English 11

Question 1

Disintegrate

Answer 1

to decay; decompose; break up

Question 2

Sporadic

Answer 2

periodic; random; happening at irregular intervals

Question 3

Punctilious

Answer 3

painstaking; meticulous; strict attention to minute details

Question 4

Disconcerting

Answer 4

confusing; disturbing; causing emotional disturbance

Question 5

Retribution

Answer 5

something justly deserved; taking revenge or correcting a wrong

Question 6

Sinister

Answer 6

evil; bad; wicked

Question 7

Juxtaposition

Answer 7

placing two or more things side by side to emphasize the link or contrast

Question 8

Succulent

Answer 8

juicy; rich in desirable qualities

Question 9

Obliged

Answer 9

to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service

Question 10

Defunct

Answer 10

no longer in effect or use; not operating or functioning

Question 11

Obstinate

Answer 11

stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion, or course of action; stubborn

Question 12

Vestige

Answer 12

a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence

Question 13

Nebulous

Answer 13

hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

Question 14

Disarray

Answer 14

disorder; confusion

Question 15

Garnish

Answer 15

to provide or supply with something ornamental; to adorn or decorate

Question 16

Scrutinize

Answer 16

to examine in detail with careful or critical attention