Lessons 9-10

Question 1

allure

Answer 1

n. power to attract or charm

Question 2

antiquity

Answer 2

n. ancient world, especially before the Middle Ages; quality of great age
(antiquities) n. valuable objects from ancient times

Question 3

appraise

Answer 3

v. estimate the value of; form a judgement of;

Question 4

cleave

Answer 4

v. cling to be faithful to; split with force or a sharp instrument

Question 5

depreciate

Answer 5

v. make or become less in value; represent as of little value; belittle

Question 6

facet

Answer 6

n. any of the many small, flat surfaces on a precious stone made by cutting; one of many sides or aspects of something

Question 7

facsimile

Answer 7

n. exact copy

Question 8

impervious

Answer 8

adj. incapable of being penetrated; not affected or disturbed by

Question 9

nondescript

Answer 9

adj. hard to describe because of lack of distinctive qualities or features

Question 10

quandary

Answer 10

n. state of being in doubt about what to do

Question 11

repose

Answer 11

v. lie at rest; pace (power, etc.) in some person or group

n. state of rest or relaxation

Question 12

scintillate

Answer 12

v. flash or sparkle; be lively and witty

Question 13

scrutinize

Answer 13

v. examine with great care

(scrutiny) n. close examination

Question 14

synthetic

Answer 14

adj. not naturally produced; made by artificial processes

Question 15

transmute

Answer 15

v. change the form or appearance of

Question 16

amputate

Answer 16

v. cut off a body part, especially by surgery

Question 17

aptitude

Answer 17

n. natural talent

Question 18

beneficiary

Answer 18

n. one who benefits or gains an advantage from something

Question 19

boon

Answer 19

n. welcome gift or blessing

Question 20

commiserate

Answer 20

v. feel or express sorrow or compassion for; sympathize

Question 21

garner

Answer 21

v. collect or gather; acquire or obtain

Question 22

gratis

Answer 22

adj. without payment; free of charge

Question 23

incapacitate

Answer 23

v. make helpless or incapable

Question 24

inception

Answer 24

n. beginning of an action or process

Question 25

magnanimous

Answer 25

adj. generous, unselfish, or forgiving

(magnanimity) n. quality of being above meanness or spite; generosity of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly

Question 26

myriad

Answer 26

n. very large number

adj. very many

Question 27

practicable

Answer 27

adj. capable of being done; feasible; usable

Question 28

remunerate

Answer 28

v. pay or reward

Question 29

solicit

Answer 29

v. ask for in a formal way

Question 30

trite

Answer 30

adj. used so much that is is no longer fresh or new