Lessons 19-20

Question 1

bulwark

Answer 1

n. wall-like structure used as a defense; something that protects or defends

Question 2

culminate

Answer 2

v. reach or bring to the highest point

(culmination) n. result of a sustained effort; high point or climax

Question 3

engulf

Answer 3

v. swallow up by covering completely; overwhelm

Question 4

feasible

Answer 4

adj. able to be done; possible or likely

Question 5

glut

Answer 5

n. much larger supply than is needed

v. supply a much larger amount that is needed; eat or consume to excess

Question 6

havoc

Answer 6

n. widespread destruction or devastation; great confusion

Question 7

impregnable

Answer 7

adj. impossible to attack successfully

Question 8

indefatigable

Answer 8

adj. not easily made tired; tireless

Question 9

onslaught

Answer 9

n. fierce attack

Question 10

phenomenon

Answer 10

n. any fact or event that can be observed or described; unusual fact, event, or person
(phenomenal) adj. extraordinary; very unusual

Question 11

picturesque

Answer 11

adj. like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at

Question 12

simultaneous

Answer 12

adj. happening or existing at the same time

Question 13

stipulate

Answer 13

v. require as part of an agreement or contract

Question 14

susceptible

Answer 14

adj. open or subject to; easily influenced or affect by

Question 15

wrest

Answer 15

v. pull away from with a twist; take by force or as if by force

Question 16

alienate

Answer 16

v. cause to feel unfriendly where friendliness once existed; cause to feel alone and cut off from

Question 17

fervent

Answer 17

adj. having or showing great warmth or deep feeling; intensely eager
(fervor) n. great warmth and intensity of feeling

Question 18

forbearance

Answer 18

n. showing of self-control or patience

(forbear) v. hold back; keep from doing or saying something

Question 19

gullible

Answer 19

adj. easily tricked or cheated; too trusting

Question 20

hindrance

Answer 20

n. any person or thing that is an obstacle

Question 21

inflammatory

Answer 21

adj. causing anger or trouble

(inflame) v. excite or anger; make or become swollen and sore

Question 22

ordain

Answer 22

v. order or prearrange; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi, often in a special ceremony

Question 23

ovation

Answer 23

n. enthusiastic reception; long and loud applause

Question 24

overt

Answer 24

adj. not hidden; public

Question 25

recant

Answer 25

v. take back an opinion or statement; confess to being wrong

Question 26

rejoinder

Answer 26

n. reply to what has been said

Question 27

reproach

Answer 27

v. find fault with; blame

n. blame, disgrace, or discredit

Question 28

servile

Answer 28

adj. like a slave; excessively humble

Question 29

surpass

Answer 29

v. exceed or go beyond

Question 30

vilify

Answer 30

v. make insulting remarks about; slander