Group A

Question 1

Avid

Answer 1

Desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager

i.e. Prodigal Son

Question 2

Halcyon

Answer 2

A legendary bird identified with the kingfisher

Calm, peaceful, happy, prosperous

Question 3

Devious

Answer 3

Straying or wandering from a straight or course, roundabout, acting in a shifty manner

Question 4

Accost

Answer 4

To approach and speak to first

Question 5

Incendiary

Answer 5

Deliberately setting or causing fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion

Question 6

Animadversion

Answer 6

A comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval

Question 7

Covenant

Answer 7

A solemn agreement

Question 8

Gambit

Answer 8

A move that involves the risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to gain a later advantage

Question 9

Brackish

Answer 9

Having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink

Question 10

Histionic

Answer 10

Pertaining to actors and their techniques; theatrical, artificial, melodramatic

Question 11

Celerity

Answer 11

Swiftness, rapidity or motion or action