Vocab8

Question 1

Finesse

Answer 1

(Noun) impressive delicacy and skill
(Verb) to win a trick with a card

Question 2

Onerous

Answer 2

(Adjective) involving a great deal of effort, trouble or difficulty

Question 3

Compelling

Answer 3

(Adjective) evoking interest or attention in a powerful irresistible way

Question 4

Nobility

Answer 4

(Noun) quality of being noble in character, and honourable

Question 5

Gallant

Answer 5

(Adjective) a brave and heroic behaviour

Question 6

Ravenous

Answer 6

(Adjective) extremely hungry, or very great and voracious

Question 7

Adjourn

Answer 7

(Verb) break a meeting with the intention of resuming later, or to go somewhere for rest or refreshment, or to postpone something

Question 8

Idol

Answer 8

Image or representation of a god or goddess used as an object of worship, or a person or a thing that is greatly admired or loved

Question 9

Lair

Answer 9

(Noun) a place where a wild animal, especially fierce or dangerous one lives

Question 10

Aide

Answer 10

(Noun) an assistant to an important person

Question 11

Perplex

Answer 11

(Verb) make someone feel very confused, or to complicate a matter

Question 12

Discretionary

Answer 12

(Adjective) available for use of the user voluntarily or optionally

Question 13

Intact

Answer 13

(Adjective) not damaged or impaired in any way, to be complete

Question 14

Sacrifice

Answer 14

(Noun) act of slaughtering an animal as an offering
(Verb) to give up something valued for the sake of others and their considerations

Question 15

Luminous

Answer 15

(Adjective) giving of light, bright or shining

Question 16

(To) Wither

Answer 16

(Verb) a plant which becomes dry and shrivelled, or to decay and decline

Question 17

(To) Demote

Answer 17

(Verb) move someone to a lower position or rank, usually as a punishment

Question 18

Harmonious

Answer 18

(Adjective) tuneful, forming a pleasing tone or free from disagreement

Question 19

Insipid

Answer 19

(Adjective) lacking flavour, weak or tasteless, or lacking vigour or interest

Question 20

Colloquial

Answer 20

(Adjective) used in ordinary or familiar conversation, so it is informal