July 21

Question 1

subjugate

Answer 1

1. To bring under control, especially by military force; conquer.

Question 2

tempest

Answer 2

(ˈtɛmpɪst)
n
1. (Physical Geography) chiefly literary a violent wind or storm
2. a violent commotion, uproar, or disturbance

Question 3

stratum

Answer 3

ˈstreɪ təm 1. (Geological Science) (usually plural) any of the distinct layers into which sedimentary rocks are divided
2. (Biology) biology a single layer of tissue or cells

Question 4

best

Answer 4

(tr) to gain the advantage over or defeat

Question 5

placate

Answer 5

(pləˈkeɪt)
vb
(tr) to pacify or appease

Question 6

fringe

Answer 6

4. Those members of a group or political party holding extreme views: the lunatic fringe.

Question 7

grudge

Answer 7

1. To be reluctant to give or admit: even grudged the tuition money.
2. To resent for having; begrudge: grudged him his good ways with the children.
   n.
   A deep-seated feeling of resentment or rancor: bears a grudge about the accident.

Question 8

brood

Answer 8

v.tr.
1. To think about (something) persistently or moodily: brooded that her work might come to nothing.
2.
a. To sit on or hatch (eggs).
b. To protect (developing eggs or young).

Question 9

forfeit

Answer 9

1. something lost or given up as a penalty for a fault, mistake, etc
2. the act of losing or surrendering something in this manner
3. (Law) law something confiscated as a penalty for an offence, breach of contract, etc

Question 10

throng

Answer 10

(θrɒŋ)
n
a great number of people or things crowded together

Question 11

loincloth

Answer 11

A strip of cloth worn around the loins.

Question 12

wary

Answer 12

1. On guard; watchful: taught to be wary of strangers.

2. Characterized by caution: a wary glance at the black clouds.

Question 13

crumple

Answer 13

v. tr.
1. To crush together or press into wrinkles; rumple.
2. To cause to collapse.

Question 14

limp

Answer 14

2. Lacking strength, vigor, or effectiveness; weak: limp political opposition.