In the midst of a terrorist-induced crisis the United States has declared martial law. Privatized defense forces and a state-of-the-art drone patrol system now monitor citizens and locate any new terrorist activities.
-esque \-esque\ [F., fr. It. -isco. Cf. -ish.] A suffix of certain words from the French, Italian, and Spanish. It denotes manner or style; like; as, arabesque, after the manner of the Arabs.
Definition of mock for English Language Learners. : 1  to laugh at or make fun of (someone or something) especially by copying an action or a way of behaving or speaking. : 2  to criticize and laugh at (someone or something) for being bad, worthless, or unimportant.