Week 3: #15-21

Question 1

Truculent

Answer 1

(adj. ) ferocious, cruel, or savage; (adj.) deadly or destructive
(adj. ) scathing or harsh; (adj.) belligerent or aggressive; disposed to fighting

Question 2

Asperity

Answer 2

(n) rigor or severity
(n) roughness, unevenness or harshness, as of surface or sound
(n) roughness or harshness of manner or temper

Question 3

Finesse

Answer 3

(n) skillful or adroit handling

(n) refinement or delicacy or performance, skill, or workmanship

Question 4

Germane

Answer 4

(adj.) relevant or closely related

Question 5

Viscid

Answer 5

(adj.) having a sticky, adhesive, or viscous quality or consistency

Question 6

Glib

Answer 6

(adj. ) fluent in speaking or writing to the point of insincerity or thoughtlessness
(adj) done with natural ease or offhand nonchalance

Question 7

Requite

Answer 7

(v) to repay or make return for; to reciprocate
(v) to avenge
(v) to recompense for a service, benefit, or injury