English Vocab #7

Question 1

cherub

Answer 1

a winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God.

s:angel
a:devil

Question 2

latent

Answer 2

existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
s:inactive
a: active

Question 3

rift

Answer 3

an opening made by splitting or separation
s: split
a: close

Question 4

sterling

Answer 4

excellent or valuable.
s:exceptional
a: poor

Question 5

slipshod

Answer 5

characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.
s: careless
a: careful

Question 6

unsurp

Answer 6

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
s:take-over
a: release

Question 7

cynical

Answer 7

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

s:distrustful
a:believe

Question 8

facilitate

Answer 8

make (an action or process) easy or easier.

s: ease
a: impede

Question 9

diffident

Answer 9

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

s:shy
a: confident

Question 10

ambiguity

Answer 10

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
s: vagueness
a:transprancy