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The Monk's voice had a very "susurrus" quality, exhaling peace into the air. (Noun)

What is a soft whispering sound?

100

He sat in a "zugzwang", where every move is a mistake. (Noun)

What is a situation where any action makes the situation worse?

100

The philosopher's theory was so "esoteric" that only a handful of scholars truly understood it. (Adjective)

What is understood by only a small amount of people with specialized knowledge?

100

He felt a sudden "weltschmerz", as he saw the test results. (Noun)

What is world weariness, deep sorrow?

100

His ideas were "eldritch", strangling logic to death.

What is eerie, supernatural, weird?

200
He gave a "laconic" answer, not wasting any words. (Adjective)

What is using very few words, concise to the point?

200

His "fustian" speech was filled with empty promises. (Noun)

What is pompous or pretentious?

200

The lawyer was accused of "obfuscating" the facts to confuse the jury. (Verb)

What is making something unclear or confusing?

200

His guilt was "ineluctable", not loud just present. (Adjective)

What is unavoidable?

200

The tribe came forth to the "dolmen", prostrating before it. (Noun)

What is a prehistoric stone tomb?

300

The sunlight spread acroos the water in a "coruscating" shimmer. (Adjective)

What is sparkling brilliantly?

300

He seemed very "ultracrepidarian" when he gave opinions about quantum physics despite being a restaurant waiter. (Noun)

Who is someone who gives opinions beyond their knowledge.


300

He was completely "nonplussed" when his name was announced as the winner, having expected to lose. (Adjective)

What is bewildered or unsure how to respond?

300

The teacher's stare was "gelid", not leaving any chance of comfort. (Adjective)

What is icy cold?

300

A lucubration on ancient stars kept him awake the whole night. (Noun)

What is a deep intense study?

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