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1 - $100 What is the verb to mock or treat with contempt Clue – synonyms – scoff at, sneer, scorn Flout

1 - $200 What is the definition of the adjective transient n Clue – His bad mood was transient, and by the time he’s finished his breakfast, he was smiling. n n Lasting only a short time

1 - $300 Define the noun amnesty n Clue – Many political prisoners were freed under the amnesty granted by the new king. n n A general pardon for an offense against a government, any act of forgiveness

1 - $400 What is the verb to whip or punish severely n Clue – synonyms – flog or beat n n Scourge

1 - $500 Define the verb blazon n Clue – They will blazon the results of the election across all media outlets in the world. n n To adorn or embellish

2 - $100 Define the verb extricate n Clue – The ring must have slid off my finger as I was trying to extricate the fish from the net. n n To free from entanglements or difficulties

2 - $200 What is the adjective meaning dull, uninteresting, lacking a sharpness n Clue – synonym – lifeless, colorless n n Vapid

2 - $300 What the noun meaning a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding n Clue – synonym – admonition, word to the wise n n Caveat

2 - $400 Define the adjective equitable n Clue - Both sides agreed to try to find an equitable compromise that would please everyone. n n Fair, just, embodying principles of justice

2 - $500 What is the noun for self government, political control n Clue – home rule n n autonomy

3 - $100 What is the definition for the adjective fractious n Clue - The inexperienced teacher found the fractious students difficult to control. n n Tending to be troublesome; unruly, contrary

3 - $200 What is the definition for the adjective soporific? n Clue – During English class the student claimed he fell asleep because reading the novel was soporific. n n Tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness

3 - $300 Define the verb filch n My question is not about keeping others from copying my ideas, but demonstrating that I have not filched ideas from others. n n To steal, especially in a sneaky way

3 - $400 Define the adjective axiomatic n Synonym – taken for granted n n Self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule

3 - $500 Define the noun precept n Clue - The school’s honesty precept dictates we only turn in our own work. n n A rule of conduct or action

4 - $100 What is the adjective meaning bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm n Synonyms – searing, harsh, savage n n scathing

4 - $200 Define the adjective salutary n Clue – The cute new puppy had a salutary effect on her health. n n Beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

4 - $300 What is the definition for the adjective sepulchral? n Clue – The teacher announced in a severe and sepulchral tone that the entire class had not studied and failed the test. n n Extremely gloom or dismal

4 - $400 Define the adjective straitlaced n Clue – Mr. Zemenak in known to run a straitlaced classroom. n n Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct

4 - $500 Define the adjective unwieldy n Clue – We loaded the truck with the chairs and the coffee table, but the grand piano was too unwieldy. n n Not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity