English 9 Unit 13 Vocabulary

Question 1

antipathy

Answer 1

(n) a strong dislike, hostile feeling

Question 2

applicable

Answer 2

(adj) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Question 3

asset

Answer 3

(n) something of value; a resource; an advantage

Question 4

beset

Answer 4

(v) to attack form all sides; to surround, hem in;

adj, part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels

Question 5

compassion

Answer 5

(n) sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Question 6

decorum

Answer 6

(n) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

(n) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Question 8

exuberant

Answer 8

(adj) high spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, excessive, abundant

Question 9

facsimile

Answer 9

(n) an exact copy

Question 10

imbibe

Answer 10

(v) to drink; to take in, absorb

Question 11

implacable

Answer 11

(adj) not to satisfied or pacified; unyielding

Question 12

infintesimal

Answer 12

(adj) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Question 13

innocuous

Answer 13

(adj) harmless, inoffensive, insignificant

Question 14

militate

Answer 14

(v) to have effect or force on or against someone or something; fight against

Question 15

patent

Answer 15

(n) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
(v) to arrange or obtain such rights
(adj) plain, open to view; copyrighted

Question 16

prowess

Answer 16

(n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Question 17

sedate

Answer 17

(adj) quiet, settled, sober

(v) to administer a tranquilizer

Question 18

stentorian

Answer 18

(adj) extremely loud

Question 19

stipulate

Answer 19

(v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

Question 20

ultimatum

Answer 20

(n) a final proposal or statement of conditions