Middle England

Question 1

Supine

Answer 1

Lying face upwards

Question 2

Jibe

Answer 2

Change course by swinging the sail across a following wind

Question 3

Motley

Answer 3

Incongruously varies in appearance or character, disparate

Question 4

Altercation

Answer 4

Noisy argument or disagreement esp in public

Question 5

Bumf

Answer 5

Useless or tedious printed material

Question 6

Crumple

Answer 6

Crush so that it becomes creases and wrinkled

Question 7

Fluster

Answer 7

Make agitated or confused

Question 8

Largesse

Answer 8

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others

Question 9

Chasten

Answer 9

Have a restraining or moderating effect on

Question 10

Prim

Answer 10

Feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper

Question 11

Punter

Answer 11

Person who gambled places a bet or makes a risky investment

Question 12

Shank

Answer 12

Person’s leg esp the part from the knee to the ankle

Question 13

Straggle

Answer 13

I’ve along slowly so as to remain some distance behind the person or ppl in front

Question 14

Hubbub

Answer 14

Chaotic din caused by a crown of ppl

Question 15

Dicky

Answer 15

Not strong healthy or functioning reliably

Question 16

Brazen

Answer 16

Bold and without shame

Question 17

Angst

Answer 17

Feeling of deep anxiety or dread typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

Question 18

Oleaginous

Answer 18

Rich in, covered with or producing oil, oily

Question 19

Scintillating

Answer 19

Sparking or shining brightly

Question 20

Indignant

Answer 20

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Question 21

Blurb

Answer 21

Short description of a book film or other product written for promotional purposes

Question 22

Obfuscate

Answer 22

Make obscure unclear or unintelligible

Question 23

Hunky-dory

Answer 23

Fine, going well

Question 24

Nitty-gritty

Answer 24

Most important aspects of practical details of a subject or situation

Question 25

Wafer-thin

Answer 25

Very thin or thinly

Question 26

Trappings

Answer 26

The outward signs, features or objects associated with a particular role situation or a job

Question 27

Recumbent

Answer 27

Lying down

Question 28

Sarnie

Answer 28

Sandwich

Question 29

Strident

Answer 29

Loud and harsh, grating

Question 30

Pesky

Answer 30

Causing trouble, annoying

Question 31

Gaffe

Answer 31

Unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator, a blunder

Question 32

Broker

Answer 32

Arrange or negotiate

Question 33

Parlance

Answer 33

Particular way of speaking or using words esp a way common to those with a particular job or interest

Question 34

Punt

Answer 34

Lay a stake against the bank

Question 35

Demur

Answer 35

Raise objections or show reluctance

Question 36

Inflection

Answer 36

Modulation Of intonation or pitch in the voice

Question 37

Thwack

Answer 37

Sharp blow

Question 38

Doughty

Answer 38

Brace and persistent

Question 39

Rouse

Answer 39

Cause to stop sleeping

Question 40

Cerulean

Answer 40

Deep blue in color like a clear sky

Question 41

Cavernous

Answer 41

Giving the impression of vast dark depths

Question 42

Botheration

Answer 42

Used to express mild irritation or annoyance

Question 43

Grist

Answer 43

Corn that is ground to make flour

Question 44

Stodgy

Answer 44

Heavy filling and high in carbohydrates

Question 45

Circumspection

Answer 45

Quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks

Question 46

Kowtow

Answer 46

Act in excessively subservient manner

Question 47

Adjunct

Answer 47

Thing added to smth else as a supplementary rather than an essential part

Question 48

Ennui

Answer 48

Feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from lack of occupation or excitement

Question 49

Crux

Answer 49

Decisive or most important point at issue

Question 50

Prole

Answer 50

Working class (derogatory)

Question 51

Pittance

Answer 51

Very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage

Question 52

Duvet

Answer 52

Одеяло

Question 53

Evanescent

Answer 53

Soon passing out of sight, memory or existence, quickly fading or disappearing

Question 54

Taciturn

Answer 54

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech, saying little

Question 55

Morose

Answer 55

Sullen and Ill-tempered

Question 56

Emblazon

Answer 56

Conspicuously inscribe or display on smth

Question 57

Incipient

Answer 57

Beginning to happen or develop

Question 58

Kismet

Answer 58

Destiny, fate

Question 59

Waver

Answer 59

Move in a quivering way, flicker