Chapter 41 - 44

Question 1

Because of a family ‘feud’, they did not see each other for a decade.

Answer 1

a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate

Question 2

…a highly ‘malignant’ form of cancer, detrimental to his well being…

Answer 2

evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious

passionately and relentlessly malevolent

Question 3

They ‘ascribed’ their stunning military victory to the meticulous preparation beforehand.

Answer 3

to refer/attribute to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing

Question 4

The approaching hurricane is sure to be a ‘calamity’ that will affect the lives of millions.

Answer 4

a state/event of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune or loss

Question 5

Some say that we must go through many ‘vicissitudes’ in life to become a stronger person.

Answer 5

1. the quality or state of being changeable : mutability

2. a fluctuation of state or condition; a change of circumstances or fortune

Question 6

Computers are everywhere and have become ‘ubiquitous’ in everyday modern life.

Answer 6

existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread

Question 7

Our ‘erudite’ instructor was able to answer every question asked by our class.

Answer 7

having or showing profound knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition

Question 8

To be an astronaut, you must be an ‘intrepid’ person who craves adventure and risk.

Answer 8

characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance

Question 9

The conductor’s wild, ‘magniloquent’ motions intensified the influx of volume.

Answer 9

speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner

Question 10

He could no longer endure the study with that dull and ‘arid’ textbook.

Answer 10

excessively dry

Question 11

Until all of the countries ‘ratify’ the peace treaty, the war will continue.

Answer 11

to approve and sanction formally : confirm

Question 12

Can you identify the ‘antecedent’ that led to Jane’s emotional breakdown?

Answer 12

a preceding event, condition, or cause : predecessor

Question 13

Since James arrived at the doctor’s office an hour early, he decided to ‘loiter’ outside for a while.

Answer 13

to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle