English 2-2

Question 1

acme

Answer 1

noun-peak; highest point

Question 2

allusion;

Answer 2

noun-a reference to; a casual mention

Question 3

antithesis;

Answer 3

noun-opposite or contrasting thought or idea

Question 4

balm;

Answer 4

noun-something soothing to the mind, and comforting

Question 5

breach;

Answer 5

noun - a gap; a violation; to break

Question 6

circumspect;

Answer 6

adjective-cautions; careful

Question 7

contiguous;

Answer 7

adjective - touching at an edge or boundary

Question 8

defunct;

Answer 8

adjective-inactive; not functioning; lifeless

Question 9

diminutive;

Answer 9

adjective/noun - (ad) small; miniature

Question 10

embellish;

Answer 10

verb-to improve or expand by adding ornament or detail

Question 11

euphemism;

Answer 11

noun-agreeable word or phrase used in place of a harsh or distasteful one

Question 12

fidelity;

Answer 12

noun-faithfulness; accuracy; integrity

Question 13

grizzled;

Answer 13

adjective-gray or partly gray

Question 14

imminent;

Answer 14

adjective-about to happen; on the verge of taking place; nearing

Question 15

incarcerate;

Answer 15

verb-to imprison; to lock up in a jail

Question 16

inane;

Answer 16

adjective- lacking sense or meaning; silly; foolish

Question 17

introverted;

Answer 17

adjective- withdrawn into oneself; self-absorbed; secretive

Question 18

legacy;

Answer 18

noun- an inheritance; a gift made by a last will; something left behind

Question 19

malaise;

Answer 19

adjective- feeling of physical or mental uneasiness or weakness

Question 20

morose;

Answer 20

gloomy; sad