Hidden Happy Times

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What synonym for 'happy' (derived from a word meaning 'face') is hidden in the following sentence? Shamefacedly, he stammered "It, uh, sort of made my heart ache, er, you know what I mean." Answer: (One Word 6 letters)

2. A synonym for 'happy' (which can be stressed differently to mean 'that which is contained') can be found in this sentence. As they paused in front of the icon, ten teachers of art told their students to note its stylized details. Answer: (One Word 7 letters)

3. A synonym for 'happy' (one which indicates a state of high spirits) is hidden in the following sentence; what is it? Judy called after her teenage daughter heading out to a party, "Don't be late, darling, I'll be waiting up for you." Answer: (One Word 6 letters)

4. What synonym of 'happy' (implying that one is filled with pleasure or delight) can be found hidden in this sentence? When we attack our friends' snow fort, we will enjoy ousting them from their position. Answer: (One Word 6 letters)

5. The following warning conceals a synonym of 'happy' that indicates a carefree feeling. What is it? Vampires must avoid daylight. Hear, Ted, and be warned to stay indoors until sunset. Answer: (One word 12 letters (don?t hyphenate it))

6. What synonym of 'happy' (one often associated with Christmas) is concealed within the following sentence? During the summer, rye plants grow to maturity, and can be harvested in early autumn. Answer: (One Word 5 letters)

7. Find the synonym for 'happy' (suggesting that one has been soothed) in this sentence: Despite his wife's plea, sedition remained the traitor's purpose. Answer: (One word 7 letters)

8. A synonym for 'happy' which has come to have a variety of alternative uses is concealed in this sentence; what is it? Vega, you see, is also called Alpha Lyrae because it is the brightest star in the constellation Lyra. Answer: (One word 3 letters)

9. The following short interchange is hiding a synonym for 'happy' which was originally used to mean 'enthusiastic'. What word is it? "Which page should this article go on?" "The last." "OK, editor's decision is final." Answer: (One word 6 letters)

10. What synonym for 'happy' (whose spelling has changed several times over the last 800 years) lies concealed in this sentence? Heavy textbooks are not appealing when considered alongside light editions in paperback. Answer: (One word 9 letters)