Words

Question 1

Partisan

Answer 1

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.

Question 2

nuance

Answer 2

a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

Question 3

capitalist

Answer 3

a person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism.

Question 4

amphidromic point

Answer 4

also called a tidal node, is a geographical location which has zero tidal amplitude for one harmonic constituent of the tide. The tidal range (the peak-to-peak amplitude, or height difference between high tide and low tide) for that harmonic constituent increases with distance from this point.

Question 5

seiching

Answer 5

a wave on the surface of a lake or landlocked bay; caused by atmospheric or seismic disturbances.

Question 6

elucidate

Answer 6

make (something) clear; explain.

Question 7

didactic

Answer 7

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. (patronising)

Question 8

prudent

Answer 8

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Question 9

frugal

Answer 9

sparing or economical with spending

Question 10

Prerequisite

Answer 10

Prior condition for something else to happen