Chapter 4 - V

Question 1

tenaciously

Answer 1

with a firm hold of something; closely.

Question 2

obsequious

Answer 2

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.

Question 3

inadvertently

Answer 3

without intention; accidentally.

Question 4

doggedly

Answer 4

in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence.

Question 5

sycophant

Answer 5

a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage

Question 6

idiosyncratic

Answer 6

relating to a peculiarity or individuality.

Question 7

incomprehensible

Answer 7

not able to be understood; not intelligible.

Question 8

flabbergast

Answer 8

surprise someone greatly; astonish.

Question 9

impossible

Answer 9

not able to occur, exist, or be done.

Question 10

confound

Answer 10

cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations.

Question 11

dismaying

Answer 11

causing concern and distress.

Question 12

enlighten

Answer 12

give someone greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.

Question 13

gauche

Answer 13

lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.

Question 14

eccentric

Answer 14

unconventional and slightly strange.

Question 15

prosperous

Answer 15

successful in material terms; flourishing financially.

Question 16

affluent

Answer 16

having a great deal of money; wealthy.

Question 17

uncouth

Answer 17

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

Question 18

abridge

Answer 18

shorten a piece of writing without losing the sense.

Question 19

moderate

Answer 19

make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Question 20

amalgamate

Answer 20

combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

Question 21

undermine

Answer 21

erode the base or foundation of a rock formation.

Question 22

galvanize

Answer 22

shock or excite someone into taking action.

Question 23

temper

Answer 23

a person’s state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.

Question 24

deify

Answer 24

worship, regard, or treat someone or something as a god.

Question 25

depict

Answer 25

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.

Question 26

denigrate

Answer 26

criticize unfairly; disparage.

Question 27

mirror

Answer 27

show a reflection of.

Question 28

defame

Answer 28

damage the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Question 29

distort

Answer 29

pull or twist out of shape.