Lesson 10

Question 1

amputate

Answer 1

v. to cut off a body part, especially by surgery

Question 2

Aptitude

Answer 2

n. a natural talent

Question 3

Beneficiary

Answer 3

n. one who benefits or gains an advantage from something

Question 4

Boon

Answer 4

n. a welcome gift or blessing

Question 5

Commiserate

Answer 5

v. to feel or express sorrow or compassion for; to sympathize

Question 6

Garner

Answer 6

v. to collect or gather; to acquire or obtain

Question 7

Gratis

Answer 7

adj. without payment; free of charge

Question 8

Incapacitate

Answer 8

v. to make helpless or incapable

Question 9

inception

Answer 9

n. the beginning of an action or process

Question 10

Magnanimous

Answer 10

adj. generous, unselfish, or forgiving

Question 11

Myriad

Answer 11

n. a very large number
adj. very many

Question 12

Practicable

Answer 12

adj. 1. capable of being done; feasible
2. usable

Question 13

Remunerate

Answer 13

v. to pay or reward

Question 14

Solicit

Answer 14

v. to ask for in a formal way

Question 15

Trite

Answer 15

adj. used so much that it is no longer fresh or now