THIS IS IT I

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel

Specialized Vocabulary 

The answer to each clue will be a word ending in IT.

1. Expression of praise or approval

2. A risky move to gain an advantage

3. Clearly expressed, unequivocal

4. Draw forth, bring out

5. Excess, as in eating

6. Relinquish, be deprived of (as a game)

7. Implied rather than stated

8. Fake, phony - as money

9. Official examination of finances

10. Free from a criminal charge by a "not guilty" verdict

Answers:

 

1. PLAUDIT

2. GAMBIT

3. EXPICIT

4. ELICIT

5. SURFEIT

6. FORFEIT

7. IMPICIT

8. COUNTERFEIT

9. AUDIT

10. ACQUIT