WOD words 51-60

Question 1

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

Answer 1

abjure

Question 2

1. generally incompetent and ineffectual
2. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse
3. not elegant or graceful in expression

Answer 2

inept

Question 3

verb: express criticism toward

noun: a mild rebuke or criticism

noun: disgrace or shame

Answer 3

reproach

Question 4

verb: come to terms with

verb: grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

noun: a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope

noun: the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

noun: a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

Answer 4

grapple

Question 5

noun: a longing for something better than the present situation

noun: a person experiencing dissatisfaction or a strong desire for improvement

adjective: showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

verb: make dissatisfied

Answer 5

discontent

Question 6

1. giving or demanding careful attention to detail; hard to please
2. showing meticulousness or great sensitivity
3. having complicated nutritional requirements, especially organisms that grow only in certain artificial cultures

Answer 6

fastidious

Question 7

an incorrect or unsuitable name

Answer 7

misnomer

Question 8

noun: sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

noun: a loud and harsh cry

noun: a temporary commotion

verb: utter a sudden loud cry

verb: make high-pitched, whining noises

verb: to cause to storm because of sudden winds

Answer 8

squall

Question 9

adjective: characterized by or causing or expressing sadness

adjective: grave or even gloomy in character

noun: a tendency to be gloomy and depressed

noun: a feeling of thoughtful sadness

noun: a pensive mood

Answer 9

melancholy

Question 10

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

Answer 10

cursory