Lesson 10

Question 1

amnesia

Answer 1

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

2. A gap in one’s memory

Question 2

appease

Answer 2

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

2. To pacify an adversary, often by making concessions

Question 3

attrition

Answer 3

n. 1. A gradual reduction in numbers or loss of strength

2. A weakening resulting from pressure or harassment

Question 4

debacle

Answer 4

n. A sudden collapse, downfall, or failure

Question 5

defoliate

Answer 5

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

Question 6

equestrian

Answer 6

adj. Having to do with horseback riding

n. One who rides on horseback

Question 7

expunge

Answer 7

v. To obliterate or erase completely

Question 8

hackneyed

Answer 8

adj. Commonplace; trite; lacking force or significance because of overuse

Question 9

opprobrium

Answer 9

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

Question 10

proviso

Answer 10

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

Question 11

sully

Answer 11

v. To soil, or besmirch

Question 12

tactile

Answer 12

adj. Relating to or perceptible by the sense of touch

Question 13

upbraid

Answer 13

v. To scold or criticize severely; to find fault with

Question 14

verdant

Answer 14

adj. Green with vegetation; covered with green plants

Question 15

vertex

Answer 15

n. The point opposite and farthest from the base; summit