lesson 8

Question 1

alleged

Answer 1

purported suspected supposed professed ostensible

Question 2

asinine

Answer 2

absurd inane silly fatuous cretinous moronic

Question 3

cursory

Answer 3

fast perfunctory offhand superficial careless random

Question 4

defection

Answer 4

desertion divorce withdrawal disaffection apostasy estrangement

Question 5

delude

Answer 5

misguide fool betray deceive trick illude hoax

Question 6

diagnose

Answer 6

analyze determine identify interpret recognize

Question 7

dramatic

Answer 7

emotional impressive striking powerful theatrical sensational

Question 8

expunge

Answer 8

abolish erase eradicate exclude delete extinguish

Question 9

inestimable

Answer 9

valuable precious immeasurable beneficial treasured relevant

Question 10

inventory

Answer 10

reserve supply stockpile itemization summary

Question 11

lamentable

Answer 11

deplorable sad grim lousy tragic unfortunate woeful

Question 12

mandate

Answer 12

authorization decree order injunction directive edict permission

Question 13

overhaul

Answer 13

repair fix improve modernize reconstruct recondition renew

Question 14

paucity

Answer 14

insufficiency deficiency scarcity shortage dearth sparsity fewness

Question 15

perplex

Answer 15

confound confuse bewilder complicate mystify puzzle

Question 16

rudimentary

Answer 16

fundamental basic elementary primitive simple beginning initial

Question 17

scrupulous

Answer 17

conscientious upright meticulous precise honorable rigorous

Question 18

unprincipled

Answer 18

amoral corrupt deceitful dishonest unconscionable unethical shady

Question 19

vexatious

Answer 19

aggravating annoying distressing disappointing disturbing troublesome

Question 20

victimize

Answer 20

persecute defraud Swindle exploit dupe hoodwink deceive