Lesson 7

Question 0

Accessible (adj)

Answer 0

Available; ready for use

Question 1

Abridge (v)

Answer 1

To shorten

Question 2

Allusion (n)

Answer 2

An indirect reference, often to a character or theme found in some work of literature

Question 3

Antidote (n)

Answer 3

A remedy that counteracts the effects of poison

Question 4

Aspire (v)

Answer 4

To work toward or to have a goal

Question 5

Autonomous (adj)

Answer 5

Independent

Question 6

Avid (adj)

Answer 6

Showing enthusiasm; ardent

Question 7

Candor (n)

Answer 7

Honesty, sincerity

Question 8

Coalesce (v)

Answer 8

To have different opinions join together; fuse; converge

Question 9

Cynical (adj)

Answer 9

Believing that all others are motivated by self-interest

Question 10

Deride (v)

Answer 10

To mock contemptuously

Question 11

Gratify (v)

Answer 11

To please or indulge

Question 12

Hamper (v)

Answer 12

To hinder; to prevent something from happening

Question 13

Hardy (adj)

Answer 13

Healthy and strong; robust

Question 14

Homogeneous (adj)

Answer 14

Of the same kind; alike; uniform

Question 15

Illusion (n)

Answer 15

Something unreal that gives the appearance of being real; misconception

Question 16

Imprudent (adj)

Answer 16

Careless; rash

Question 17

Impudent (adj)

Answer 17

Rude; disrespectful

Question 18

Indigenous (adj)

Answer 18

Native; originating in a specific country or region

Question 19

Indigent (adj)

Answer 19

Poor; impoverished; needy

Question 20

Indignant (adj)

Answer 20

Angry; resentful

Question 21

Integrity (n)

Answer 21

Holding firmly to values, such as honesty; completeness

Question 22

Intimate (v)

Answer 22

To suggest; to hint at

Question 23

Intimidate (v)

Answer 23

To frighten; to coerce into action

Question 24

Intrepid (adj)

Answer 24

Fearless; brave

Question 25

Linger (v)

Answer 25

To hang around; to stay

Question 26

Lofty (adj)

Answer 26

Very high; towering; grand or noble

Question 27

Mock (v)

Answer 27

To make fun of; to imitate

Question 28

Nurture (v)

Answer 28

To care for, to nourish

Question 29

Obscure (adj)

Answer 29

Hard to understand; abstract

Question 30

Obtuse (adj)

Answer 30

Stupid; not clear or precise

Question 31

Opportunist (n)

Answer 31

A person who seeks self-gain even at the expense of others

Question 32

Ponderous (adj)

Answer 32

Very heavy or bulky; dull or lifeless

Question 33

Proximity (n)

Answer 33

Nearness in time, location, relation

Question 34

Querulous (adj)

Answer 34

Whining; complaining; quarrelsome

Question 35

Recount (v)

Answer 35

To tell a story

Question 36

Rigor (n)

Answer 36

Harshness; severity; strict adherence to standards

Question 37

Venerate (v)

Answer 37

To show deep respect for; to honor