Week #18

Question 1

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Accepted Answer

duress

Question 2

The confession was made under _________, as the suspect had been threatened with imprisonment if they did not cooperate.

Accepted Answer

duress

Question 3

The ________ smell from the garbage dump made it difficult to breathe, and we quickly walked away from it.

Accepted Answer

noisome

Question 4

lacking definite form; shapeless

Accepted Answer

amorphous

Question 5

Making a show of being morally superior to other people.

Accepted Answer

sanctimonious

Question 6

After yelling at his friend, he felt a sense of ____________ and apologized for his harsh words.

Accepted Answer

compunction

Question 7

The sunset was so __________ that it seemed to set the entire sky on fire with brilliant orange and pink hues.

Accepted Answer

effulgent

Question 8

Her voice was so ___________ that everyone stopped talking to listen, as it was smooth and sweet like honey.

Accepted Answer

mellifluous

Question 9

His ______ attitude made everyone feel uncomfortable because he constantly judged others for their choices.

Accepted Answer

sanctimonious

Question 10

The cloud looked ________, constantly changing shape and never staying the same for more than a few seconds.

Accepted Answer

amorphous

Question 11

The lender was accused of _______, it was discovered that he was charging an outrageous amount of interest on his loans.

Accepted Answer

usury

Question 12

The graffiti on the wall was so bad that the city quickly decided to __________ it with fresh paint.

Accepted Answer

efface

Question 13

Charging an illegal rate of interest on a loan.

Accepted Answer

usury

Question 14

disgusting; offensive to the senses

Accepted Answer

noisome

Question 15

Musical, flowing sweet or musical, pleasant to hear

Accepted Answer

mellifluous

Question 16

to wipe out; to obliterate

Accepted Answer

efface

Question 17

a slight regret

Accepted Answer

compunction

Question 18

radiant, splendorous

Accepted Answer

effulgent

Question 19

The ancient scroll contained a hidden _____ that scholars believed held the secret to an ancient civilization's success.

Accepted Answer

arcanum

Question 20

a secret; a mystery.

Accepted Answer

arcanum

Questions 20