Book 7 - LESSON 11

Question 1

Ballast

Answer 1

Heavy material used to make a ship steady or control the rising and falling of it.

Question 2

Buoyant

Answer 2

1. Able to float.
2. Cheerful and carefree.

(Buoyancy) Ability to float.

Question 3

Clamber

Answer 3

To climb awkwardly.

Question 4

Detach

Answer 4

1. To separate from.

(Detached) Not connected.

3. Lacking concern; not taking sides.

Question 5

Eerie

Answer 5

Causing uneasiness; strange or mysterious.

Question 6

Fathom

Answer 6

1. A length of six feet, used in measuring the depth of water.
2. To figure out; to understand.

Question 7

Pique

Answer 7

1. To arouse or excite.
2. A feeling or resentment caused by being ignored, insulted, ect.

Question 8

Probe

Answer 8

1. To poke or prod.
2. To examine closely.
3. A long, slender instrument used to look closely at a wound or part of the body.
4. A thorough investigation.

Question 9

Realize

Answer 9

1. To be aware of.
2. To bring into being; to make happen.

Question 10

Rupture

Answer 10

1. To split or break.
2. Break or tear apart by force.

3.The breaking of a friendly relationship.

Question 11

Sphere

Answer 11

1. A ball or globe.
2. An area of power, influence, or activity.

(Spherical) Of or relating to the shape of the sphere.

Question 12

Submerge

Answer 12

1. To go underwater.
2. To put underwater or cover with water.

Question 13

Tedious

Answer 13

1. Seeming to go on for a long time; boring.

(Tedium) Boredom.

Question 14

Ultimate

Answer 14

1. Final.

2.The greatest possible; maximum.

Question 15

Unscathed

Answer 15

Completely unharmed.