Round 1
Describes someone or something that is playful, joking, lighthearted, or humorous in tone or manner.
Jocose
Describes someone or something that is modest, humble, or not pretentious, without drawing attention to themselves
unassuming
a remedy whose effectiveness is unproven, often marketed with exaggerated or misleading claims
nostrum
_____________ : Grow :: Efface : Erase
Burgeon : Grow :: Efface : Erase
_____________ : Scold :: Placate : Calm
Berate : Scold :: Placate : Calm
A statement that is overused and lacks originality or depth, often sounding wise or comforting but offering little real meaning or insight. They can feel empty or insincere.
platitude
To measure or explore the full depth of something, or to examine something thoroughly and carefully.
plumb
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
to make someone irritated, dissatisfied, or annoyed, especially because expectations were not met or treatment felt unfair.
disgruntle
Truncate : Shorten :: ____________ : Reduce
Truncate : Shorten :: Curtail : Reduce
Sham : Deception :: ____________ : Claim
Sham : Deception :: Assertion : Claim
To damage, defile, or treat something sacred with disrespect, often by violating its holiness or dignity.
Desecrate
To fall behind, move more slowly, or fail to keep pace with someone or something.
lag
very generous, especially in giving money, gifts, or support on a grand or abundant scale.
munificent
Heights : Climb :: Depths : ______________
Heights : Climb :: Depths :Fathom
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
__________ : Abundant :: Highhanded : Bossy
Rife : Abundant :: Highhanded : Bossy
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Describes a person, action, or process that is slow to act, causing delay, or intentionally postponing progress.
Dilatory
to weaken or lose strength over time
flag
a small detail, subtle distinction, or fine point, often one that requires careful thought, precision, or sensitivity. It can also refer to polite or refined behavior.
nicety
____________: Accumulation :: Burgeon : Expansion
Accrual : Accumulation :: Burgeon : Expansion
Toothsome : Flavor :: ___________ : Speech
Toothsome : Flavor :: Effusive : Speech
The act of publicly denying, rejecting, or refusing responsibility for something, such as a statement, belief, action, or association.
disavowal
To disturb, unsettle, or throw someone into confusion, often by causing surprise, embarrassment, or uncertainty.
Disconcert
Describes a state of being slow, relaxed, or lacking energy, often in a pleasant, dreamy, or lazy way
languorous
___________ : Position :: Unsupported : Argument
Untenable : Position :: Unsupported : Argument
____________ : Regret :: Ominous: Presentiment
Rueful : Regret :: Ominous : Presentiment