Lessons 17-18

Question 1

aggregate

Answer 1

n. group of things gathered into a whole; sum total

adj. calculated by combining units or items

Question 2

allocate

Answer 2

v. set aside for a specific purpose; allot; distribute according to a plan

Question 3

augur

Answer 3

v. predict future events, especially from omens; give promises of

Question 4

bastion

Answer 4

n. fortified area or position; person, place, or thing that is a source of strength; something that is considered a stronghold

Question 5

decorum

Answer 5

n. suitable, proper behavior or speech

Question 6

defunct

Answer 6

adj. no longer existing or functioning

Question 7

disarray

Answer 7

n. lack of order; confusion

Question 8

halycon

Answer 8

adj. calm, peaceful, and happy prosperous

Question 9

homily

Answer 9

n. lecture, usually long, on how to behave morally

Question 10

hyperbole

Answer 10

n. extravagant exaggeration

Question 11

importune

Answer 11

v. plead for persistently

Question 12

jurisdiction

Answer 12

n. legal authority to govern or control

Question 13

ruminate

Answer 13

v. think over again and again; ponder

(rumination) n. act of pondering; reflection

Question 14

temerity

Answer 14

n. reckless boldness without regard to danger or opposition

Question 15

winnow

Answer 15

v. separate and remove what is undesirable and leave what is desirable; blow away the chaff from grain

Question 16

acoustic

Answer 16

adj. relating to sound or hearing

(acoustics) n. properties of an enclosed space that affect sound quality

Question 17

assemblage

Answer 17

n. collection or gathering of people or things; fitting together of parts

Question 18

august

Answer 18

adj. inspiring great respect or admiration; noble

Question 19

auspices

Answer 19

n. protection, support, or guidance; patronage

Question 20

cavil

Answer 20

v. criticize unimportant things; quibble

n. minor criticism

Question 21

curator

Answer 21

n. person in charge of an exhibition; overseer of a museum or library collection

Question 22

extant

Answer 22

adj. still existing; not lost or destroyed

Question 23

gamut

Answer 23

n. entire range of something

Question 24

ineffable

Answer 24

adj. incapable of being expressed in words

Question 25

mellifluous

Answer 25

adj. sweetly flowing; pleasant to the ear

Question 26

mien

Answer 26

n. person’s manner, appearance, or expression; bearing

Question 27

nonpareil

Answer 27

n. person or thing without an equal

adj. having no equal; superb

Question 28

patina

Answer 28

n. green film that forms on copper exposed to the elements; beautiful surface finish, result of age and proper care

Question 29

rapt

Answer 29

adj. fully absorbed; engrossed; filled with deep pleasure; enraptured

Question 30

resuscitate

Answer 30

v. revive from unconsciousness or apparent death; revive or restore to health or vigor