Direct Hits 9 Words With Multiple Meanings

Question 1

arrest

Answer 1

to bring to a stop; halt

Question 2

gravity

Answer 2

seriousness; dignity; solemnity; weight

Question 3

precipitate

Answer 3

to cause, bring about prematurely, hastily or suddenly

Question 4

relief

Answer 4

elevation of a land surface

Question 5

check

Answer 5

to restrain; halt; hold back; contain

Question 6

flag

Answer 6

to become weak, feeble, or spiritless; to lose interest

Question 7

discriminating

Answer 7

characterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; having refined taste

Question 8

eclipse

Answer 8

overshadow; outshine; surpass

Question 9

coin

Answer 9

to devise a new word or phrase

Question 10

stock

Answer 10

a stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film

Question 11

currency

Answer 11

general acceptance or use; prevalence

Question 12

bent

Answer 12

a strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination; a propensity

Question 13

court

Answer 13

to attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group; to woo

Question 14

negotiate

Answer 14

to successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain

Question 15

temper

Answer 15

to soften; to moderate; to mitigate

Question 16

pedestrian

Answer 16

undistinguished; ordinary; conventional

Question 17

cavalier

Answer 17

having an arrogant attitude or a haughty disregard for others

Question 18

sanction

Answer 18

an official approval or disapproval for an action

Question 19

compromise

Answer 19

to reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize or place at risk

Question 20

channel

Answer 20

to direct or guide along a desired course

Question 21

qualify

Answer 21

to modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions

Question 22

personification

Answer 22

a perfect example; embodiment; epitome; paragon