WW 10

Question 1

Amnesia (bucky)

Answer 1

1. a loss of memory, usually caused by shock or injury.

2. a gap in one’s memory.

Question 2

Appease

Answer 2

1. to bring to a state of peace or quiet.

2. to pacify an adversary, often by making concessions.

Question 3

Attrition (starving and bullying)

Answer 3

1. a gradual reduction in numbers or loss of strength. starving.
2. a weakening resulting from pressure or harassment. bullying

Question 4

Debacle (crusades)

Answer 4

a sudden collapse, downfall, or failure.

Question 5

Defoliate (anti-green)

Answer 5

to strip a plant of leaves, thereby damaging or destroying it.

Question 6

Equestrian (secretariat)

Answer 6

having to do with horseback riding.

Question 7

Expunge (snap)

Answer 7

to obliterate or erase completely.

Question 8

Hackneyed (executive order)

Answer 8

commonplace; trite; lacking force or significance because of overuse.

Question 9

Opprobrium

Answer 9

scornful treatment or contempt, especially as a result of disgraceful behavior.

Question 10

Proviso (cqr)

Answer 10

a statement that makes a condition, qualification, or restriction.

Question 11

Sully (stb)

Answer 11

to soil, tarnish, or besmirch.

Question 12

Tactile (textile)

Answer 12

relating to or perceptible by the sense of touch.

Question 13

Upbraid

Answer 13

to scold or criticize severely; to find fault with.

Question 14

Verdant (vibrant)

Answer 14

green with vegetation; covered with green plants.

Question 15

Vertex (apex)

Answer 15

the point opposite and farthest form the base; summit.