Week 3

Question 1

Brevity

Answer 1

n - concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Question 2

clemency

Answer 2

n - mercy; lenience.

Question 3

frivolous

Answer 3

adj - not having any serious purpose or value.

Question 4

obfuscate

Answer 4

v - render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Question 5

lampoon

Answer 5

v - publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.

Question 6

querulous

Answer 6

adj - complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Question 7

reproach

Answer 7

n - the expression of disapproval or disappointment.

Question 8

respite

Answer 8

v - postpone

Question 9

torpor

Answer 9

n - a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

Question 10

unscathed

Answer 10

adj - without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Question 11

copious

Answer 11

adj - abundant in supply or quantity.

Question 12

dearth

Answer 12

n - a scarcity or lack of something.

Question 13

eloquent

Answer 13

adj - fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Question 14

jargon

Answer 14

n - special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

Question 15

levity

Answer 15

n - humor or frivolity, esp. the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.