Vocab. 8 Lesson 19

Question 1

bulwark

Answer 1

a wall-like structure used as a defense. a person or thing that protects or defends

Question 2

culminate

Answer 2

to reach or bring to the highest point. the result of a sustained effort; the high point or climax

Question 3

engulf

Answer 3

to swallow up by covering completely; to overwhelm

Question 4

feasible

Answer 4

able to be done; possibly or likely

Question 5

glut

Answer 5

a much larger supply than is needed. to supply a much larger amount than is needed. to eat or consume to excess

Question 6

havoc

Answer 6

widespread destruction or devastation. great confusion

Question 7

impregnable

Answer 7

impossible to attack successfully

Question 8

indefatigable

Answer 8

not easily made tired; tireless

Question 9

onslaught

Answer 9

a fierce attack

Question 10

phenomenon

Answer 10

any fact or event that can be observed or described. an unusual fact, event , or person. extraordinary; very unusual

Question 11

picturesque

Answer 11

like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at

Question 12

simultaneous

Answer 12

happening or existing at the same time

Question 13

stipulate

Answer 13

to require as part of an agreement or contract

Question 14

susceptible

Answer 14

open or subject to; easily influenced or affected by

Question 15

wrest

Answer 15

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