Week 2

Question 1

Amendment, n.

Answer 1

A change, modification, correction or alteration.

Question 2

Amnesia, n.

Answer 2

Partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, brain injury, or illness.

Question 3

Amphibian, n.

Answer 3

An animal or plant accustomed or adapted to life both on land and in the water.

Question 4

Ancestor, n.

Answer 4

A person from whom one is descended, especially if more remote than a grandparent; a forebear.

Question 5

Anniversary, n.

Answer 5

The annual recurrence of a date marking an event or occurrence of notable importance.

Question 6

Anomaly, n.

Answer 6

Deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule.

Question 7

Anthology, n.

Answer 7

A collection of literary pieces, such as poems, short stories, or plays.

Question 8

Anxiety, n.

Answer 8

A state of uneasiness and apprehension, as about future uncertainties.

Question 9

Appetite, n.

Answer 9

An instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink.

Question 10

Apprentice, n.

Answer 10

One who learns a trade, art, or craft by practical experience under skilled workers.

Question 11

Appropriate, adj.

Answer 11

Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting.

Question 12

Arbiter, n.

Answer 12

One chosen or appointed to judge or decide a disputed issue; an arbitrator.

Question 13

Arrogance, n.

Answer 13

The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.

Question 14

Artificial, adj.

Answer 14

Made by humans; produced rather than natural.

Question 15

Asylum, n.

Answer 15

A place that provides refuge; protection and immunity from extradition granted by a government to a foreign political refugee.

Question 16

Audience, n.

Answer 16

Those attending a stage or film production or viewing a televised program.

Question 17

Augment, v.

Answer 17

To make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, extent, or quantity.

Question 18

Author, n.

Answer 18

The writer of a book, article, or other text.

Question 19

Avalanche, n.

Answer 19

A large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside.

Question 20

Baccalaureate, n.

Answer 20

The degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges.

Question 21

Bachelor, n.

Answer 21

An unmarried man of marriageable age.

Question 22

Ballerina, n.

Answer 22

A female ballet dancer.

Question 23

Bamboo, n.

Answer 23

Any of various usually woody, temperate or tropical grasses of the genera arundinaria, bambusa, dendrocalamus, phyllostachys, or sasa.

Question 24

Bamboozle, v.

Answer 24

To conceal one’s true motives from someone, especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end or achieve an advantage; mislead; hoodwink.

Question 25

Banquet, n.

Answer 25

A lavish meal; feast.

Question 26

Barbaric, adj.

Answer 26

Characteristic of one who lacks refinement, gentleness, learning, or artistic or literary culture.

Question 27

Barometer, n.

Answer 27

An instrument for determining the pressure of the atmosphere.

Question 28

Barracks, n.

Answer 28

An often permanent building or set of buildings used, especially for lodging soldiers.

Question 29

Beige, adj.

Answer 29

Of a variable color averaging light grayish yellowish brown.

Question 30

Belligerent, adj.

Answer 30

Inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggressive.

Question 31

Benediction, n.

Answer 31

An expression or utterance of blessing or good wishes.

Question 32

Bereavement, n.

Answer 32

Deprivation; especially loss of a loved one by death.