Lessons 7-8

Question 1

claustrophobia

Answer 1

n. abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces

Question 2

colleague

Answer 2

n. associate or coworker of similar status

Question 3

condescend

Answer 3

v. to lower oneself to a position one considers inferior; to behave in an offensively superior manner
(condescending) adj. showing an offensively superior manner

Question 4

contingent

Answer 4

adj. conditional; depending on something else; likely, but not certain to happen; possible
n. a group that is part of a larger one

Question 5

daunt

Answer 5

v. discourage or intimidate

(daunting) adj. so difficult or dangerous as to discourage or intimidate

Question 6

deluge

Answer 6

n. downpour of rain; flood; flood of anything

v. flood or overwhelm

Question 7

dispel

Answer 7

v. clear away; remove, get rid of, as if by scattering

Question 8

dub

Answer 8

v. give a title, nickname, description to

Question 9

fanfare

Answer 9

n. sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments; any showy display

Question 10

fledgling

Answer 10

n. young bird just learning to fly; young and inexperienced person
adj. new and untested

Question 11

inane

Answer 11

adj. empty; shallow or silly

(inanity) n. foolishness; silly or pointless act

Question 12

mettle

Answer 12

n. courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit

Question 13

negilgible

Answer 13

adj. small and unimportant, not worth noticing

Question 14

protract

Answer 14

v. draw out or lengthen (in time)

Question 15

replica

Answer 15

n. copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original

Question 16

adept

Answer 16

adj. highly skilled; expert

Question 17

audible

Answer 17

adj. capable of being heard

Question 18

azure

Answer 18

n. blue color of cloudless skies

Question 19

banter

Answer 19

v. exchange playful, teasing remarks

n. light, playful conversation

Question 20

capacious

Answer 20

adj. able to hold a large amount; roomy

Question 21

copious

Answer 21

adj. large in quantity; abundant

Question 22

crucial

Answer 22

adj. extremely important; vital in resolving something

Question 23

decelerate

Answer 23

v. slow down or to cause to slow down

Question 24

deploy

Answer 24

v. arrange troops or equipment in position for battle; put into use

Question 25

faciliate

Answer 25

v. make easier

Question 26

fastidious

Answer 26

adj. paying close attention to detail; difficult to please

Question 27

fitful

Answer 27

adj. not steady; irregular

Question 28

grapple

Answer 28

v. struggle with in close combat; wrestle; come to grips with
n. iron shaft with a claw for grasping and holding things

Question 29

pang

Answer 29

n. sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress

Question 30

precede

Answer 30

v. go or come before in time, rank, or position