Quack 2 & 5

lucid

clear; easy to understand

enigma

mystery

diverse

different; various

maudlin

wallowing in self pity

desiccate

to dry out

farcical

absurd; ludicrous

vibrant

lively; full of vitality

virulent

extremely poisonous; full of hate

contrite

admitting or feeling guilt

incessant

unceasing; never-ending

labyrinth

a maze

loquacious

talking a lot or too much

repudiate

to reject or disown

superficial

relating to the surface; shallow

primordial

formed long ago; primitive

prevaricate

to speak in an evasive way

mellifluous

sweetly flowing

provincial

limited in outlook

contemptuous

expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect

imperceptible

impossible to perceive

sage

wise person

assail

attack violently with words

fecund

fertile, productive

deride

to ridicule

idyllic

naturally peaceful

distend

to swell, extend

amorous

loving romantic

expedite

speed up the progress

decorous

proper, in good taste

vacuous

lacking ideas or intelligence

didactic

intended to teach, morally instructive

volatile

highly unstable, explosive

juxtapose

place side by side

histrionic

overly dramatic

discordant

lacking harmony or agreement

exasperate

to annoy extremely

scrutinize

to examine carefully

benevolent

kind, generous (Mrs.Traynor is our dictator)

corroborate

to confirm and back up with evidence

incandescent

brilliantly bright or clear, giving off light