Direct Hits: Multiple Meanings

Question 2

Arrest

Answer 2

To bring to a stop; to halt

Question 3

Gravity

Answer 3

Seriousness; dignity; solemnity; weight

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Precipitate

Answer 4

To cause, to bring about prematurely, hastily or suddenly; IMPULSIVE

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Relief

Answer 5

Elevation of a land surface

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Check

Answer 6

To restrain; halt; hold back; contain

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Flag

Answer 7

To become weak, feeble or spiritless; to lose interest

Question 8

Discriminating

Answer 8

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

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Eclipse

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To overshadow; to outshine; to surpass

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Coin

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To devise a new word or phrase

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Stock

Answer 11

A stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film

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Currency

Answer 12

General acceptance or use; prevalence

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Bent

Answer 13

A strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination; a PROPENSITY

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Court

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

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Negotiate

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

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Temper

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To soften; to moderate; to MITIGATE

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Pedestrian

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Undistinguished; ordinary; CONVENTIONAL

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Cavalier

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Having an arrogant attitude or a HAUGHTY disregard for others.

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Sanction

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An official approval or disapproval for an action.

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Compromise

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

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Channel

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To direct or guide along a desired course

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Qualify

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To modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions

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Personification

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A perfect example; embodiment; EPITOME; PARAGON; QUINTESSENCE