Double meanings

Question 1

arrest

Answer 1

to bring to a stop or halt

Question 2

gravity

Answer 2

seriousness, solemnity, weight

Question 3

precipitate

Answer 3

to cause, to bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly

Question 4

relief

Answer 4

elevation of a land surface (eg relief map)

Question 5

check

Answer 5

to restrain, to halt, to hold back, to contain

Question 6

flag

Answer 6

to become weak or feeble or spiritless, to loose interest

Question 7

discriminating

Answer 7

showing refined taste or good judgement

Question 8

eclipse

Answer 8

to overshadow, to outshine, to surpass

Question 9

stock

Answer 9

a stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film

Question 10

currency

Answer 10

general acceptance or use (eg a style gaining currency)

Question 11

negotiate

Answer 11

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

Question 12

temper

Answer 12

to soften, to moderate, to mitigate

Question 13

pedestrian

Answer 13

undistinguished, ordinary, conventional

Question 14

cavalier

Answer 14

having an arrogant attitude or a haughty disregard for others; also a gallant or chivalrous man

Question 15

sanction

Answer 15

1. a penalty for disobeying a law or rule

2. official permission or approval for an action

Question 16

qualify

Answer 16

to modify; to limit by adding exceptions or restricting conditions