Lesson 2

Question 0

Rebellion

Answer 0

Organized opposition to an authority

The rebellion was led by those who objected to taxation with no representation.

Question 1

Ratify

Answer 1

To give formal approval

In the United States, a treaty must be ratified by two-thirds of the senate in order to take effect.

Question 2

Reconcile

Answer 2

To reestablishment friendship, to resolve a dispute

The family will never be the same until mom and Grandma reconcile their differences.

Question 3

Replicate

Answer 3

To repeat, to copy, or to duplicate

I always try to replicate the moves of my tennis pro when I am taking a lesson.

Question 4

Requite

Answer 4

To make repayment or to return

The girl suffered a broken heart from unrequited love.

Question 5

Rhapsodize

Answer 5

To express in an overly enthusiastic manner

He felt his Super Bowl trip was the greatest thing since the wheel and rhapsodized about it for weeks.

Question 6

Sanctify

Answer 6

To set apart for sacred use, to make holy, to purify

A priest sanctifies water by blessing it.

Question 7

Searing

Answer 7

Causing to wither or to dry up or to become scorched

One could easily die in the searing heat of the Mojave desert.

Question 8

Sentinel

Answer 8

One who keeps guard as a sentry

The oak trees hovered over the house as sentinels.

Question 9

Shrill

Answer 9

High-pitched or piercing (sound)

The shrill sounds of the sirens pierced the night.