Ria Fujioka Round 2

Question 1

Stampede

Answer 1

(of horses, cattle, or other animals) rush wildly in a sudden mass panic.

Question 2

Clamorous

Answer 2

making a loud and confused noise.

Question 3

the nearby sheep stampeded as if they sensed impending danger
Definition of stampede

Answer 3

(of horses, cattle, or other animals) rush wildly in a sudden mass panic.

Question 4

a jostling, clamorous mob
Definition of clamorous

Answer 4

making a loud and confused noise.

Question 5

Remonstrance

Answer 5

a forcefully reproachful protest.

Question 6

despite angry remonstrances from residents, the board had already confirmed the planners’ approval of two other projects
Definition of remonstrance

Answer 6

a forcefully reproachful protest.

Question 7

Snivel

Answer 7

cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.

Question 8

Kate started to snivel, looking sad and stunned
Definition of snivel

Answer 8

cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way.

Question 9

Pathos

Answer 9

a quality that evokes pity or sadness.

Question 10

the actor injects his customary humour and pathos into the role
Definition of pathos

Answer 10

a quality that evokes pity or sadness.

Question 11

Peg

Answer 11

fix, secure, or mark

Question 12

drape plants with nets, pegging down the edges
Definition of peg

Answer 12

fix, secure, or mark

Question 13

Contrive

Answer 13

create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.

Question 14

his opponents contrived a cabinet crisis
Definition of contrive

Answer 14

create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.

Question 15

Nuzzle

Answer 15

rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth.

Question 16

She nuzzled her hair
Definition of nuzzle

Answer 16

rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth.

Question 17

Fitfully

Answer 17

Intermittently

Question 18

He slept fitfully
Definition of fitfully

Answer 18

Intermittently

Question 19

the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams
Definition of sordid

Answer 19

involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

Question 19

Sordid

Answer 19

involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

Question 20

Hover

Answer 20

remain in one place in the air

Question 21

Army helicopters hovered overhead.
Definition of hover

Answer 21

remain in one place in the air

Question 22

Nebulous

Answer 22

vague or ill-defined

Question 23

nebulous concepts like quality of life
Definition of nebulous

Answer 23

vague or ill-defined

Question 24

Heresy

Answer 24

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine

Question 25

Huss was burned for heresy

Answer 25

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine

Question 26

Clandestinely

Answer 26

in a secretive and illicit way

Question 27

traffickers operate clandestinely Definition of clandestine

Answer 27

in a secretive and illicit way

Question 28

Ravish

Answer 28

To give great pleasure