barnet quiz

1. Abreast

Definition: Side by side and facing the same way; up to date with current news or information.

-it's hard to keep abreast of the news these days

2. Ardor

Definition: Great enthusiasm or passion.

-He has an well-known ardor for Chinese art

3. Assuage

Definition: To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

-An opportunity occurred to assuage her desire for knowledge

4. Bereft

Definition: Deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material asset.

-He is bereft of all happiness.

5. Dispatched

Definition: Sent off to a destination or for a purpose.

-The hotel dispatched a limo to pick us up from the airport.

6. Formidable

Definition: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

-He carries with him a formidable array of weaponry.

7. Implacable

Definition: Unable to be appeased or placated.

-The move has won the implacable opposition of many economists.

8. Inquire

Definition: To ask for information from someone.

-She refused to answer inquiries from the media about her marriage.

9. Insidious

Definition: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

-The changes are insidious, and will not produce a noticeable effect for 15 to 20 years. 

10. Mammoth

Definition: Huge; enormous.

-This mammoth undertaking was completed in 18 months.

11. Mutinous

Definition: Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.

-The mutinous student would not obey his teacher's directions

12. Plundered

Definition: Stolen goods, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

-he plundered the museum of its treasures

13. Prodigious

Definition: Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

-His prodigious gifts challenged and transformed an industry.

14. Squall

Definition: A sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.

-The boat was hit by a squall north of the island.

15. Titanic

Definition: Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

-A series of titanic explosions

16. Epic Poem

Definition: A long narrative poem recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.

- It would take a book or, better still, an epic poem, preferably written before breakfast.