Meaning Match
Dizzy or affected by vertigo
vertiginous
She remained cheerful and carefree despite the rain.
blithe
Which word better fits a highly perceptive judge: perspicacious or repugnant
perspicacious / discerning / prescient
He took a hiatus by working nonstop for six months.
hiatus means a break
A temporary patch is used until the real repair can be made.
stopgap
An interruption or break in continuity
hiatus
The child felt awkward and embarrassed after tripping on stage.
discomfited
Which word better fits cargo intentionally thrown overboard to lighten a ship: flotsam or jetsam
jetsam
The meal was blithe because it was disgusting.
execrable / odious / repugnant
A rude customer service worker makes everyone uncomfortable with his bad attitude. Name TWO possible words.
churlish / surly / sullen
A temporary solution to an urgent problem
stopgap
The designer combined styles from Japan, Italy, and Morocco in one room.
eclectic
Which word better fits floating wreckage after a shipwreck: flotsam or jetsam
flotsam
The palace was ornate because it was plain and undecorated.
ornate means elaborately decorated
After a shipwreck, wreckage floats while some cargo washes ashore after being tossed away intentionally. Name BOTH words.
flotsam + jetsam
The act of compensating for damage or loss
restitution
After the scandal, the company offered refunds to customers to make amends.
restitution
Which word better fits an arrogant noble who looks down on everyone: supercilious or blithe
supercilious
The joyful parade was disquieting and uplifting.
disquieting means disturbing
A detective notices tiny clues others miss and predicts what will happen next. Name TWO words.
perspicacious + prescient / discerning
Knowledge understood only by a small circle of specialists
esoteric / arcane
A wealthy donor agrees to cover the financial risk of a new museum wing.
underwrite
Which word better fits a rude waiter who snaps at customers: supercilious or churlish
churlish / surly / sullen (if moody)
The lecture was arcane because everyone understood it instantly.
arcane means obscure or specialized
A smug expert uses highly specialized language to confuse ordinary people while acting superior. Name TWO words.
supercilious + esoteric / arcane