COMING DOWN THE ILE II

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D. Appel

Specialized Vocabulary

 

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

 

1. Tail adapted for grasping

2. Antagonistic

3. Bearing offspring freely, prolific

4. Speak abusively of

5. Cunning, treachery

6. Easily broken

7. Like false tears

8. Former

9. With no possibility of success, as an effort

10. Skilled/talented in many areas

Answers:

 

1. Prehensile

2. Hostile

3. Fertile

4. Revile

5. Guile

6. Fragile

7. Crocodile

8. Erstwhile

9. Futile

10. Versatile