chapter 15

Question 1

elapse

Answer 1

to pass or go by, typically in reference to time.

Question 2

fluent

Answer 2

the ability to speak or write a language easily and accurately, with smoothness and confidence.

Question 2

evasive

Answer 2

describes someone or something that avoids giving a direct response or avoids confrontation.

Question 3

futile

Answer 3

describes something that is incapable of producing any useful result, typically because it is pointless or ineffective.

Question 4

harass

Answer 4

persistently bother, pester, or torment someone, often in a hostile or annoying manner.

Question 5

infer

Answer 5

conclude information based on evidence or reasoning rather than explicit statements.

Question 6

lethal

Answer 6

something that is capable of causing death, often referring to a substance, weapon, or situation.

Question 7

obsession

Answer 7

an intense, often irrational preoccupation with something or someone, dominating one’s thoughts or actions.

Question 8

ordeal

Answer 8

a difficult or painful experience, often a test of endurance or resilience.

Question 9

persistent

Answer 9

escribes someone or something that continues firmly or obstinately in a course of action, despite difficulty or opposition.