1. Attacking
   Producing young
2. Building a hill
   Swarming

"Spawn" entered English in the 1400s. It comes from the Old French word "espaundre" which means to expand. It's almost always used in the context of animal eggs, both as a noun as a verb. For instance, a salmon may spawn (spread eggs,) which in turn produces spawn (offspring.)

1. They're cool.
   They know people.
2. They have money.
   They're diligent and attentive to detail.

In Latin, a "scrupulus" was a unit of weight. The current word comes from the Middle English "scrupil."

1. Tolerate
   Like
2. Enjoy
   Refuse to accept

In the 1500s, English writers used the verb "repudiate" to mean "to divorce." This origin comes from the Latin noun "repudium," which specifically refers to the rejecting of a spouse. It now has broader meaning and can be used to mean to reject anything.

1. Relaxes
   Comes for
2. Fails to be attained
   Dislikes

The earliest known usage of "elude" is form 1667. It was adapted from the Latin eludere. It has multiple meanings depending on context: evade, escape, fail to attain and fail to grasp are some examples.

1. Approve
   Cancel
2. Increase
   Copy

"Rescind" evolved from the Latin verb "scindere," which means "to cut." Related words are "exscind" and "prescind." The former means "to cut off," whereas the latter means "to withdraw attention from."

1. Driving
   Ranting
2. Playing
   Lying

The word "tirade" entered English in 1802. It comes from the Italian word "tirata," which means to shoot. It now means an extended and angry rant about someone or something.

1. Break
   Make
2. Hate
   Approve

"Condone" first appeared in 1805. It meant to treat something as acceptable or harmless. It has roots in the Latin word "condonare," which means to absolve.

1. Willing to change it
   Open to new ideas
2. Dedicated to it
   Dislike it

Before the 12th century, "steadfast" specifically referred to an object that could not be moved. The word originated as "stedefast" in Middle English. Now it means that someone is unwavering in something.

1. They're poor.
   They lack manners.
2. They're wild.
   They're funny.

The definition for "uncouth" has changed over the years. It originally meant "familiar" or "known," but is rarely used that way anymore. It now describes someone who doesn't have any manners.

1. A lack of agreement
   A fist fight
2. Mutual respect
   A business transaction

"Discord" can be used as a noun or a verb. It also means a harsh-sounding combination of musical sounds.

1. It's increased in amount.
   It stays the same.
2. It's reduced in intensity.
   It breaks.

The word "abate" dates back to sometime between the 12th and 14th century. It was adapted from the Old French word "abatre," which means to "to reduce or put an end to."

1. Deliriously happy
   Prohibitively expensive
2. Terrible
   Foolishly impractical

"Quixotic" comes from the book, "Don Quixote," which was published in the 17th century. It was coined in the 18th century to describe unrealistic idealists who were like the title character, Don Quixote of La Mancha.

1. An abundance
   None
2. One
   A couple

In 1541, the first use of "plethora" in English was documented. It comes from the Greek "plethora," which means fullness. It now can be used to describe anything one has an abundance of. For example, you might have a plethora of squash in your garden after planting more seeds than you should have.

1. Friends
   Possessions
2. Herbs
   Wisdom

Both the herb and the synonym for wisdom entered English in the 14th century. While they both came from Anglo-French, the former comes from the Anglo-French word "sage." The latter originated in the Latin word "sapere," which means to be wise. Sagacity is something that comes with age.

1. Slack
   Rigidity
2. Color
   Purpose

"Taut" has multiple meanings. Aside from meaning "pulled tight" and "not relaxed," it can also be used to describe something concise or succinct.

1. Many disparate things
   One thing
2. Nothing
   Plastic

As an adjective, "motley" entered English in the 14th century. The word is also used to describe fabric with many colors. Now, it generally means a mix of unmatched things.

1. The conceptual properties
   The quantity
2. The amount
   The number

"Qualitative" has to do with things like appearance and value, rather than counting the amount of something (quantitative.) The first known use of "qualitative" is from 1607. Its origin is in the Latin word "qualitas," which means something's essential nature or character.

1. Thick
   Watery
2. Soft
   Dry

"Viscous" was first used in the 1300s. It has origins in the Latin word "viscosus." "Viscosus" means full of birdlime, which is a sticky substance used to trap birds (although it's illegal in many places.)

1. They're fun.
   They're mean.
2. They're angry.
   They lack spirit.

Lackadaisical was first used in the 18th century. If someone is lackadaisical, it means they're lazy and lacking enthusiasm.

1. Put an end to it
   Make a copy
2. Hinder its creation
   Slowly develop

In 1641, "incubate" entered the English language. The word's original meaning is to sit on an egg to provide warmth until it hatches. It's non-biological meaning is to slowly develop, as in an idea, product or company.

1. It has animals.
   It's pleasing.
2. It's not.
   It's crowded.

It was first recorded in 1856. Synonyms include unspoiled and pastoral. It comes from the noun, "idyll," which means an idealized and picturesque scene.

1. Make the information known
   Keep it secret
2. Do nothing
   Record it

In the 1400s, "divulge" meant to declare publicly. This meaning was derived from the Latin "divulgare," which means to make known.

1. Alive
   Vibrating
2. Unlikely
   Feasible

"Viable" means that something is capable of being successful (be it a seed or an idea.) It entered English from Latin via French. The word comes from the Latin word "vita," which influenced the Middle French word "vie," which means life.

1. Clumsy, large
   Graceful, thin
2. Happy, bumpy
   Creative, smooth

"Lithe" also means easily bent. This meaning developed in the 14th century. Lithe evolved from the Old English word for gentle.

1. Having an argument
   Expressing disagreement
2. Expressing agreement
   Having fun

The current usage of "concur" can trace its origins to the Middle English "concurren." "Concurren" was derived from "concurrere," which is Latin. These words all mean to be in agreement.

1. It's tastelessly showy.
   It's beautifully executed.
2. It's pretty.
   It's uninteresting.

"Garish" was first recorded in 1545. Originally it simply meant dressed in vivid colors. Now, it means something that's gaudy and tacky.

1. It's long.
   It's unoriginal.
2. It's too short.
   It's incomprehensible.

If something is "trite," it's banal, unimaginative and boring. It means it isn't saying anything new or important, while simultaneously relying on things like cliches.

1. Niceness
   Shrewdness
2. Importance
   Respect

In 1549, "acumen" entered English. It's borrowed from Latin, where it means "acuteness of mind." It generally means to quickly make good decisions about something.

1. Convenient
   Unlikely
2. Insignificant
   Ugly

In 1630, expedient became a noun. Earlier, it was used as adjective that meant something was appropriate to end a particular circumstance. It's now used most often to describe something that is convenient. For instance: Calling to get information is more expedient than sending a letter by mail.

1. Jokingly
   Angrily
2. Disappointingly
   Rudely

Jocular was first documented in 1626. It comes from the Latin word "jocularis." Something that is jocular is done jokingly and happily.

1. It doesn't involve you.
   It's something you don't like.
2. It's annoying.
   It's ordinary.

"Prosaic" originally meant the ordinary form of language (to separate it from poetry or prose.) It was first recorded in the 1690s with this definition. It now means something that's common and uninspired.

1. Their quality
   Their productivity
2. Their popularity
   Their knowledge

Originally, "prolific" was used to describe a plant that produced an abundance of fruit. It was used in the same way as fruitful. It now means to produce a lot of something (while also retaining the original definition.)

1. Boring
   Clever
2. Expendable
   Courageous

In 1680, "intrepid" entered English. The word is a combination of the prefix "in-" and "trepidus." It is Latin for not alarmed. Besides meaning courageous, it also means brave.

1. It's complex.
   It's overly detailed.
2. It's knowledge understood by a specialized, specific group.
   It's uninteresting.

Since the term was coined, the meaning of "esoteric" has grown to include anything that is difficult to understand or is of unusual interest. The word comes from the Latin "esotericus."

1. It's loud.
   It's sad.
2. It's overly sentimental.
   It's profane.

"Maudlin" also means "drunk enough to be emotionally silly" per the Merriam Webster dictionary. The first use of this definition was in 1509.