Words

Question 1

Countenance

Answer 1

N., a persons face or facial expression

Question 2

Encumbrance

Answer 2

N., a burden or impediment

Question 3

Evanescent

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Adj., soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence

Question 4

Exhort

Answer 4

V., strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something

Question 5

Florid

Answer 5

Adj., having a red or flushed complexion

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Indefatigable

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Adj., persisting tirelessly

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Indolent

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Adj., wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

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Obstinacy

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N., stubborn

Question 9

Obtuseness

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Adj., not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull

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Ponderous

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Adj., of great weight; heavy; massive

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Propensity

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N., a natural inclination or tendency

Question 12

Rebuke

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V. and N., to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand

Question 13

Sagaciously

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Adv., having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

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Tempestuous

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Adj., characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion

Question 15

Tenacity

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N., the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly

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Torpid

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Adj., mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

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Tremulous

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Adj., shaking or quivering slightly

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Tumult

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N., a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Question 19

Unction

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N., the act of anointing someone with oil or ointment as a religious rite or as a symbol of investiture as a monarch

Question 20

Veneration

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N., great respect; reverence

Question 21

Vicissitude

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N., change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

Question 22

Alacrity

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N., brisk and cheerful readiness