Lesson 1

Question 1

percussion

Answer 1

Noun

1. The sharp striking of one thing agains another.
2. Instruments that make a sound when struck

Question 2

perennial

Answer 2

Adjective

1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time
2. Continuing regularly
3. Living longer than two years, said especially of plant’s

Question 3

permeate

Answer 3

Verb

1. To penetrate through spaces; to spread throughout

Question 4

persevere

Answer 4

Verb

To hold fast to a task or purpose despite handicaps or obstacles

Question 5

defer

Answer 5

Verb

1. To postpone; to delay
2. To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another

Question 6

dilatory

Answer 6

Adjective

Tending to delay or to postpone

Question 7

elation

Answer 7

Noun

Excited feelings of pride, triumph, or happiness

Question 8

infer

Answer 8

Verb

1. To use available evidence to form a conclusion
2. To guess

Question 9

contend

Answer 9

Verb

1. To engage in a quarrel, a struggle, or rivalry
2. To assert; to put forward in argument

Question 10

intent

Answer 10

Noun

Purpose