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2. 1 - $100 What is the verb to mock or treat with contempt
Clue – synonyms – scoff at, sneer, scorn
Flout

3. 1 - $200 What is the definition of the adjective transient
Clue – His bad mood was transient, and by the time he’s finished his breakfast, he was smiling.
Lasting only a short time

4. 1 - $300 Define the noun amnesty
Clue – Many political prisoners were freed under the amnesty granted by the new king.
A general pardon for an offense against a government, any act of forgiveness

5. 1 - $400 What is the verb to whip or punish severely
Clue – synonyms – flog or beat
Scourge

6. 1 - $500 Define the verb blazon
Clue – They will blazon the results of the election across all media outlets in the world.
To adorn or embellish

7. 2 - $100 Define the verb extricate
Clue – The ring must have slid off my finger as I was trying to extricate the fish from the net.
To free from entanglements or difficulties

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What is the adjective meaning dull, uninteresting, lacking a sharpness
Clue – synonym – lifeless, colorless
Vapid

9. 2 - $300
What the noun meaning a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding
Clue – synonym – admonition, word to the wise
Caveat

10. 2 - $400 Define the adjective equitable
Clue - Both sides agreed to try to find an equitable compromise that would please everyone.
Fair, just, embodying principles of justice

11. 2 - $500 What is the noun for self government, political control
Clue – home rule
autonomy

12. 3 - $100 What is the definition for the adjective fractious
Clue - The inexperienced teacher found the fractious students difficult to control.
Tending to be troublesome; unruly, contrary

13. 3 - $200 What is the definition for the adjective soporific?
Clue – During English class the student claimed he fell asleep because reading the novel was soporific.
Tending to cause sleep, relating to sleepiness

14. 3 - $300 Define the verb filch
My question is not about keeping others from copying my ideas, but demonstrating that I have not filched ideas from others.
To steal, especially in a sneaky way

15. 3 - $400 Define the adjective axiomatic Synonym – taken for granted
Self-evident, expressing a universally accepted principle or rule

16. 3 - $500 Define the noun precept
Clue - The school’s honesty precept dictates we only turn in our own work.
A rule of conduct or action

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What is the adjective meaning bitterly severe, withering; causing great harm
Synonyms – searing, harsh, savage
scathing

18. 4 - $200 Define the adjective salutary
Clue – The cute new puppy had a salutary effect on her health.
Beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

19. 4 - $300 What is the definition for the adjective sepulchral?
Clue – The teacher announced in a severe and sepulchral tone that the entire class had not studied and failed the test.
Extremely gloom or dismal

20. 4 - $400 Define the adjective straitlaced
Clue – Mr. Zemenak in known to run a straitlaced classroom.
Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct

21. 4 - $500 Define the adjective unwieldy
Clue – We loaded the truck with the chairs and the coffee table, but the grand piano was too unwieldy.
Not easily carried, handled, or managed because of size or complexity