English 11 List 5

Question 1

Apathetic

Answer 1

(adj) no emotion
synonyms: uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, unmoved, uninvolved, disinterested, unemotional, emotionless, dispassionate, lukewarm, unmotivated, halfhearted

Question 2

Asylum

Answer 2

(noun) safe place

synonyms: refuge, sanctuary, shelter, safety, protection, security, immunity

Question 3

Benign

Answer 3

(adj) good, kind, gentle

synonyms: kindly, kind, warmhearted, good-natured, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable

Question 4

Biased

Answer 4

(noun) prejudice, take a side

synonyms: preconceived idea, preconception, prejudgment

Question 5

Brittle

Answer 5

(adj) fragile

synonyms: breakable, easily broken

Question 6

Brusque

Answer 6

(adj) abrupt, blunt

synonyms: curt, abrupt, blunt, short, sharp, terse, peremptory, gruff;

Question 7

Camaraderie

Answer 7

(noun) brotherhood

synonyms: friendship, comradeship, fellowship, companionship, fraternity

Question 8

Capricious

Answer 8

(adj) unpredictable, change

synonyms: fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, mercurial, volatile, unpredictable,

Question 9

Maverick

Answer 9

(noun) rebel, non-conformist that can be harmful for everyone.

Question 10

Caustic

Answer 10

(adj) harsh

synonyms: sarcastic, cutting, biting, mordant, sharp, bitter

Question 11

Convoluted

Answer 11

(adj) twisted

synonyms: complicated, complex, involved, elaborate,

Question 12

Diligent

Answer 12

(verb) constant in effort, to accomplish

synonyms: industrious, hard-working, assiduous, conscientious

Question 13

Disdain

Answer 13

(verb) to look down on, unworthy
synonyms: contempt, scorn, scornfulness, disrespect
antonyms: respect

Question 14

Pervasive

Answer 14

(verb) spread throughout

synonyms: prevalent, pervading, permeating, extensive

Question 15

Cantankerous

Answer 15

(adj) disagreeable, bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative