Lesson 2

Question 1

allusion

(n.) al·​lu·​sion, /ə-ˈlü-zhən /

Answer 1

an indirect reference

Question 2

chronic

(adj.) chron·​ic, /ˈkrä-nik /

Answer 2

lasting and recurring for a long time

Question 3

denunciation

(n.) de·​nun·​ci·​a·​tion, /di-ˌnən(t)-sē-ˈā-shən/

Answer 3

a open disapproval

Question 4

emblemish

(v.) em·​bel·​lish, /im-ˈbe-lish/

Answer 4

1. to make beautiful by decorating
2. to improveby adding decorative details

Question 5

ferment

(n.)
fer·​ment, /ˈfər-ˌment/ also /(ˌ)fər-ˈment/

Answer 5

a sate of agitation and excitement; unrest

Question 6

ferment

(v.) fer·​ment, /(ˌ)fər-ˈment/

Answer 6

to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical

Question 7

haggard

(adj.) hag·​gard ˈha-gərd

Answer 7

apperaring worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry

Question 8

ingratiate

(v.) in·​gra·​ti·​ate, /in-ˈgrā-shē-ˌāt/

Answer 8

to win favor with others