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Question 1

Chevron

Answer 1

A figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V

Question 2

Emplacements

Answer 2

A prepared position for weapons for military equipment

Question 3

Headland

Answer 3

A point of usually high land jutting out into a body of water

Question 4

Reticulated

Answer 4

Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing

Question 5

Parapet

Answer 5

A low wall or railing to protect the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge

Question 6

Lintel

Answer 6

A horizontal architectural member spanning and usually carrying the load above an opening

Question 7

Fresco

Answer 7

A painting on freshly spread, moist plaster with water based pigments

Question 8

Extirpation

Answer 8

Complete destruction

Question 9

Stentorian

Answer 9

Extremely loud

Question 10

Ambrotype

Answer 10

A positive picture made of a photographic negative on glass backed by a dark surface

Question 11

Escutcheon

Answer 11

A protective or ornamental plate, as around a keyhole

Question 12

Facsimile

Answer 12

An exact copy

Question 13

Solenoid

Answer 13

A coil of wire in a cylindrical form that acts like a magnet when carrying current to move a core

Question 14

Pontificating

Answer 14

To speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way

Question 15

Purl

Answer 15

Eddy, swirl

Question 16

Redolent

Answer 16

Exuding fragrance: aromatic

Question 17

Verbatim

Answer 17

Being in or following the exact words

Question 18

Gendarme

Answer 18

A soldier, especially in France, serving in an army group acting as armed police with authority over citizens

Question 19

Harrying

Answer 19

To harass, agitate, or trouble by repeated attack

Question 20

Newel

Answer 20

An upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind

Question 21

Dogmatic

Answer 21

Characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or as if they were fact