Week 7

Question 1

an enthusiastic and knowledgeable admirer or fan of a particular subject or activity

Answer 1

Aficionado

Question 2

a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate others, often masking feelings of insecurity

Answer 2

Bravado

Question 3

a fortress standing above and protecting a city

Answer 3

Citadel

Question 4

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, often used in music to describe a build-up of sound

Answer 4

Crescendo

Question 5

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, often with undesirable outcomes

Answer 5

Dilemma

Question 6

a complete failure, often in a dramatic or embarrassing way

Answer 6

Fiasco

Question 7

a complicated and confusing situation, often involving a misunderstanding or entanglement

Answer 7

Imbroglio

Question 8

a document describing the aims of a group or organization

Answer 8

Manifesto

Question 9

an individual prone to violence and criminal behavior

Answer 9

Ruffian

Question 10

a person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music, demonstrating extraordinary technical ability

Answer 10

Virtuoso