Q.1
Alterity
the state of being different
an ulterior motive
an alternate reality
Q.2
Auricular
shaped like a seashell
relating to the ear or hearing
able to predict the future
Q.3
Bloviate
to talk at length in an inflated or empty way
to object strongly
to make excuses that are obviously untrue
Q.4
Cenote
an aquatic slug
a hangnail
a natural pit or sinkhole
Q.5
Copacetic
dependent on relatives
in excellent order
nomadic
Q.6
Eidetic
severely malnourished
feeling that time has slowed down
mental images that have unusual vividness
Q.7
Elide
to omit a sound or syllable when speaking
to provide false information on an official form
to decline an invitation prematurely
Q.8
Forfend
to fight off multiple attackers simultaneously
to sign a contract without reading the fine print
to prevent something evil or unpleasant
Q.9
Fungible
porous
mutually interchangeable
indispensable
Q.10
Madder
a red dye made from a Eurasian plant of the same name
the wiry fiber of a subspecies of sheep
a leather substitute made from plants
Q.11
Marcelled
a hairstyle of deep regular waves
the scalloped edge of a doily
highly polished wood
Q.12
Morganatic
a business deal which is finalized by a handshake
a will which is contested by the beneficiaries
a marriage in which one spouse has no claim to the title or possessions of the spouse of higher rank
Q.13
Myelin
a stiff synthetic fabric
a layer of fatty tissue that grows around neurons
a natural fertilizer used especially for growing fruit trees
Q.14
Napery
household linen
woven jewelry
removable shirt cuffs
Q.15
Panegyric
a public speech or published text in praise of someone
an herbal remedy that has been passed down orally
an all-inclusive vacation package
Q.16
Scroop
a homeless person's territory
the rustling sound made by silk
a limp resulting from one leg being shorter than the other
Q.17
Spliff
Midwestern slang for a scooter
Australian slang for a bottle of whiskey
British slang for a marijuana cigarette
Q.18
Sublimate
to live vicariously through one's children
to express a desire by changing it into a form that is socially acceptable
to deceive oneself by telling lies over an extended period of time
Q.19
Tinnitus
ringing or buzzing in the ears
stiff joints
chronic headaches
Q.20
Vexillology
the study of satire
the study of eating habits
the study of flags