Lesson 13

Question 1

Blandishments

Answer 1

n. (often plural) that which is intended to coax or persuade; flattery; an allurement

Question 2

Deprecate

Answer 2

v. to criticize or express disapproval of

v. to represent as of little value

Question 3

Discomfit

Answer 3

v. to make uneasy by confusing or embarrassing a person

Question 4

Meteoric

Answer 4

adj. coming into existence swiftly, suddenly, brightly, like a meteor

Question 5

Overbearing

Answer 5

adj. acting in an arrogant, domineering way

Question 6

Precocity

Answer 6

adj. showing exceptionally early development of abilities

Question 7

Proffer

Answer 7

v. to offer for acceptance or consideration

n. an offer

Question 8

Remonstrate

Answer 8

v. to say in protest; to raise an objection

Question 9

Rift

Answer 9

n. a split or crack

n. a break in friendly relations

Question 10

Solicitous

Answer 10

adj. showing interest and care; concerned

Question 11

Succinct

Answer 11

adj. expressed clearly and in few words; concise

Question 12

Sylvan

Answer 12

adj. having to do with trees or wooded areas

Question 13

Trepidation

Answer 13

n. apprehension; dread

Question 14

Untoward

Answer 14

adj. not favorable; unlucky

Question 15

Virtuoso

Answer 15

n. a person with great skill in some art, especially music

adj. done with great skill and dash