old man and the sea

Question 1

gaff

Answer 1

an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish

Question 2

gaunt

Answer 2

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

Question 3

benevolent

Answer 3

intending or showing kindness

Question 4

erosion

Answer 4

the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down

Question 5

humility

Answer 5

a disposition to be humble; lack of false pride

Question 6

stern

Answer 6

the rear part of a ship

Question 7

subdue

Answer 7

put down by force or intimidation

Question 8

bodega

Answer 8

a small hispanic shop selling wine and groceries

Question 9

thole

Answer 9

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Question 10

phosphorescence

Answer 10

a fluorescence that persists after the bombarding radiation has ceased

Question 11

fathom

Answer 11

a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

Question 12

ineffectual

Answer 12

producing no effect or result

Question 13

plankton

Answer 13

the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water

Question 14

iridescent

Answer 14

varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

Question 15

skiff

Answer 15

Any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor