Chapter14

Question 1

Spawn

Answer 1

Release or deposit eggs

Question 2

Reprieve

Answer 2

A temporary escape from an undesired fate or unpleasant situation

Question 3

Precarious

Answer 3

Dangerously likely to fall or collapse

Question 4

Persevere

Answer 4

Continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success

Question 5

Sate

Answer 5

Satisfy to the full

Question 6

Tree

Answer 6

Force (someone) into a difficult situation

Question 7

Groggy

Answer 7

Dazed, weak, or unsteady from illness, intoxication, sleep or a blow

Question 8

Ointment

Answer 8

A smooth oily preparation that is rubbed on the skin for medical purposes or as a cosmetic

Question 9

Fend

Answer 9

Defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker

Question 10

Balm

Answer 10

A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or sooth the skin

Question 11

Cinch

Answer 11

An extremely easy task

Question 12

Streak

Answer 12

A long thin line or mark of a different substance or color its surroundings

Question 13

Gleam

Answer 13

Shine bright especially with reflected light

Question 14

Subdue

Answer 14

Brought under control

Question 15

Swarm

Answer 15

A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones

Question 16

Hone

Answer 16

Sharpen (a blade)

Question 17

Snag

Answer 17

Tear

Question 18

Stagger

Answer 18

Walk or move unsteadily as if about to fall

Question 19

Scamper

Answer 19

(Especially of small animal or children) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

Question 20

Befuddle

Answer 20

Make someone unable to think clearly

Question 21

Teeter

Answer 21

Move or balance unsteadily, sway back and forth

Question 22

Eradicate

Answer 22

Destroy completely

Question 23

Putrid

Answer 23

(Of an organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell

Question 24

Stench

Answer 24

Stink

Question 25

Poise

Answer 25

Carry or hold in a particular way

Question 26

Bore

Answer 26

To pierce with a twisting or turning movement of a tool

Question 27

Trickle

Answer 27

To fall in drops / to flow in a general thin stream