Chapter 9

Question 1

Auxiliary

Answer 1

Giving assistance or support. Adj. Helper, aid. Noun.

Question 2

Candid

Answer 2

Frank, sincere, impartial. Adj.

Question 3

Cubicle

Answer 3

Small room or compartment. Noun.

Question 4

Drudgery

Answer 4

Work that is hard and tiresome. Noun.

Question 5

Envoy

Answer 5

Representative or messenger. Noun.

Question 6

Escalate

Answer 6

Elevate, increase in intensity. Verb.

Question 7

Expedient

Answer 7

Means to an end. Noun. Useful. Adj.

Question 8

Feign

Answer 8

Pretend. Verb.

Question 9

Flair

Answer 9

Natural quality, talent, distinctive style. Noun.

Question 10

Grievous

Answer 10

Causing sorrow or pain, serious. Adj.

Question 11

Heterogeneous

Answer 11

Composed of different kinds, diverse. Adj.

Question 12

Horde

Answer 12

Vast number of people. Noun.

Question 13

Impel

Answer 13

Force, drive forward. Verb.

Question 14

Incredulous

Answer 14

Disbelieving, skeptical. Adj.

Question 15

Inscribe

Answer 15

Write or engrave. Verb.

Question 16

Monologue

Answer 16

Speech by one actor, long talk by one person. Noun.

Question 17

Prognosis

Answer 17

Forecast of probable course and outcome of a disease or situation. Noun.

Question 18

Rasping

Answer 18

With a harsh, grating sound. Adj. A harsh sound. Noun.

Question 19

Repugnant

Answer 19

Offensive, disagreeable. Adj.

Question 20

Scuttle

Answer 20

Sink a ship, get rid of something in a decisive way, scurry. Verb. A pail. Noun.