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Question 1

Acropolis

Answer 1

A raised area holding a building or cluster of buildings

Question 2

Adjutant

Answer 2

Staff officer who assists the commanding officer

Question 3

Allay

Answer 3

To put to rest

Question 4

Acanthus

Answer 4

A plant having spiny or toothed leaves

Question 5

Assiduous

Answer 5

Constant; unremitting

Question 6

Astern

Answer 6

In a position behind a specified vessel or aircraft

Question 7

Augury

Answer 7

An omen, token, or indication

Question 8

Bilge

Answer 8

Rounded area that forms the transition between the bottom and the side on the exterior of a hull

Question 9

Buffett

Answer 9

To force one’s way by a fight, struggle

Question 10

Bullock

Answer 10

A young bull

Question 11

Castigate

Answer 11

To criticize or reprimand severely

Question 12

Clamber

Answer 12

Climb with effort or difficulty

Question 13

Compunction

Answer 13

Contrition; remorse

Question 14

Cozen

Answer 14

To cheat, deceive, or trick

Question 15

Cuirass

Answer 15

Defensive armor for body

Question 16

Din

Answer 16

A loud, confused noise

Question 17

Eddying

Answer 17

Moving or whirling

Question 18

Feign

Answer 18

Put on an appearance of

Question 19

Festal

Answer 19

Pertaining to or befitting a feast, festival, or holiday

Question 20

Filial

Answer 20

Of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter

Question 21

Flank

Answer 21

The side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip

Question 22

Flay

Answer 22

To whip or lash

Question 23

Flotilla

Answer 23

A group of small naval vessels

Question 24

Gale

Answer 24

A very strong wind

Question 25

Harpy

Answer 25

A ravenous, filthy monster having a woman’s head and a bird’s body

Question 26

Hawser

Answer 26

A heavy rope for mooring or towing

Question 27

Hinterland

Answer 27

The remote or less developed parts of a country