WEAKNESS A-H (Part 2)

Question 1

Relevant or appropriate to the situation; concerning

Answer 1

apropos

Question 2

A feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it

Answer 2

aversion

Question 3

A saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation

Answer 3

Adage

Question 4

(verb) to give something as an honor or gift.

Answer 4

Bestow

Question 5

(noun) a group of flowers arranged together; also used to describe a pleasing scent of wine.

Answer 5

bouquet

Question 6

(n.) a stronghold or fortification

Answer 6

Bastion

Question 7

(adj.) gentle & kindly; not harmful.

Answer 7

benign

Question 8

(v.) to divide into two branches or forks

Answer 8

bifurcate
(bi-furc-ate)

Question 9

(adj.) remarkable or impressive

Answer 9

bodacious

Question 10

(adj.) relating to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values.

Answer 10

Bourgeois

Question 11

(adj.) abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

Answer 11

brusque

Question 12

(n.) a pirate, originally off the Spanish-American coasts

Answer 12

buccaneer

Question 13

(n.) gold or silver in bulk before coining, or valued by weight.

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bullion

‘melted metal’

Question 14

(n.) a clear broth made by simmering meat, vegetables, or bones in water.

Answer 14

Bouillon

Question 15

To charm or deceive someone in a deceptive way.

Answer 15

beguile
(be-guile)

Question 16

(noun) a musical instrument resembling an organ, played by steam whistles

Answer 16

calliope
(calli-ope)

Question 17

(noun) a large, watertight chamber used in construction work under water.

Answer 17

caisson

Question 18

(adj.) relating to or suffering from severe abdominal pain, especially in infants

Answer 18

colicky
(colic-ky)

Question 19

(n.) mutual trust & friendship among people who spend time together

Answer 19

camaraderie

Question 20

(v.) to recover health & strength gradually after illness or injury.

Answer 20

convalesce

Question 21

Feeling or showing sorrow & remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.

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contrite

Question 22

a pet lamb

Answer 22

cosset

Question 23

a pupa of a butterfly

Answer 23

chrysalis
(chrys-alis)

Question 24

a French vineyard estate

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chateau

Question 25

Feeling or showing no sympathy for others

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callous

Question 26

– (noun) a store that sells fine, prepared foods, especially meats, cheeses, and salads.

Answer 26

delicatessen *(delicat-essen)*

Question 27

– (noun) the dispersion or scattering of people from their original homeland.

Answer 27

diasporas *(Dia-sporas)*

Question 28

– (noun) an airship or a type of lighter-than-air aircraft; (adjective) capable of being steered or directed.

Answer 28

dirigible

Question 29

– (verb) to deprive someone of the right to vote or other privileges.

Answer 29

disenfranchise

Question 30

– (verb) to remove the moisture from something, often to preserve it.

Answer 30

desiccate

Question 31

– (adjective) showing intense excitement or interest in something.

Answer 31

enthusiastic

Question 32

Containing or characterized by error

Answer 32

erroneous *(errone-ous)*

Question 33

An appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being

Answer 33

epiphany *(epi-phany)*

Question 34

– (adjective) absurd or ridiculous in a humorous way; resembling a farce.

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farcical

Question 35

– (adjective) filled with something, especially something undesirable or stressful

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fraught

Question 36

the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to his lord

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fealty

Question 37

marked by shyness and lack of social graces

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farouche

Question 38

resembling iron rust in color

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Ferruginous

Question 39

an idle man-about-town

Answer 39

flaneur

Question 40

a brief moment of emotional excitement : SHUDDER, THRILL

Answer 40

frisson

Question 41

– (adjective) relating to elderly people, especially with regard to their healthcare; (noun) a person who is elderly or receiving care for age-related conditions.

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geriatric *(geri-atric)*

Question 42

– (adjective) extravagantly bright or showy, often to the point of being tasteless or vulgar.

Answer 42

gaudy *(gaud-y)*

Question 43

(adjective) feeling lightheaded or overly joyful, often in an exaggerated way.

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giddy

Question 44

(noun) a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval; (verb) to make such an expression.

Answer 44

grimace *(grim-ace)*

Question 45

(noun) sly or cunning intelligence, especially used to deceive or trick others.

Answer 45

guile

Question 46

(noun) an external appearance or manner that is often intended to conceal the true nature of something.

Answer 46

guise

Question 47

(noun) a social mistake or blunder, especially one that is embarrassing.

Answer 47

gaffe

Question 48

causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering, or sorrow

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grievous

Question 49

(noun) a rich, creamy sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice, typically served with eggs or vegetables.

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Hollandaise | 'Dutch'

Question 50

(noun) a large group or crowd, often used to describe a mass of people or animals moving together in a disorganized manner.

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horde

Question 51

(verb) to make something happen sooner; to hurry or accelerate.

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hasten

Question 52

(noun) widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder.

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havoc

Question 53

(noun) information or rumors heard from others but not verified or based on personal experience.

Answer 53

hearsay

Question 54

(noun) a spiral shape or structure, such as a coil or spiral staircase.

Answer 54

Helix

Question 55

any of a genus (Hydrangea) of mostly shrubs having opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white, pink, or bluish flowers that is either placed in the saxifrage family or the hydrangea family (Hydrangeaceae)

Answer 55

Hydrangea *(Hydr-angea)*