Wordly Wise Lesson 19

Question 1

culminate

–culmination

Answer 1

v. to reach or bring to the highest point

- -n. the result of a sustained effort; the high point or climax

Question 2

engulf

Answer 2

v. to swallow up by covering completely; to overwhelm

Question 3

feasible

Answer 3

adj. able to be done; possibly or likely

Question 4

glut

Answer 4

n. a much larger supply than is needed
v. 1. to supply a much larger amount than is needed
2. to eat or consume to excess

Question 5

havoc

Answer 5

n. 1. widespread destruction or devastation

2. great confusion

Question 6

impregnable

Answer 6

adj. impossible to attack successfully

Question 7

indefatigable

Answer 7

adj. not easily tired; tireless

Question 8

onslaught

Answer 8

n. a fierce attack

Question 9

phenomenon

–phenomenal

Answer 9

n. 1. any fact or event that can be observed or described
2. an unusual fact, event, or person
- -adj. extraordinary; very unusual

Question 10

picturesque

Answer 10

adj. like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at

Question 11

simultaneous

Answer 11

adj. happening at the same time

Question 12

sipulate

Answer 12

v. to require as part of an agreement or contract

Question 13

susceptible

Answer 13

adj. open or subject to; easily influenced or affected by

Question 14

wrest

Answer 14

v. 1. to pull away from with a twist

2. to take by force or as if by force

Question 15

bulwark

Answer 15

n. 1. wall-like structure used as a defense

2. a person or thing that protects or defends