Lesson Eight

Question 1

Anguish (n)

Answer 1

extreme pain distress or anxiety

Question 2

Doggedly (adv)

Answer 2

marked by stubborn determination

Question 3

Vigor (n) -

Answer 3

active strength of mind or body

Question 4

Opaque (adj)

Answer 4

blocking the passage of radiant energy, especially light

Question 5

Quarry (n) -

Answer 5

(1) one that is sought or pursued, prey; (2) an open excavation pit for obtaining stone

Question 6

Complacent (adj

Answer 6

when one is indifferent or does not care

Question 7

Mirage (n

Answer 7

an optical effect, illusion

Question 8

Affable (adj)

Answer 8

having a relaxed or casual manner

Question 9

Ardent (adj)

Answer 9

(1) having or expressing great depth of meaning; (2) passionate

Question 10

Providence(n)

Answer 10

1) divine guidance or care, (God guiding destiny); (2) quality of making provision for the future; state of being provident, frugal, saving

Question 11

Elude(v) -

Answer 11

(1) to manage to avoid capture; (2) when one doesn’t understand the meaning of something

Question 12

Opiate(n)

Answer 12

a drug derived from opium that induces sleep and alleviates pain

Question 13

Intricate (adj)

Answer 13

(1) having many parts or aspects that are usually unrelated; (2) difficult to resolve

Question 14

Placid (adj)-

Answer 14

serenely free of interruption or disturbance

Question 15

Recede

Answer 15

(1) to move back or away; (2) to grow less or smaller