new words

Question 1

soporific

Answer 1

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

Question 2

paltry

Answer 2

very small or meagre

Question 3

exiguous

Answer 3

very small in size or amount

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temperance

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1. abstinence from alcoholic drink
2. the quality of moderation or self-restraint

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idiosyncratic

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peculiar or individual

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arbitrary

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1. based on random choice or personal whim
2. (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained, tyrannical or despotic

Question 7

diatribe

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a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

Question 8

Anacreontic adj.

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(of a poem) written in the style of the Ancient Greek poet Anacreon, known for his celebration of love and wine

Question 9

apocryphal adj.

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(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity although widely circulated as being true

Question 10

precept n.

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a general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought

Question 11

zoophite n.

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an invertebrate animal

Question 12

sanguine adj.

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1. optimistic especially in difficult situation
2. florid - or ruddy complexion
3. blood thirsty

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dissipation n.

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1. overindulgence in sensual pleasures 2. the squandering of money, energy and resources

Question 14

coquettish

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behaving to suggest playful sexual attraction, flirtatious

Question 15

panacea

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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

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anodyne (noun)

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a pain killing drug or medecine

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anathema (noun)

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1. something or someone that one vehemently dislikes
2. a formal curse by the Church, excommunicating a person or denouncing a doctrine

Question 18

ineffable

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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

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valediction

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an act or utterance of farewell

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onomastics

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the studying of names

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inveigle (verb)

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to persuade someone to do something be means of deception or flattery

Question 22

perfidious (adjective)

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deceitful and untrustworthy

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approbation (noun)

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approval or praise

Question 24

architectonic (adj)

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1. relating to architecture or architects.
2. (of an artistic composition) having a clearly defined structure, especially one that is artistically pleasing.

Question 25

stymied

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thwarted - to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose

Question 26

illocality

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Nowhere; unspecified position; indefinite location; lack of distinct place; [fig.] randomness; haphazardness; chance; accident; chaos

Question 27

abstemious

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the trait of avoiding excesses. restricted to bare necessities.

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gloaming (noun)

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twilight / dusk

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proclivity

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a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.

Question 30

chiaroscuro

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(in art) the use of strong contrasts between light and dark

Question 31

a haruspex

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in ancient Roman religion, a haruspex practised a form of divination called haruspicy, the inspection of the entrails of sacrificed animals

Question 32

a perturbation

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anxiety

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a panegyric

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a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something

Question 34

expedient

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adjective (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral. Noun a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but possibly improper or immoral

Question 35

desideratum

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noun. something that is needed or wanted

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opprobrium

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noun. harsh criticism or censure

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cabal

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noun. a secret political clique or faction

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aggregate

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noun a whole formed by combining several separate elements

Question 39

perogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. a faculty or property distinguishing a person or class.

Question 40

partisan

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a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person

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septentrional

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northern

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meridional

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southern

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idem

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latin - likewise

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circumlocution

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naming of one word by many

Question 45

apparition

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a ghost or ghostlike image of a person

Question 46

to beatify

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to bless, consecrate

Question 47

a benediction

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the utterance of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service