Word Usage IRL
Definitions
Parts of Speech
Origins of Word
500

It took her a while to _______ the complexity of the situation, to grasp or understand it.

What is apprehend?

500

Lacking power or effectiveness

What is impotent?

500

Defunct

What is an adjective?

500

Taint

Potential Answers: Middle Eastern, Spanish, North American, South American, French

Hint: Answer in 'Who Are the...'


What is French OR what is Latin?
700

The comedian's jokes were often _______ and offended many audience members, displaying irreverent or inappropriate humor.

What is profane?

700

Outstandingly bad or shocking

What is Egregious?

700

What is the part of speech for this definition: To contaminate or pollute something

What is a verb?

700

Egregious

Potential Answers: Middle Eastern, Spanish, North American, South American, French

Hint: Answer in 'Who Are the...'

What is Latin?

800

His painting was a beautiful _______ to his favorite artist, serving as a tribute to the artist's influence.

What is homage?

800

To cut or chop into very small pieces

What is mince?

800

What is the part of speech for this definition: To understand or perceive something, often referring to capturing or arresting someone

What is a verb?

800

Counterfeit

Potential Answers: Middle Eastern, Spanish, North American, South American, French

Hint: Answer in 'Who Are the...' or 'What is...'

Who are the French?

900

The thought of eating shrimp made him _______ the entire idea of dinner, expressing intense dislike and disgust.

What is abhor?

900

To urgently request or beg

What is Beseech?

900

What is the part of speech for this definition's word: A gesture or action showing respect or honor, often towards someone or something.

What is homage?

900

Apt

Potential Answers: Middle Eastern, Spanish, North American, South American, French, Latin

Hint: Answer in 'Who Are the...' or 'What is...'

What is Latin?
1000

His choice of words was _______ for the occasion, perfectly fitting the mood of the gathering.

What is apt?

1000

Noisy, energetic, and lively in a cheerful way

What is boisterous?

1000

An adjective that starts with the letter A

What is apt?

1000

Citadel

Potential Answers: Middle Eastern, Spanish, North American, South American, French, Latin

Hint: Answer in 'Who Are the...'

Who are the French?

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