ELA 4

Question 1

Berserk

Answer 1

In a state of violent or destructive rage; frenzied

Question 2

Jubilee

Answer 2

A joyous celebration especially of a special anniversary

Question 3

Juggernaut

Answer 3

a massive and inescapable force or object that crushes whatever is in its path

Question 4

Kowtow

Answer 4

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission; to bow or act in subservient manner

Question 5

Maelstrom

Answer 5

whirlpool; turmoil; agitated state of mind

Question 6

Mecca

Answer 6

: a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest. a mecca for shoppers.

Question 7

Nabob

Answer 7

a wealthy, influential person

Question 8

Saga

Answer 8

shrewd; wise; long story, prose narrative

Question 9

Shibboleth

Answer 9

a custom or phrase distinctive of a particular group, class, etc.
Example: any in-group word or phrase that can distinguish members from outsiders.

Question 10

Trek

Answer 10

to travel or migrate, esp. slowly or with great difficulty

Question 11

Adjunct

Answer 11

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it holding an inferior position; an assistant

Question 12

Amalgamate

Answer 12

to combine; to mix together

Question 13

Contiguous

Answer 13

side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time

Question 14

Diffuse

Answer 14

Spread widely, disseminate; dispersed, widely spread out, or wordy and going off-topic (adj)
Example: Cig some diffuses in hair

Question 15

Diverge

Answer 15

to vary; go in different directions from the same point

Question 16

Parity

Answer 16

equality

Question 17

Periphery

Answer 17

a boundary line; perimeter; an outside surface

Question 18

Synergy

Answer 18

the combined force of two distinct elements that is more powerful then each alone.

Question 19

Transcend

Answer 19

to rise above or beyond, exceed

Question 20

Unison

Answer 20

all together

Question 21

Adumbrate

Answer 21

Give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only partially; obscure; sketch out in vague way

Question 22

Arcane

Answer 22

known or understood by only a few; obscure, secret

Question 23

Covert

Answer 23

Secret; hidden

Question 24

Educe

Answer 24

to draw or bring out

Question 25

Fathom

Answer 25

(v.) to understand, get to the bottom of

Question 26

Impervious

Answer 26

Impenetrable

Question 27

Limpid

Answer 27

clear; transparent

Question 28

Manifest

Answer 28

Obvious; very clear; evident

Question 29

Nebulous

Answer 29

Hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

Question 30

Translucent

Answer 30

Partially transparent