December

Question 1

laconic

Answer 1

Using very few words

1580s, literally “of or pertaining to the region around ancient Sparta in Greece, probably via Latin Laconicus “of Laconia,”

Question 2

verbiage

Answer 2

Excessively lengthy way in which something is expressed

Question 3

zoonosis

Answer 3

Disease transmitted from animals to humans

Question 4

militate (against)

Answer 4

Powerful factor in preventing; hindering

Question 5

Panacea

Answer 5

A remedy for all difficulties/diseases

Daughter of Asclepius ans Epione, goddess of universal remedy

Question 6

esoteric

Answer 6

Intended for or likely to understood by the few

Question 7

sycophants

Answer 7

a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

Question 8

obsequious

Answer 8

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Question 9

ostensible

Answer 9

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

Question 10

conscientious objector

Answer 10

someone who refuses military service because of moral reasons

Question 11

Cerca trova

Answer 11

Seek and you shall find, italian