Lesson 14

Question 1

Averse

Answer 1

Referring to a feeling of avoidance and dislike

Adj

Question 2

Ingenious

Answer 2

Marked by inventive skill and imagination; extremely clever

Adj

Question 3

Ingenuous

Answer 3

Unable to deceive; openly straightforward

Adj

Question 4

Persecute

Answer 4

To continuously mistreat or be cruel to someone; to annoy persistently
Verb

Question 5

Prosecute

Answer 5

A. To bring action against, in a court if law
B. To continue an activity until it is completed
Verb

Question 6

Quorum

Answer 6

The minimum number of people who must be present to make a decision
Noun

Question 7

Quota

Answer 7

A. The amount of goods assigned to a person; an allotment
B. A number or percentage, espically of people, that represents an upper limit or a required minimum
Noun

Question 8

Respectfully

Answer 8

With regard and esteem; politely

Adverb

Question 9

Respectively

Answer 9

Referring to one thing or person in the order give

Adverb

Question 10

Adverse

Answer 10

Opposing; contrary to one’s interests; harmful or unfavorable
Adj