Wordly Wise 3000 Book 10-Lesson 12

Question 1

Aftermath

Answer 1

A consequence or result, often a negative one.

Question 2

Aphorism

Answer 2

A short statement of truth or principle; an adage.

Question 3

Catharsis

Answer 3

A releasing of the emotions, often through the arts, that brings about spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension.

Question 4

Cohort

Answer 4

1. A group that is moving or working together.
2. One who assists another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice.

Question 5

Culpable

Answer 5

Deserving blame or censure.

Question 6

Diabolical

Answer 6

Devilish; wicked or evil.

Question 7

Enormity

Answer 7

1. The state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous.
2. The state or quality of being huge, immense.

Question 8

Gibe

Answer 8

1. To utter taunting, sarcastic words.
2. A taunting, scornful remark.

Question 9

Innocuous

Answer 9

Harmless; unlikely to offend.

Question 10

Necessitate

Answer 10

To require; to make necessary.

Question 11

Odyssey

Answer 11

1. A long, adventurous journey.
2. An intellectual or spiritual quest.

Question 12

Partisan

Answer 12

1. A strong supporter or advocate.
2. An armed fighter opposed to an occupying army.
3. Strongly biased in favor of a particular party, cause, or position.

Question 13

Posterity

Answer 13

A person’s descendants; future generations.

Question 14

Premeditated

Answer 14

Fully planned beforehand; deliberate.

Question 15

Scurrilous

Answer 15

Vulgar; coarsely abusive.