Question 1

The ending of life, death

Accepted Answer

dissolution

Question 2

One who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another

Accepted Answer

usurper

Question 3

To bend or send off in another direction

Accepted Answer

refracted

Question 4

Carefree and joyous; exuberantly lively and amusing

Accepted Answer

rollicking

Question 5

Characterized by dignity; high moral/intellectual tone/quality

Accepted Answer

hightoned

Question 6

A complete change of appearance into something more beautiful

Accepted Answer

transfiguration

Question 7

those passing through a place without staying

Accepted Answer

transients

Question 8

shouted loudly and continuously

Accepted Answer

clamored

Question 9

difficult to detect; faint; mysterious; not immediately obvious

Accepted Answer

subtle

Question 10

forceful; demaning attention

Accepted Answer

compelling

Question 11

insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect

Accepted Answer

affront

Question 12

special honor or respect shown publicly

Accepted Answer

homage

Question 13

unselective; choosing at random without careful selection

Accepted Answer

indiscriminate

Question 14

lacking physical or mental strength, especially as a result of age or illness

Accepted Answer

feeble

Question 15

hyperbole invented by Hurston; perhaps an extension of monstrous

Accepted Answer

monstropolous

Question 16

loaded; burdened; weighed down

Accepted Answer

laden

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