Lessons 11-12

Question 1

accelerate

Answer 1

v. go or cause to go faster; bring about at an earlier time

Question 2

attitude

Answer 2

n. height above sea level or the earth’s surface

Question 3

anxious

Answer 3

adj. worried; concerned; eager; wishing strongly

(anxiety) n. great uneasiness or concern

Question 4

brace

Answer 4

v. make stronger by giving support; make ready for a shock; prepare
n. something used to support a weak part
(bracing) adj. giving energy to; refreshing

Question 5

confident

Answer 5

adj. certain; sure

(confidence) n. lack of doubt; feeling of being certain; trust in another to keep a secret

Question 6

contact

Answer 6

n. touching or joining of two things; condition of being in communication with others
v. communicate with

Question 7

exult

Answer 7

v. be joyful; show great happiness

(exultant) adj. very happy

Question 8

hangar

Answer 8

n. building where aircraft are kept and repaired

Question 9

maximum

Answer 9

n. greatest or highest number or amount

adj. being the greatest or highest number or amount

Question 10

methodical

Answer 10

adj. done in a regular, orderly way

Question 11

nonchalant

Answer 11

adj. having the appearance of not caring; seeming to show a lack of concern

Question 12

saunter

Answer 12

v. walk without hurrying; stroll in a relaxed, unhurried manner
n. relaxed, unhurried way

Question 13

solo

Answer 13

n. musical piece for one voice or a single instrument
adj. made or done by one person
v. fly alone, especially for the first time

Question 14

stall

Answer 14

n. place for an animal in a barn; small stand or booth where things are sold from
v. suddenly loose power; delay by being evasive

Question 15

proceed

Answer 15

v. go on, especially after stopping for a while; continue

Question 16

convalesce

Answer 16

v. get back health and strength after an illness

Question 17

dedicate

Answer 17

v. set aside for a certain purpose; devote to a serious time; name, address, or set aside as an honor

Question 18

dictate

Answer 18

v. give orders; command; say aloud while another writes down the words
(dictator) n. person who has complete control over a country; person who is obeyed without question

Question 19

exasperate

Answer 19

v. make angry; annoy

(exasperating) adj. very annoying

Question 20

notable

Answer 20

adj. deserving of attention; outstanding

Question 21

overdue

Answer 21

adj. coming later than expected or needed; upbraid when owed

Question 22

overthrow

Answer 22

v. end the rule of; defeat; often by using force
(overthrew) v. past tense
n. action of overthrowing

Question 23

penetrate

Answer 23

v. pierce; pass into or through

Question 24

portrait

Answer 24

n. drawing, painting, or photograph of a person, especially the face

Question 25

rebel

Answer 25

n. person who refuses to obey orders or the law
v. refuse to accept control by others
(rebellious) adj. fighting against another’s control; disobedient
(rebellion) n. open opposition to another’s control

Question 26

restrict

Answer 26

v. keep within certain limits

(restriction) limit

Question 27

seldom

Answer 27

adv. not often; rarely

Question 28

stimulate

Answer 28

v. make more active

Question 29

tempest

Answer 29

n. violent windstorm usually with snow, rain, or hail

(tempestuous) adj. stormy; wild

Question 30

upbringing

Answer 30

n. care and training a child gets while growing up