Lesson 6

Question 1

Abolish

Answer 1

To bring to an end; to do away with

Question 2

Agony

Answer 2

Great pain of mind or body; suffering; painful

Question 3

Catapult

Answer 3

1. A machine used in ancient wars that threw objects with great force.
2. To move or be moved suddenly and with great force, as if by a catapult.

Question 4

Character

Answer 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.

Question 5

Denounce

Answer 5

1. To speak out against something; to criticize.

2. To accuse some of doing wrong.

Question 6

Escalate

Answer 6

To go up or increase in size or scope.

Question 7

Grim

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Harbor

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Inflict

Answer 9

To cause something painful to be felt.

Question 10

Loathe

Answer 10

1. To hate or dislike greatly.

2. A feeling of hatred.

Question 11

Meddle

Answer 11

1. To involve oneself in other people’s affairs without being asked.
2. Given to taking part in others’ affairs without being asked.

Question 12

Monstrous

Answer 12

1. Causing shock; horrible; wicked

2. Extremely large

Question 13

Rouse

Answer 13

1. To awaken; to wake up

2. To stir up; to excite

Question 14

Steadfast

Answer 14

Unchanging; steady; loyal

Question 15

Translate

Answer 15

To put into a different language.