Lesson 6 Vocabulary

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

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

Answer 3

catapult

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Character

Question 5

To speak out against something; to criticize. 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

cruel; fierce. Unfriendly or threatening; stern. Unpleasant; disturbing

Answer 7

Grim

Question 8

a protected place along a seacoast where ships can find shelter. to give shelter to; not take care of by hiding. to hold and nourish a thought of feeling in 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

causing shock; horrible; wicked. Extremely large.

Answer 12

Monstrous

Question 13

to awaken, to wake up. 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