List 8

Question 1

Anachronism

Answer 1

A thing belonging/appropriate to a period other than which it exists

Question 2

Riposte

Answer 2

A quick, clever reply to an insult/criticism

Question 3

Sanctimonious

Answer 3

Making a show of being morally superior to other people; pretending to be devoted

Question 4

Verisimilitude

Answer 4

The appearance of being true/real

Question 5

Quotidian

Answer 5

ordinary or everyday

Question 6

Erudite

Answer 6

Having/showing great knowledge/learning

Question 7

Accismus

Answer 7

The pretend refusal of something one keenly desires

Question 8

Appreciate

Answer 8

Recognize the full extent of

Question 9

Witticism

Answer 9

A witty remark

Question 10

Lachrymose

Answer 10

Tearful; given to weeping

Question 11

Bastion

Answer 11

A strong fortified place used for defense

Question 12

Occlude

Answer 12

Stop, close up, or obstruct (an opening or passage)

Question 13

Obfuscate

Answer 13

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

Question 14

Sagacious

Answer 14

Having/showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

Question 15

Prevaricate

Answer 15

Speak/act in an evasive way

Question 16

Cicatrix

Answer 16

The scar of a healed wound

Question 17

Crepuscular

Answer 17

Of, resembling, or relating to twilight

Question 18

Sangfroid

Answer 18

Composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger/under trying circumstances

Question 19

Ursine

Answer 19

RELATING TO BEARS

Question 20

Pinniped

Answer 20

A carnivorous aquatic mammal (of the order Pinnipedia), such as a seal or walrus

Question 21

Ostensible

Answer 21

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Question 22

Conundrum

Answer 22

A confusing/difficult problem or question

Question 23

Insouciance

Answer 23

Casual lack of concern; indifference

Question 24

Convivial

Answer 24

(Of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable

Question 25

Odious

Answer 25

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive

Question 26

Behoove

Answer 26

It is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something

Question 27

Vicarious

Answer 27

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings/actions of another person

Question 28

Foofaraw

Answer 28

A great deal of fuss/attention given to a minor matter

Question 29

Visceral

Answer 29

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; instinctive

Question 30

Credulity

Answer 30

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is true/real