Quizer

Sherlock Holmes' ability to ____ the deepest mysteries amazes readers.

Wolves and canines are notable in having a keen ____ sense.

offensive to smell; disgusting

antiquated; belonging to the time before the Biblical Flood

cheerful willingness; readiness; liveliness

The girl's paintbrush danced across the canvas, leaving ethereal hues in its wake.

The duke scandalized many of the ____ by marrying a commoner.

nearly correct

antonym of perigee

The shut-in ____ littered his college dorm with empty soda cans and dirty laundry.

The native boy was fascinated by the stories of his legendary ____.

Through reading Cinderella to her daughter at night, she hoped to teach her the virtue of ____.

The youths hoped that Orwell would give insight into the ____ era before the events of 1984.

The small girl was cold to outsiders, and had a strong ____ to people who were too loud.

The irate Kraken seized the pirates' ship, shattering the bow and hurling rogues into the ____.

listlessness

antonym of teetotaler

waste parts of a butchered animal; refuse; garbage

The haunted portrait depicted a tired old woman, with pale, ____ split ends and crow's feet.

Disregarding ____, the executive hired a highly recommended stranger rather than his own niece.