From the French 'jeu parti' meaning "game decided", this word comes from a saying used in gambling. Contestants in 'jeu parti' were at risk for defeat.
What is jeopardize
100
lazy, sluggish, lacking in energy
What is lethargic
100
hypnotize, fascinate
What is mesmerize
200
From the Greek meaning "against"
What is the prefix anti-
200
From the Greek for 'time', as in "chronology" or "anachronism"
What is chron
200
From the Greek 'quinta essentia' meaning 'the fifth essence', this added fifth element was thought to be the most essential part of the universe.
What is quintessence
200
complex, intricate network of passages; complicated situation; maze
What is labyrinth
200
exclude from society, refuse to associate with, banish
What is ostracize
300
From the Greek meaning "the act, state, or theory of"
What s the suffix -ism
300
From the Latin meaning "chief, primary, or source"
What is arch
300
From the Greek province of Laconia, this word refers to the Spartans, who were brief in speech.
What is laconic
300
like the company of others; sociable
What is gregarious
300
give in, give up, yield; die
What is succumb
400
From the Latin "facere" meaning 'to do or make', this affix forms verbs
What is the suffix -fy
400
From the greek for "married"
What is gam
400
From Mary Magdalene who was thought to be the Mary who wept at Jesus' feet.
What is maudlin
400
puzzling, mysterious, perplexing
What is enigmatic
400
destroy or kill a large part of
What is decimate
500
From the Latin meaning "against"
What is the prefix contra-
500
From the Latin root meaning "body"
What is corp
500
From French fencing terms, this word is used to describe the strong point of a sword, from the middle to the hilt.