Phase II-C: Stages On Life's Way

Question 1

Dialectic

Answer 1

Dialectic (de·a·ˈlec·tic): investigating and discussing the truth of opposing ideas

Question 2

Maunder

Answer 2

Maunder (ˈmȯn-dər): drivel; rambling talk

Question 3

Phlegmatic

Answer 3

Phlegmatic (fleg-ˈma-tik): one who remains calm in an upsetting situation

Question 4

Shibboleth

Answer 4

Shibboleth (ˈshi-bə-ləth): a phrase devoid of meaning

Question 5

Skald

Answer 5

Skald (ˈskäld): bard

Question 6

Solipsistic

Answer 6

Solipsistic (ˌsō-ləp-ˈsi-stik): egocentric; self-centered

Question 7

Soporific

Answer 7

Soporific (ˌsaw-pə-ˈri-fik): relating to sleepiness or lethargy

Question 8

Tontine

Answer 8

Tontine (ton·tine): a joint financial investment where the survivor takes all

Question 9

Apropos

Answer 9

Apropos (ˌa-prə-ˈpō): something relevant or appropriate

Question 10

Corybantic

Answer 10

Corybantic (ˌkȯr-ē-ˈban-tik): wild, frenzied

Question 11

Encomium

Answer 11

Encomium (en-ˈkō-me-əm): an expression of praise

Question 12

Occlude

Answer 12

Occlude (ə-ˈklüd): to block; obstruct

Question 13

Postlapsarian

Answer 13

Postlapsarian (ˌpōst-ˌlap-ˈser-ē-ən): post + lapsus; after the fall of Adam & Eve

Question 14

Stentorian

Answer 14

Stentorian (sten-ˈtȯr-ē-ən): extremely loud