GB HOB 2

Question 1

Interrogate

Answer 1

To examine by questioning

Question 2

Almoner

Answer 2

One who distributes money or goods to the poor

Question 3

Torrent

Answer 3

A heavy uncontrolled outpouring

Question 4

Compromise

Answer 4

A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions

Question 5

Legible

Answer 5

Possible to read

Question 6

Incessant

Answer 6

Continuing without interruption

Question 7

Reticent

Answer 7

Reluctant; hesitant to share one’s thoughts

Question 8

Uncouth

Answer 8

Rude; unrefined; awkward

Question 9

Uncanny

Answer 9

Peculiarly unsettling; eerie

Question 10

Antiquarian

Answer 10

one who studies or collects old or rare books

Question 11

Monolith

Answer 11

A large block of stone

Question 12

Disapprobation

Answer 12

Condemnation

Question 13

Tete-a-tete

Answer 13

In intimate privacy; without the intrusion of a third party

Question 14

Onerous

Answer 14

Troublesome or oppresive

Question 15

Furtive

Answer 15

Characterized by stealth; shifty

Question 16

Tor

Answer 16

A rocky peak or hill

Question 17

Tenacity

Answer 17

The state of holding persistently to something

Question 18

Imprudent

Answer 18

Unwise; indiscreet

Question 19

Formidable

Answer 19

Difficult to defeat

Question 20

Entomology

Answer 20

Scientific study of insects

Question 21

Vehemence

Answer 21

Forceful or intense in expression or emotion

Question 22

Contorted

Answer 22

Twisted

Question 23

Paroxysm

Answer 23

A sudden attack

Question 24

Surmise

Answer 24

To infer something without sufficient evidence

Question 25

Precipice

Answer 25

The brink of a dangerous situation