WORD CHAINS III

Joseph Appel

Use the last two letters of each answer to begin the answer to the next clue. For example, if the first answer were HELIUM, the next answer could be UMLAUT, then UTMOST, etc. 

1. Even-tempered, calm

2. Behavior peculiar to an individual

3. Of the forest

4. Nervous, tense

5. Money lending at unreasonably high rates of interest

6. Hardy cereal grass whose grain is used in bread and whiskey

7. School for orthodox Jewish boys

8. Alternate or waive between different opinions or actions, be indecisive

Answers:

1. PLACID

2. IDIOSYNCRASY

3. SYLVAN

4. ANXIOUS

5. USURY

6. RYE

7. YESHIVA

8. VACILLATE