The Life of Lafayette

Question 1

ambuscade

Answer 1

the act of hiding or lying in wait in order to make a surprise attack

Question 2

ameliorate

Answer 2

to make or become better

Question 3

approbation

Answer 3

a warmly commending acceptance or agreement; official approval

Question 4

culpable

Answer 4

deserving of blame or censure as being wrong, evil, improper, or injurious

Question 5

escort

Answer 5

one or more persons accompanying another to guide, protect, or show honor

Question 6

forage

Answer 6

to make a raid, as for food or provisions

Question 7

illustrious

Answer 7

well known and very distinguished; eminent

Question 8

imprudent

Answer 8

unwise or indiscreet

Question 9

monarch

Answer 9

sole or single ruler

Question 10

morass

Answer 10

an area of low-lying soggy ground

Question 11

munificence

Answer 11

very liberal in giving; generous

Question 12

munitions

Answer 12

military supplies, especially weapons and ammunition

Question 13

obelisk

Answer 13

a tall four-sided shaft of stone, usually tapered and monolithic

Question 14

occurrence

Answer 14

something that happens or take place

Question 15

rebellious

Answer 15

open, armed, and organized resistance to a constituted government

Question 16

reinforce

Answer 16

to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel and equipment

Question 17

reputation

Answer 17

the state or situation of being in high esteem

Question 18

salvo

Answer 18

a simultaneous discharge of firearms

Question 19

sequester

Answer 19

to requisition and confiscate (property)

Question 20

sortie

Answer 20

an armed attack make from a place surrounded by enemy forces

Question 21

subsequent

Answer 21

being, occurring, or carries out at a time after something else

Question 22

tragedy

Answer 22

a disastrous event

Question 23

unsolicited

Answer 23

done without obtaining permission