general vocab 7

Question 1

reliant (on)

Answer 1

to depend on someone or something

I don’t want to be reliant on anybody.

Question 2

omission(n)

Answer 2

something that has not been included but should have been

There are some serious omissions in the book.

Question 3

devastate(v)

Answer 3

to destroy or damage something very badly

A recent hurricane devastated the city.

Question 4

scarce (adj)

Answer 4

rare or not available in large amounts

scarce resources

Question 5

adequate(adj)

Answer 5

enough

I didn’t have adequate time to prepare.

Question 6

abundant(adj)

Answer 6

existing in large quantities

Question 7

plenty(adj)

Answer 7

easily as much or as many as you need

There is plenty of evidence to support her claim

Question 8

arise(v)

Answer 8

If a problem arises, it starts to happen.

Question 9

tremble(v)

Answer 9

to shake slightly, especially because you are nervous, frightened, or cold
My hands were trembling so much I could hardly hold the pen.

Question 10

solidify(v)

Answer 10

If a liquid solidifies, it becomes solid.

Question 11

shrink(v)

Answer 11

to become smaller, or to make something smaller