Lesson 21

Question 1

Adulterate

Answer 1

To make impure by adding improper, inferior, or unnecessary ingredients- verb

Question 2

Bane

Answer 2

A. A cause of great harm, ruin, or death
B. A source of constant annoyance or frustration
- noun

Question 3

Boon

Answer 3

A benefit or blessing, especially one that is timely- noun

Question 4

Inimical

Answer 4

A. Harmful; injurious
B. Unfriendly; hostile
- adj

Question 5

Malevolent

Answer 5

A. Having or showing ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious
B. Having an evil or a harmful influence
- adj

Question 6

Panacea

Answer 6

A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all
- noun

Question 7

Pernicious

Answer 7

Tending to cause death or great harm- adj

Question 8

Salutary

Answer 8

A. Helpful or designed to be helpful; remedial
B. Favorable to health; wholesome
- adj

Question 9

Toxic

Answer 9

Poisonous; capable of causing injury or death by chemical means- adj

Question 10

Vitiate

Answer 10

To reduce the value, quality, or effectiveness of- verb