Extra Words

Question 1

Paroxysm

Answer 1

Any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion

Question 2

Opalescent

Answer 2

1. Exhibiting a play of colors like that of an opal

2. Having a milky iridescence

Question 3

Rampart

Answer 3

1. A broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification
2. Anything serving as a bulwark or defense

Question 4

Staid

Answer 4

Fixed, settled, permanent

Settle or sedate character, not flighty or capricious

Question 5

Conspicuous

Answer 5

Easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable

Prominent

Question 6

Sibilant

Answer 6

Making or characterized by a hissing sound

Question 7

Acrid

Answer 7

Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

Question 8

Ardent

Answer 8

Enthusiastic or passionate

Question 9

Tryst

Answer 9

a private, romantic rendezvous between lovers

Question 10

Contemptuous

Answer 10

Scornful, disrespectful, insolent, supercilious

Question 11

Cavil

Answer 11

Make petty or unnecessary objections