Lesson 17

Question 1

agitate

Answer 1

v. to shake or move; to cause worry
syn. disturb
n. agitation
n. agitator

The fact that she had not arrived by midnight agitated her parents.
He was known as a political agitator.

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Question 2

comply

Answer 2

v. to agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards
syn. acquiesce
adj. compliant
n. compliance

A well-trained dog will comply when told to sit.
Students must maintain a B average to remain in compliance with the scholarship’s rules.

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Question 3

confidential

Answer 3

adj. to be said or written in secret
syn. secret
v. confide
adj. confidential
adv. confidentially
n. confidant

We were told that the information is strictly confidential.
She confided to me that she had always wanted to be a movie star.

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Question 4

delighted

Answer 4

adj. to be satisfied; very happy
syn. elated
adj. delightfully
adj. delightful

He was delighted with the results of the experiment.
It was a delightful afternoon.

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Question 5

discreetly

Answer 5

adv. in a careful, polite manner
syn. cautiously
adj. discreet

The teacher discreetly told the parents about their child’s inappropriate behavior.
You can count on me to be discreet.

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Question 6

documented

Answer 6

adj. proven with written evidence
syn. proven
adj. documentary
v. document
n. documentation

He had documented proof that the bank had made an error.
The car’s documentation was in order.

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Question 7

evoke

Answer 7

v. to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember
syn. remind

Hearing her favorite song evoked fond memories of her high school years.
Most sounds evoke hints of time and place.

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Question 8

gradually

Answer 8

adv. slowly, but surely
syn. steadily
adj. gradual

The bay has gradually deteriorated over the years.
There has been a gradual change in the climate over the past decade.

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Question 9

impartial

Answer 9

adj. showing no favoritism; being fair or just
syn. objective
n. impartiality

Teachers must be impartial judges of their students’ work. Judges are known for their impartiality.

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Question 10

inordinate

Answer 10

adj. a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
syn. excessive
adv. inordinately

The airlines had to cancel an inordinate number of flights due to the fog.
There was an inordinately large number of whales off the coast.

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Question 11

instantly

Answer 11

adv. happening immediately; in a short period of time
syn. immediately
adj. instantaneous
adj. instant
n. instant

The computer fmished the job instantly.
It happened in an instant.

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Question 12

intentionally

Answer 12

adv. with definite purpose and planning
syn. deliberately
adj. intentional
n. intention
n. intent

The machine was left on intentionally.
Her action was an indication of her good intentions.

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Question 13

intrinsic

Answer 13

adj. being a primary part of something
syn. inherent
adv. intrinsically

A penny has little intrinsic value.
The forests of the Northwest are intrinsically rich in natural resources.

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Question 14

inundate

Answer 14

v. to flood
syn. overwhelm
n. inundation

The radio stations were inundated with reports of a severe traffic accident,
The foundation experienced an inundation of requests for money.

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Question 15

mindset

Answer 15

n. an established attitude or mood
syn. mentality

A person is more likely to succeed if he or she approaches projects with a positive mindset.
The political mindset is different in every region of the country.

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Question 16

nominal

Answer 16

adj. very small; in form, but not in substance
syn. moderate
adv. nominally

The office building was sold at a nominal price.
She was nominally successful as an actress.

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Question 17

presumably

Answer 17

adv. reported, but not confirmed
adj. presumable
syn. supposedly
v. presume
n. presumption

The old wreck was presumably located southwest of Florida.
I presume that you have been camping before.

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