List #6

Question 1

Battlement-

Answer 1

1. a low wall at the top of a castle with open spaces for people inside to shoot through
   During war, the battlement proved effective against the enemies.

Question 2

Caricature

Answer 2

1. a drawing that makes someone look funny or foolish because some part of the person’s appearance is exaggerated
2. someone or something that is exaggerated in a funny or foolish way
   At Disneyland, there are people that will draw you a caricature of yourself

Question 3

Defraud-

Answer 3

1. to trick or cheat someone or something in order to get money
2. to use fraud in order to get money from a person, organization, etc.
   The business man was accused of trying to defraud a customer.

Question 4

Embellish-

Answer 4

1. to make beautiful with ornamentation; decorate
2. to heighten with attractiveness by adding decorative or fanciful details
   When selling houses, people will embellish the house to make it look nicer.

Question 5

Facility-

Answer 5

1. something that is built for a specific purpose
2. something that makes an action, operation, or activity easier
3. skill and ease in doing something
   The hospital was a helpful facility for people needing urgent care

Question 6

Gauntlet-

Answer 6

1. a glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand
2. any of various protective gloves used especially in industry
   Knights wore gauntlets during battle.

Question 7

Havoc-

Answer 7

1. a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion
   Riots cause havoc all around the world.

Question 8

Immune-

Answer 8

1. not capable of being affected by a disease
2. not influenced or affected by something
3. having special protection from something that is required for most people by law.
   Some people are immune to certain viruses after getting vaccinated.

Question 9

Kibitzer-

Answer 9

1. one who looks on and often offers unwanted advice or comment
   The girl was a nosy kibitzer who always knew who was dating whom.

Question 10

liability-

Answer 10

1. the state of being legally responsible for something
2. something for which a person or business is legally responsible
3. someone or something that causes problems
   The rival organization was a liability for business.

Question 11

Manipulate-

Answer 11

1. to move or control with your hands or by using a machine
2. to use or change in a skillful war for a particular purpose
   Businessmen often manipulate others into purchasing unwanted items.

Question 12

Nemesis-

Answer 12

1. an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat

In “Stars Wars,” Darth Vader is considered Luke Skywalker’s nemesis.

Question 13

Omnipotent-

Answer 13

1. having unlimited power or authority
   2 all powerful, almighty
   The Christian religion believes in an omnipotent God.

Question 14

Paroxysm-

Answer 14

1. a sudden intense expression of strong emotion
2. a violent disturbance, as of the political or social order
   The women had a paroxysm of fear when she thought she saw rat scurry across the floor.

Question 15

Aberrations-

Answer 15

1. a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
2. a characteristic that deviates from the normal type
   When we saw the wolves in the trees, we new they were aberrations in nature.

Question 16

Amenable-

Answer 16

1. willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for
2. readily giving in to the command or authority of another
   The people in the city were not amenable with the new regulations.

Question 17

Appalling-

Answer 17

1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
2. extremely disturbing or repellent
   When we saw pictures of the Holocaust, we thought they were appalling.

Question 18

Assuage-

Answer 18

1. to make more bearable or less severe
2. to put a complete end to a physical need or desire
   When Micheal’s girlfriend died, he spent time with his family to assuage the pain.

Question 19

Autarky-

Answer 19

1. economic independence or self sufficiency
2. a country, state, or society that is economically independent
   As trade systems grew over time, strong autarkies fell.

Question 20

Cognizance-

Answer 20

1. a state of being aware
2. knowledge gained by personal experience
   The large number of immigrants in the USA has let Americans be cognizant of other world cultures.

Question 21

Continuity-

Answer 21

1. the quality of something that does not stop or change as time passes; a continuous quality
2. something that is the same or similar in two or more things and provides a connection between them
3. the arrangement of parts in a story, movie, etc., in a way that is logical
   The continuity of Earth’s rotation allows life.

Question 22

Counterpoised-

Answer 22

1 (v) to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
2. (n) a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
Combustion engines in cars are being counter poised by the introduction of electric motors.

Question 23

Credo-

Answer 23

1. a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
   Many religions consist of unique and historical credos.

Question 24

Diffuse-

Answer 24

1. spread out over a large space
2. not concentrated in one area
   There was a diffuse smell of smog throughout LA

Question 25

Abide-

Answer 25

1. to accept or bear
2. to stay or live somewhere
3. to remain or continue
   The club abided their weekly meetings after two new members joined.