Book 7 - LESSON 18

Question 1

Spurn

Answer 1

To refuse in a scornful way.

Question 2

Covet

Answer 2

1. To have a strong and envious desire for, especially for something belonging to another.

(Coveted) Greatly prized; highly desired.

Question 3

Perceive

Answer 3

1. To become aware of through the senses, especially the sense of sight.
2. To take information through the mind.

(Perception) The act of perceiving or the thing being perceived.

Question 4

Overwhelm

Answer 4

1. To defeat utterly and completely.
2. To deeply affect the mind or emotions of.
3. To upset; turn over.

(Overwhelming) Great in strength or effect.

Question 5

Formidable

Answer 5

1. Causing fear or apprehension.
2. Difficult.

Question 6

Prospective

Answer 6

Expected or likely to happen or become.

Question 7

Oppress

Answer 7

1. To weigh down with worry.
2. To keep down by severe and unjust use of force.

(Oppression) The act or state of being oppressed.

(Oppressive) Very harsh or burdensome.

Question 8

Momentous

Answer 8

Very important.

Question 9

Ghetto

Answer 9

A section of a city occupied by a minority group of people, usually because of poverty or social pressure.

Question 10

Theme

Answer 10

1. A dominant idea. as in art. literature, or music; a topic or subject.
2. A short essay on a single subject.
3. A series of musical notes on which variations are made; a melody that is associated with a film or television show.

Question 11

Bigot

Answer 11

One who is not tolerant of those people who are different in some way; a prejudiced person.

(Bigotry) The intolerant attitude or behaviour of such a person.

Question 12

Deceased

Answer 12

1. Dead
2. (with here) One who has died recently.

Question 13

Acclaim

Answer 13

1. To praise strongly or applaud loudly.
2. Strong praise or loud applause; approval.

Question 14

Premiere

Answer 14

The first showing of a play, film, etc.

Question 15

Staunch

Answer 15

Faithful; true; strong.