Lesson 6

Question 1

To bring to an end; to do away with

Answer 1

abolish

Question 2

Great pain of mind or body; suffering

Answer 2

agony

Question 3

n. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.
v. To move or be moved suddenly and with great force.

Answer 3

catapult

Question 4

1. The qualities that make a person or place different or special.
2. A person in a story, movie, or play.
3. A letter or symbol used in writing or printing.

Answer 4

character

Question 5

1. To speak out against something; to criticize.
2. To accuse someone of doing wrong.

Answer 5

denounce

Question 6

To go up or increase in size or scope

Answer 6

escalate

Question 7

1. Cruel; fierce
2. Unfriendly or threatening; stern.
3. Unpleasant; disturbing.

Answer 7

grim

Question 8

n. A protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter
v. 1. To give shelter to; to take care of by hiding.
2. To hold and nourish a thought or feeling in the mind.

Answer 8

harbor

Question 9

To cause something painful to be felt.

Answer 9

inflict

Question 10

To hate or dislike greatly.

Answer 10

loathe

Question 11

To involve oneself in other people’s affairs without being asked.

Answer 11

meddle

Question 12

1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked.
2. Extremely large.

Answer 12

monstrous

Question 13

1. To awaken, to wake up.
2. To stir up; to excite.

Answer 13

rouse

Question 14

Unchanging; steady, loyal

Answer 14

steadfast

Question 15

To put into a different language.

Answer 15

translate