1. Persuade
   Escape
2. Argue
   Lie

More likely than not, we have all attempted to cajole someone, especially during childhood! During lunch hour, if a child pleads with another to share their dessert by saying, "Pretty please! I'll be your best friend," then they're cajoling the other student.

1. Ease
   Difficulty
2. Flamboyance
   Preparedness

The word 'panache' has its roots in the Latin word 'pinna,' which means feather. While this may not make much sense, the original definition for panache actually meant a plumage of feathers! The first use of the word to more directly mean flamboyance was recorded in 1898.

1. Coincidental
   Astounding
2. Nonplussed
   Uncanny

The word 'uncanny' comes from a mix of northern England and Scottish origins. The only thing 'strange and supernatural' about this word is one of its definitions! Uncanny can also be used to describe something mischievous.

1. Reassigned
   Convinced
2. Downgraded
   Ordered

When 'relegate' began to be more commonly used beginning in the 1850s, it meant "to exile someone." Obviously, today it takes on a less serious meaning, which is understood to mean being downgraded.

1. Slow
   Hurried
2. Clumsy
   Unintelligent

Dilatory can be described as 'slow to act' or used in a way that means 'to delay.' If a car is driving purposefully below the speed limit on the freeway, this could be described as dilatory driving.

1. Oblivious
   Unashamed
2. Amused
   Angry

The term 'abashed' has been used to describe individuals as being embarrassed for hundreds of years. Apparently, people never dealt with not being embarrassed before the 1500s, though, since 'unabased' was not used until later.

1. Efficiently
   Awfully
2. Sloppily
   Tirelessly

'Indefatigable' is quite a mouthful with it being made up of six syllables. However, when it's broken down in to pieces, it begins to make sense. The various parts of the word can be understood to mean "not completely tired."

1. Ambrosial
   Resplendent
2. Aberration
   Beseeching

While the term 'aberration' can be used in a literary sense, it's also a word found in physics! An aberration in this scientific field is when light is skewed, making an image appear blurry.

1. Commend
   Acknowledge
2. Eradicate
   Ease

Assuage is the act of making something unpleasant feel less intense. A nurse might assuage a nervous child before a flu shot by offering them a sticker for behaving and being brave.

1. Mild
   Knowledgeable
2. Intense
   Uneducated

Neil deGrasse Tyson has a fervid passion for astrophysics. He is the current Director of the Hayden Planetarium located in New York City and has published many books on the subject, including "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."

1. Verbose
   Laconic
2. Protracted
   Recurrent

The origin of 'laconic' comes from the geographical location of Laconia, which is a region of Greece. Ancient people of this region were said to be terse and to-the-point when they talked.

1. Amusement
   Empathy
2. Embarrassment
   Disrespect

Despite its length, the term 'irreverence' can be better understood when it is realized that it is made with the shorter word, 'revere,' which is described as admiration. Irreverence is the opposite of admiration.

1. Taciturn
   Garrulous
2. Reticent
   Concise

Despite his boring character in "Derry Girls," Kevin McAleer is actually an interesting individual. He got his start in the entertainment industry as an Irish stand-up comedian and has some acting roles to his name.

1. Insolent
   Cordial
2. Congenial
   Inarticulate

'Insolent' has its roots in late Middle English. It was during this time that it came to describe subjects that go beyond acceptable limits. Umbridge using a Blood Quill on Harry Potter could be described as insolent.

1. Dyspeptic
   Brusque
2. Phlegmatic
   Splenetic

Phlegmatic can be used to describe a certain type of personality that is perceived to be intuitive and calm. Phlegmatic personalities are said to think in webs, making a connection between small bits of information.

1. Brave
   Charming
2. Selfish
   Impractical

If someone is described as quixotic, they have the desire to be noble and chivalrous but are often not realistic about their actions. The word's definition is related to the literary character, Don Quixote.

1. Informative
   Helpful
2. Accommodating
   Meticulous

With more than 150 million users using AirBnb, it's important to make your listing stand out. By being punctilious, one's listing has a better chance of being booked over the 1.9 million listings available worldwide.

1. Burned
   Dried
2. Destroyed
   Shrunk

There is limited fauna that can survive in the Sahara Desert, due to its lack of rain and extreme heat. These two factors can dessicate any plant that isn't suited for the desert's climate.

1. Defeat
   Injure
2. Weaken
   Face

Enervate is the term given to someone who is feeling drained of energy. During his career, Ali was in a total of 61 fights, with 56 of those resulting in a win for the heavy-weight champion.

1. Cooperative
   Truculent
2. Concerted
   Disgruntled

People who are quick to defend themselves often miss the purpose of what the other person is saying. Instead of retaliating, it is beneficial to self-support and self-validate one's self.

1. Umbrage
   Acquiesce
2. Accost
   Cavort

The most common use of 'umbrage' is to describe someone who is offended by something. However, the more archaic use of the word represents a shadow, most often created by a large tree.

1. Quiet
   Formidable
2. Challenging
   Outspoken

One key vociferous climate change activist is Greta Thunberg. She has been a part of a number of climate change protests and even spoke in front of politicians about the importance of taking care of the planet.

1. Unplanned
   Random
2. Deliberate
   Dangerous

Despite sounding like a Chinese dumpling, wanton actually means deliberate. If you're making wonton soup, you'll want to follow the recipe wantonly, to ensure that you add the onions, oyster sauce and chili oil.

1. Humorous
   Humiliating
2. Motivated
   Sarcastic

Ignominious is a term based off the shorter, similar word "ignominy," which can be understood to mean a public defeat. Ignominy is used in the religious text of Christianity, the Bible.

1. Unseemly
   Boisterous
2. Abhorrent
   Demure

Demure is a word that means modest, unassuming and quiet. Cinderella is an example of a demure woman because she has all of these qualities, unlike her stepsisters, who are loud and rude.

1. Understood
   Scientific
2. Boring
   Mysterious

Arcane is a word used to describe things that many people do not understand. M-Theory, or the combination of all plausible versions of superstring theory, could be considered an arcane subject.

1. Seize
   Destroy
2. Succumb
   Influence

"Arrogate" can be understood to mean to seize something without justification. The word is also shared with a successful racehorse, Arrogate. Perhaps his owners hoped he would arrogate victories!

1. Advocate
   Erumpent
2. Minuscule
   Misanthrope

A misanthrope is someone who does not like humankind. In Shrek's case, he chooses to dislike humans AND fairy tale creatures. The annoyed ogre just wants two things: solitude and his swamp.

1. Disapprove
   Swindle
2. Disgust
   Excessive

While the term "bilk" is used today to mean "to cheat," its origin word had a different meaning. Coming from English root words, in the 17th century, bilk was used to mean "to spoil an opponent's score."

1. That they ignore laws
   That they are aware of the laws
2. That they make up the laws
   That they create the laws

Despite being expected to know the laws inside and out, police officers are simply unable to know the intricacies of every law. There's an estimated range of 15,000 to over 50,000 laws in place in the United States at the federal level alone!

1. Disregard
   Create
2. Elaborate
   Interpret

Being able to construe the meaning of a word comes in handy when it comes to standardized testing. One can only hope that the 1.9 million students that took the ACT in 2018 used this to their advantage!

1. Dirge
   Annex
2. Cajole
   Surfeit

A dirge is a form of mournful song that is often played at funerals. One popular dirge is "On Eagle's Wings." It is based on the religious text found in Psalms 91, within the book of Matthew.

1. Dissonance
   Humility
2. Ostentation
   Lethargy

By announcing that her father invented toaster strudels, one can imply that she may have power and excessive wealth, or ostentation. According to the Mean Girls Wiki page, her father invented them in 1985.

1. Encourage
   Elaborate
2. Falsify
   Dismiss

She's one of the most famous artists in the world; it's no surprise that Ariana Grande may have rumors she would like to dispel (or eliminate their legitimacy).

1. To complain excessively
   To gorge oneself
2. To praise enthusiastically
   To follow orders explicitly

The 'Good Noodle Board' is used as a way to extol the students in Mrs. Puff's class. At one point, SpongeBob SquarePants' name is followed by 25 'Good Noodle' stars, whereas everyone else in the class only has a few.