List 4

Question 1

Barrage

Answer 1

(noun) An artificial obstruction in a water course. A curtain of heavy artillary. An overwhelming, concentrated outpouring as of words or blows

Question 2

Beleaguer

Answer 2

(verb) To harass someone and make them feel embattled and under pressure. To constantly confront with obstacles. To besiege (surround with an army)

Question 3

Bellicose

Answer 3

(adjective) Ready or inclined to quarrel, fight, or to war. Warlike or hostile in manner or temperament

Question 4

Belligerent

Answer 4

(adjective) Ready to start a war or fight; hostile, aggressive, or pugnacious.

Question 5

Bequeath

Answer 5

(verb) To leave personal property to someone after death by means of a will. To hand down something from one generation to another.

Question 6

Beseech

Answer 6

(verb) To beg or ask earnestly. To entreat, implore, or request forcefully

Question 7

Bilk

Answer 7

(verb) To swindle or cheat. To defraud a person or institution or funds or goods. To escape from someone or manage to lose a pursuer.

Question 8

Bombast

Answer 8

(noun) Speech or writing full of long and pretentious words, usually meant to impress others. Haughty, overblown, or pompous language

Question 9

Boorish

Answer 9

(adjective) Cross, insensitive, ill-mannered, and offensive. Lacking in social graces

Question 10

Bovine

Answer 10

(adjective) Of, pertaining to, or resembling an ox, cow. Sluggish, dull; stolid