Word Master List

Question 1

predicament

Answer 1

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

Question 2

dash

Answer 2

run or travel somewhere in a great hurry

Question 3

stately

Answer 3

having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance

Question 4

armada

Answer 4

a fleet of warships

Question 5

defy

Answer 5

openly resist or refuse to obey

Question 6

guileful

Answer 6

having or showing sly or cunning intelligence

Question 7

vim

Answer 7

energy; enthusiasm

Question 8

banter

Answer 8

the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Question 9

emphatic

Answer 9

showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly

Question 10

convoy

Answer 10

a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection

Question 11

perish

Answer 11

suffer complete ruin or destruction

Question 12

cunning

Answer 12

having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

Question 13

stamina

Answer 13

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Question 14

coax

Answer 14

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something

Question 15

noble

Answer 15

belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic

Question 16

marathon

Answer 16

a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards

Question 17

flourish

Answer 17

of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment

Question 18

lofty

Answer 18

of imposing height

Question 19

flair

Answer 19

a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well

Question 20

clamber

Answer 20

climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet

Question 21

insistent

Answer 21

regular and repeated, and demanding attention

Question 22

clangor

Answer 22

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound

Question 23

linger

Answer 23

stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave

Question 24

precarious

Answer 24

dependent on chance; uncertain

Question 25

bearing

Answer 25

a person’s way of standing or moving