Day 13

Question 1

affinity

Answer 1

1. a natural liking or connection to a person, thing, or idea
2. a similarity between two things

Question 2

altruistic

Answer 2

showing generosity and concern for the welfare of others

Question 3

baroque

Answer 3

overly detailed or ornamental

Question 4

byzantine

Answer 4

overly complex or intricate

Question 5

compromise

Answer 5

weaken or diminish in quality, character, or value

Question 6

conciliatory

Answer 6

intended to appease or calm someone down

Question 7

countenance

Answer 7

1. accept or permit
2. the look of a person’s face or expression

Question 8

covert

Answer 8

hidden or concealed; not openly practiced

Question 9

credible

Answer 9

able to be trusted; persuasive

Question 10

diffuse

Answer 10

1. spread or disperse widely
2. scattered over a large area

Question 11

documentary

Answer 11

based on or reproducing real events or facts

Question 12

exhaustive

Answer 12

thorough and comprehensive

Question 13

exhilarating

Answer 13

intensely exciting

Question 14

extraneous

Answer 14

lacking relevance; unnecessary

Question 15

fervor

Answer 15

intense enthusiasm toward something

Question 16

futile

Answer 16

incapable of resulting in anything worthwhile

Question 17

illusory

Answer 17

unreal or based on illusion

Question 18

invidious

Answer 18

1. likely to cause resentment or envy
2. unfair; prejudiced against someone or something

Question 19

lethargic

Answer 19

sluggish; tired

Question 20

metaphorical

Answer 20

symbolic rather than literal

Question 21

mimic

Answer 21

to imitate or copy someone or something

Question 22

numinous

Answer 22

having a spiritual or divine quality

Question 23

obscure

Answer 23

1. not clearly expressed or understood
2. making something unclear and vague

Question 24

overt

Answer 24

open and observable; not hidden or secret

Question 25

pellucid

Answer 25

1. transparently clear in meaning or style 2. (of a body of water or substance) transparent and clear

Question 26

perpetuate

Answer 26

make (something) continue for an indefinite time

Question 27

rational

Answer 27

based on clear thought or reason

Question 28

scathing

Answer 28

harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic

Question 29

subtle

Answer 29

delicate or slight; not obvious

Question 30

superficial

Answer 30

1. existing, occurring, or located on the surface 2. not profound or thorough