Multiple choice general knowledge What word does the following definition describe? A checking or restraining element. Furfuraceous Detente Kibosh Gack Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation 'Kibosh' means to stop or restrain something, as in 'put the kibosh on' (put an end to). Furfuraceous means powdery. Detente is tension reduction. Gack is an exclamation. Kibosh is the checking/restraining element.