October 26

Question 1

To think about things in depth; thoughtful (adjective)

Answer 1

Pensive (Example: Nikolas sat by himself, looking pensive.)

Question 2

To repeat or recite something at length; repetitive chanting or prayer; a large number or set of something (noun)

Answer 2

Litany (Example: Isabelle recited a litany of reasons why she thought her parents should let her have her own cell phone.)

Question 3

To lose a relationship with someone that had once been friendly or had love or affection (verb)

Answer 3

Estranged (Example: Dad estranged several of his coworkers when he left to work at another company.)

Question 4

To remove or cleanse by rubbing very hard with rough material; to look for something very thoroughly (verb)

Answer 4

Scour (Example: Alex scoured his hands until all the dirt came off.)

Question 5

Very meticulous; very thorough; paying great attention to detail; very particular or picky (adjective)

Answer 5

Fastidious (Example: Mom was very fastidious when she cleaned the kitchen.)