Lesson 12

Question 0

Aphorism

Answer 0

A short statement of truth or principle; an adage

Question 1

Aftermath

Answer 1

A consequence or result, often a negative one

Question 2

Catharsis

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Cohort

Answer 3

1. A group that is moving or working together

2. One who assists another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice

Question 4

Culpable

Answer 4

Deserving blame or censure

Question 5

Diabolical

Answer 5

Devilish; wicked or evil

Question 6

Enormity

Answer 6

1. The state or quality of being monstrous or outrageous

2. The state or quality of being huge, immense

Question 7

Gibe

Answer 7

1. To utter taunting, sarcastic words

2. A taunting, scornful remark

Question 8

Innocuous

Answer 8

Harmless; unlikely to offend

Question 9

Necessitate

Answer 9

To require; to make necessary

Question 10

Odyssey

Answer 10

1. A long, adventurous, journey

2. An intellectual or spiritual quest

Question 11

Partisan

Answer 11

1. A strong supporter or advocate

2. And armed fighter opposed to an occupying army

Question 12

Posterity

Answer 12

A persons descendants; future generations

Question 13

Premeditated

Answer 13

Fully planned beforehand; deliberate

Question 14

Scurrilous

Answer 14

Vulgate; coarsest abusive