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english 10H ToTC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| coercion | persuading someone to do something by use of force or threats (noun) Synonym- intimidation, constraint, compulsion |
| postilion | one who rides as a guide on the left side of one of the horses attached to a coach (noun) |
| trident | three pronged spear (noun) |
| inscrutable | impossible to understand (adjective) |
| mire | troublesome situation |
| blunderbuss | short barreled gun with a flared muzzle (noun) |
| potentate | monarch or ruler (noun) |
| despoiled | steal valuable possessions (verb) |
| lethargy | lack of energy (noun) |
| atrocious | horrifyingly wicked (adjective) |
| myriads | countless number of persons or things (noun) |
| modicum | small quantity of something valuable (noun) |
| admonitory | giving a warning (adjective) |
| injunction | authorative warning (noun) |
| oblivion | state of being unaware (noun) |
| obliterate | utterly destroy (verb) |
| expeditiously | with speed and efficiency (adverb) |
| laudable | deserving praise and commendations (adjective) |
| surmounted | overcome an obstacle (verb) |
| consignment | batch of goods delivered to someone/ the act of delivering to another (noun) |
| rank | foul (adjective) |
| ubiquitous | found everywhere (adjective) |