WOD 141-160 (2/27 - 3/18)

Question 1

1. ersatz

Answer 1

artifical and inferior substitute or imitation

Question 2

2. stultify

Answer 2

to cause someone or something to become dull or ineffective

Question 3

3. fresco

Answer 3

the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster using water-based pigments

Question 4

4. contretemps

Answer 4

refers to an inconvenient or embarrassing occurrence or situation

Question 5

5. accentuate

Answer 5

to make something more noticeable

Question 6

6. proximate

Answer 6

something that comes or happens immediately before or after something in a way that shows a very close and direct relationship

Question 7

7. repartee

Answer 7

a conversation in which clever statements and replies are made quickly; a single quick and witty reply

Question 8

8. vindicate

Answer 8

to show that someone is not guilty

Question 9

9. laudable

Answer 9

worthy of praise

Question 10

10. cahoots

Answer 10

describing a partnership or alliance for making or implementing secret plans

Question 11

11. ingratiate

Answer 11

to gain favor or acceptance by deliberate effort

Question 12

12. factotum

Answer 12

a person who has many diverse activities or responsibilities

Question 13

13. scrupulous

Answer 13

very careful about doing something correctly

Question 14

14. divulge

Answer 14

to make known secret or private information

Question 15

15. apotheosis

Answer 15

the perfect form or example of something; the highest or best part of something

Question 16

16. gallivant

Answer 16

to go or travel to many different places for pleasure

Question 17

17. nadir

Answer 17

the lowest or worst point of something

Question 18

18. heterodox

Answer 18

something, such as an idea or belief that is contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, traditional form, or an established religion

Question 19

19. erin go bragh

Answer 19

“ireland forever”

Question 20

20. lacuna

Answer 20

a gap or blank space in something; a missing part