Above And Beyond Vocab

Question 1

Plausible (adj.)

Answer 1

Reasonable or believable

Ex: Her excuse was plausible.

Question 2

Altitude (n.)

Answer 2

The measurement of how high something is above a particular point
Ex: The planes altitude was dropping

Question 3

Expendable (adj.)

Answer 3

Not necessary; easily replaced

Ex: Your life is not expendable.

Question 4

Grievous (adj.)

Answer 4

Describing something that causes grief, suffering, or pain

Ex: The argument was grievous.

Question 5

Proficient (adj.)

Answer 5

Describing someone who is skilled in a particular area; talented and skilled.
Ex: She was proficient at typing.

Question 6

Monitor (n.)(v.)

Answer 6

N: A device or person who checks closely to see how something is doing
V: To watch or check on something over a period of time
Ex: She was told to monitor her younger brothers.

Question 7

Vie (v.)

Answer 7

To compete for something

Question 8

Envision (v.)

Answer 8

To picture something in your mind, especially about something in the future

Question 9

Expanse (n.)

Answer 9

A wide area or stretch

Question 10

Frivolous (adj.)

Answer 10

Lighthearted, silly, or unimportant; without a serious purpose

Question 11

Rigorous (adj.)

Answer 11

Something that is very strict, demanding, or difficult

Question 12

Safeguard (n.) (v.)

Answer 12

N: A precaution, protection, or defense
V: To guard, protect or secure