Q.1
Anodyne
deliberately inoffensive
inexplicably vague
painfully shy
Q.2
Bdellium
a semi-precious stone used in jewelry
a fragrant resin used in perfume
an exotic wood used in furniture
Q.3
Febrile
showing symptoms of a fever
more flexible than it appears
prematurely decrepit
Q.4
Gantry
a mannequin for displaying gloves
a small foyer
a framework for supporting a rocket prior to launching
Q.5
Hydromancy
the use of water from sacred springs to treat ailments
divination based on the appearance of water and its movements
a style of water colour painting
Q.6
Junket
a dish of sweetened and flavoured curds of milk
a breakfast composed of last night's leftovers
a bird treat made of suet and seeds
Q.7
Medlar
an expert in preserving fruit
a thick spread made of vegetables or fruit
a small, apple-like fruit
Q.8
Mellitology
the study of blood sugar
the study of emotions
the study of bees
Q.9
Mellotron
an electronic keyboard instrument
an automated ticket kiosk
an early handheld video game
Q.10
Monstrance
a public display of affection
a vessel used to display the Host or relics in the Roman Catholic Church
a stern rebuke
Q.11
Peavey
a lumberjack's pole
an anchored raft
a wooden gate
Q.12
Peloton
a hang glider
an inflatable flotation device
a group of cyclists in a race
Q.13
Scintilla
a tiny spark of a specified quality or feeling
a painful splinter invisible to the naked eye
a measurement used by makeup artists
Q.14
Shambolic
mysterous, mystical, or preternatural
chaotic, disorganized, or mismanaged
metaphorical, figurative, or allegorical
Q.15
Stanchion
a steep, wooden bleacher
a frame that holds the head of a cow in place during milking
a wardrobe for storing off-season clothings
Q.16
Tetsubin
Japanese cast iron pots for making tea
decorative wooden nesting tables
enamel dinnerware
Q.17
Tumulus
a cluster of small tumors
an ominous cloud formation
an ancient burial mound
Q.18
Unau
a Southeast Asian game related to chess
a two-toed sloth
a genus of spiky, flowering shrubs
Q.19
Xerus
an African ground squirrel
a minor Greek deity
an early photocopier
Q.20
Zelig
someone who publicizes ideas that are ahead of their time
someone who refuses to listen to advice
someone able to change his appearance, behavior, or attitudes to fit any situation