Q.1
Allocution
a formal speech giving advice or a warning
a division of supplies among team members
a meeting place designated ahead of time
Q.2
Apotropaic
laughably outdated
having the power to avert evil influences
causing skin to break out
Q.3
Chiffonier
a tall chest of drawers
a hairdresser's table
an ottoman with a removable top
Q.4
Clinometer
an instrument for determining wind direction
an instrument for measuring bacteria found on hard surfaces
an instrument for measuring the angle of slopes
Q.5
Concision
the art of cutting paper to create designs
the practice of minimizing words used to convey an idea
the science of reducing waste in factories
Q.6
Fantasist
one who ignores repeated warnings
one who creates fantasies
one who believes in ghosts
Q.7
Humectant
retaining or preserving moisture
preventing the growth of mold
lacking any scent
Q.8
Janky
a 1930s term for hip/cool
wearing too much jewellery
of poor or unreliable quality
Q.9
Larrup
to thrash or whip someone
to tie tightly
to hand over reluctantly
Q.10
Muniment
a legal term for a condemned structure
a legal term for a document or record
a legal term for a stolen trinket
Q.11
Paleography
the study of cave paintings
the study of historical handwriting
the study of writing instruments
Q.12
Peroration
the movement of a carousel
a public prayer
the conclusion of a speech
Q.13
Prolix
extended to unnecessary or tedious length
almost close enough to touch
unavoidable
Q.14
Redd up (Pennsylvania slang)
to hurry
to tidy
to do one's makeup
Q.15
Reivers
crafstmen who sell their own wares
Scottish poachers
raiders along the Anglo-Scottish border
Q.16
Sapid
having a strong, pleasant taste
lacking in energy
roundabout
Q.17
Shallop
an omelette made without eggs
an awning over an entryway
a light sailboat used for coastal fishing
Q.18
Stonking (British slang)
disintegrated past recognition
tasting worse than it looks
remarkable or exciting
Q.19
Theodolite
an ancient stone monument
a surveying instrument with a rotating telescope
a type of meteorite
Q.20
Valetudinarian
a person who is constantly wishing the best for others
a person who donates his estate to a school
a person who is unduly anxious about his health