The Pedestrian Vocabulary

Question 1

Antiseptic

Answer 1

a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria.

example: cleaner

Question 2

Ebb

Answer 2

gradually lessen or reduce

synonym: decrease

Question 3

Intermittent

Answer 3

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

synonym: inconsistant

Question 4

Manifest

Answer 4

to display by one’s acts or appearance

example: body language

Question 5

Murmur

Answer 5

a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance
synonym: whisper

Question 6

Pedestrian

Answer 6

a person walking along a road or in a developed area (n); lacking inspiration or excitement; dull (adj)
synonym: boring

Question 7

Phantom

Answer 7

a ghost

synonym: ghoul

Question 8

Regressive

Answer 8

becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state
synonym: set back

Question 9

Revue

Answer 9

a light theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, typically dealing satirically with topical issues
synonym: play

Question 10

Tendency

Answer 10

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
synonym: typical