leading to suffocation.

Answer 21

asphyxiate

Question 22

A spar extending from the bowsprit of a ship, used to carry a sail.

Answer 22

jibboom

Question 23

The capital city of Iceland, known for its geothermal activity and modern culture.

Answer 23

Reykjavik

Question 24

A type of dark mud rich in organic material, often found at the bottom of lakes.

Answer 24

gyttja

Question 25

A French Protestant of the 16th and 17th centuries, often persecuted for their faith.

Answer 25

Huguenot

Question 26

A sedimentary rock formed from small, spherical grains of calcium carbonate.

Answer 26

oolite