26 Questions
Which word means 'severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance'?
Austere
What does the word 'Obliquely' mean?
Indirectly
Which term describes 'inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable'?
Formidable
What does 'Elusive' mean?
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Which term means 'not respectful of orthodox religious practice, irreverent'?
Profane
What is the meaning of the word 'Encumbered'?
Restricted or burdened in a way that free action is difficult
Which word means 'the reluctant acceptance of something with protest'?
Acquiescence
Which term refers to 'a group or mass of distinct or varied things, persons'?
Aggregation
What does the word 'Altercation' mean?
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
Which term means 'to cause (someone) to become hostile'?
Antagonize
What is the meaning of the word 'Contemptuously'?
With a feeling of disdain or scorn
Which word means 'make (something) clear; explain'?
Elucidate
What does the term 'Elusive' mean?
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
Which word describes 'inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable'?
Formidable
What does the term 'Futility' mean?
Pointlessness or uselessness
Which word means 'absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories'?
Reminiscent
What term means 'done without confidence; hesitant; not certain or fixed'?
Tentative
Which word means 'not in a direct way; indirectly'?
Obliquely
What term describes 'restricted or burdened (by someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult'?
Encumbered
Which word means 'pointlessness or uselessness'?
Futility
What does the term 'Reminiscent' mean?
Tending to remind one of something
Which term means 'not respectful of orthodox religious practice, irreverent'?
Profane
Which term refers to 'a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public'?
Altercation
What is the meaning of the word 'Austere'?
Severe or strict in manner, appearance, or attitude
Which word means 'the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn'?
Contemptuously
What does the term 'Indignantly' mean?
Feeling or showing anger at unfair treatment
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