ANIMALS
POLITICS & THE MILITARY
ART & SPORTS
HOW DO YOU USE IT?
POTPORRI
100
A mouse in your kitchen might be described as this.
What is an interloper?
100
The President's role as the commander-in-chief during wartime can be described as this.
What is ex officio?
100
The cross country runner's sweat did this to his clothes, and he was dripping wet by the time he reached the finish line.
What is permeate?
100
This intransitive verb is usually followed by the preposition against.
What is inveigh?
100
Cough syrup can help to do this to the discomforts of a cold.
What is ameliorate?
200
The saliva dripping from a hot and thirsty dog's mouth can be described as this.
What is drivel?
200
A drill sergeant can be described as this.
What is stringent?
200
After losing the soccer game that went into overtime, the team members were overcome by this.
What is lassitude?
200
The pronunciation of this word changes, depending on whether it is used as an adjective or a verb.
What is precipitate?
200
The image of a professional ballerina can help one to remember this word.
What is aplomb?
300
A bird that is without feathers and not yet fully developed can be described as this.
What is callow?
300
Politicians often give these kinds of speeches when they are running for office.
What is bombastic?
300
Someone with natural artistic talents has this kind of ability.
What is intrinsic?
300
This transitive verb is usually followed by a reflexive pronoun, such as oneself, himself, or herself.
What is ingratiate?
300
This word could replace "guessed" in the following sentence: I guessed that you were angry, even though you told me you weren't.
What is surmise?
400
Some consider a black cat a symbol of these kinds of matters.
What is occult?
400
The mayoral candidate did this to his audience, urging the people to make the right choice.
What is exhort?
400
A uniquely crafted ornament might be described as the this of artistry.
What is epitome?
400
This intransitive verb is usually followed by the preposition on (but it's not the one that is usually followed by on and on about something!).
What is infringe?
500
The Renaissance, a period of artistic and intellectual growth, can be described as this.
What is millennium?
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