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Hint Answer % Correct
a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather"Other than the _____ emanating from the grass, there was no sign that it had rained." Petrichor
80%
a gimmick, comic routine, style of performance, etc. associated with a particular person"That's his ____" Shtick
40%
relating to or characterised by anthropomorphism/having human-like characteristics"English teachers really like labelling creatures written by authors this..." Anthropomorphic
20%
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life"It had a lovely _____ atmosphere." Bucolic
20%
things which are short-lived"Why, the boy had a room full of _______ from college." Ephemera
20%
to express oneself by making gestures"The man began to _____ wildly." Gesticulate
20%
belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine"Why! That is complete ____!" Heresy
20%
a blend of two words, or a large travelling bag"This is a _______." Portmanteau
20%
Pleasure derived by someone from another person’s misfortune"It is a business that thrives on ___________." Schadenfreude
20%
enthusiasm and promptness"He was full of ______" Alacrity
0%
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks."He's terribly _______." or "I can't believe he had the _____ to say that to me!" Audacity / Audacious
0%
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster"What a ______!" Calamity
0%
clearly visible / attracting attention "Cause you've been acting so ________" Conspicuous
0%
lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner"He began to ______ at the crowd." Harangue
0%
a person who gives ingenuine praise consistently"Jim's a bit of a _______." Sycophant
0%
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