2nd quarter

Question 1

Logophile

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Noun- a lover of words

Question 2

Chockablock

Answer 2

Adjective- crowded

Question 3

Hubbub

Answer 3

Noun- a loud noise

Question 4

Mellifluous

Answer 4

Adjective- sweet-sounding

Question 5

Voracious

Answer 5

Adjective- extremely hungry

Question 6

Fruitless

Answer 6

Adjective- useless

Question 7

Desolate

Answer 7

Adjective- deserted of people

Question 8

Vaguely

Answer 8

Adverb- slightly; somewhat

Question 9

Dank

Answer 9

Adjective- damp, musty, and cold

Question 10

Ferocity

Answer 10

Noun- fierceness; extreme intensity

Question 11

Linger

Answer 11

Verb- continue to stay; delay leaving

Question 12

Portly

Answer 12

Adjective- stout or overweight

Question 13

Sheepishly

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Adverb- with a bashful or embarrassed look

Question 14

Conventional

Answer 14

Adjective- usual; traditional

Question 15

Impasse

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Noun- a situation in which no progress can be made; a deadlock

Question 16

Cohort

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Noun- a companion or associate

Question 17

Puny

Answer 17

Adjective- weak and small

Question 18

Hustle

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Verb- to gain by energetic effort

Question 19

Revert

Answer 19

Verb- to return to a former condition

Question 20

Translucent

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Adjective- allowing light to pass through

Question 21

Improvise

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Verb- to make up on the spur of the moment; without preparation

Question 22

Perfunctorily

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Adverb- in a mechanical or unconcerned way; done routinely with little interest or care

Question 23

Redundant

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Adjective- not needed; more than necessary

Question 24

Perception

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Noun, the way you think about or understand someone or something; your observation

Question 25

Wiry

Answer 25

Adjective, very thin but strong and muscular

Question 26

Moot

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Adjective, not worth talking about; no longer important or worth discussing

Question 27

Futile

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Adjective, serving no useful purpose; completely ineffective

Question 28

Claustrophobic

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Adjective, not having enough space for people to feel comfortable; closed in

Question 29

Cacophony

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Noun, a mix of harsh, loud, unpleasant sounds that make you want to block your ears

Question 30

Groggy

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Adjective, confused or foggy-headed because of lack of sleep or being sick

Question 31

Rapt

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Adjective, showing complete delight to interest; completely focused

Question 32

Ultimatum

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Noun, a final demand

Question 33

Vitality

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Noun; the power to survive, great physical strength

Question 34

Mull

Answer 34

Verb; to consider at length, ponder or think over

Question 35

Civilized

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Adjective; sophisticated, cultured, refined

Question 36

Shambles

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Noun; a scene of destruction

Question 37

Confine

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Verb; to prevent someone from leaving a place

Question 38

Destitute

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Noun; people lacking the necessities of life, the poor

Question 39

Gruel

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Noun, a thin watery porridge (like oatmeal)

Question 40

Reverberates

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Verb, echoes

Question 41

Infuriate

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Verb, To make someone very angry or furious

Question 42

Incoherent

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Adjective, Not easy to understand; unclear

Question 43

Brusque

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Adjective, Talking or behaving in a very direct, brief, and unfriendly manner

Question 44

Folderol

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Noun, Foolishness; nonsense

Question 45

Dowry

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Noun, Money or property brought to a marriage by the bride

Question 46

Odious

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Adjective, Causing to deserving strong dislike

Question 47

Accost

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Verb, To approach or speak to someone in an angry, aggressive manner