Definitions
Skeptic
a person who is inclined to question the value or truth of things.
to come out, come into view, to become known
These compressed socks are making me feet thermal.
Used INcorrectly.
Repel
to drive SOMEONE back or away. The person is used about a person or a group fighting back.
Wager
to bet
Mrs. Somers classroom is adjacent to Miss Nordstrom's.
Used CORRECTLY.
Surmount
to climb or something or to rise above something. The word is specifically applied to overcoming obstacles and problems.
Gesture
a movement of the body, motion
CORRECTLY
Inquisitive
Ratify
approve, confirm, make valid
How shall I execute this plan?
CORRECT
Unsavory
Unsavory means not savory. Something which is unsavory is distasteful, disgusting, or nasty.
Explicit
clear, clearly expressed, definite, outspoken
I live in New York City- the rural land and the city that never sleeps.
INCORRECT