Words with Multiple Meanings

Question 1

Arrest

Answer 1

(v.) to bring to a stop; halt

Question 2

Gravity

Answer 2

(n.) a serious situation or problem

Question 3

Precipitate

Answer 3

(n.) a result or outcome of an action

Question 4

Relief

Answer 4

(n.) elevation of a land surface

Question 5

Check

Answer 5

(v.) to restrain; halt; hold back; contain

Question 6

Flag

Answer 6

(v.) to become weak, feeble, or spiritless; to lose interest

Question 7

Discriminating

Answer 7

(adj.) characterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; refined taste

Question 8

Eclipse

Answer 8

(v.) to overshadow; outshine; surpass

Question 9

Coin

Answer 9

(v.) to devise a new word or phrase

Question 10

Stock

Answer 10

(n.) a stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film

Question 11

Currency

Answer 11

(n.) general acceptance or use; prevalence; an idea that is becoming widespread

Question 12

Bent

Answer 12

(adj.) a strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination

Question 13

Court

Answer 13

(v.) to attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group

Question 14

Negotiate

Answer 14

(v.) to successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain

Question 15

Temper

Answer 15

(v.) to soften; moderate; mitigate

Question 16

Pedestrian

Answer 16

(adj.) undistinguished; ordinary; conventional

Question 17

Cavalier

Answer 17

(n.) an arrogant attitude; a haughty disregard for others

Question 18

Sanction

Answer 18

(n.) an official approval/disapproval for an action

Question 19

Compromise

Answer 19

(v.) to reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize a place at risk

Question 20

Channel

Answer 20

(v.) to direct or guide along a desired course