Lesson 14

Question 1

A person, thing, or agent that causes or speeds up a reaction or change without itself being changed;mechanism; vehicle; means

Answer 1

Catalyst

Question 2

Vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people; terminology; lingo

Answer 2

Jargon

Question 3

Showing sound judgement; sensible, wise, careful

Answer 3

Judicious

Question 4

A minor weakness in character; fault; shortcoming

Answer 4

Foible

Question 5

The act of blessing

Answer 5

Benediction

Question 6

Trivial; silly; inconsequential; vain

Answer 6

Frivolous

Question 7

Liveliness; willingness; eagerness; enthusiasm; readiness; zeal

Answer 7

Alacrity

Question 8

To make a God of; to look upon or worship as a god; idolize; worship

Answer 8

Deify

Question 9

Bloody and extensive slaughter; bloodshed; slaughter

Answer 9

Carnage

Question 10

To push into motion; urge; force; propel; drive

Answer 10

Impel

Question 11

An inscription on a tombstone; a brief comment about a deceased person

Answer 11

epitaph

Question 12

To persist in talking continuously (on or about something); ramble; complain

Answer 12

Harp

Question 13

Of or relating to the side; sideways

Answer 13

Lateral

Question 14

Pale; faint of color; colorless

Answer 14

Pallid

Question 15

Acting suddenly without thought; impulsive; rash

Answer 15

Impetuous