M2 Lessons 9 to 15

Question 1

abandon

Answer 1

to leave something or someone abruptly with no intention of returning

Question 2

corrupt

Answer 2

to cause to become harmed or damaged

Question 3

rhyme or reason

Answer 3

having or showing good sense, logic, or meaning

Question 4

surreal

Answer 4

bizarre, weird, or eerie; having a dream-like quality

Question 5

brevity

Answer 5

quick, brief

Question 6

quarrel

Answer 6

an angry argument or bitter disagreement

Question 7

dispute

Answer 7

an argument or debate; a thing that people do not agree on

Question 8

short shrift

Answer 8

brief and harsh treatment given to a person or topic, with little sympathy or consideration

Question 9

miserly

Answer 9

like a greedy stingy person who lives in a poor way in order to save money

Question 10

humbug

Answer 10

a person involved in an act meant to trick or deceive someone

Question 11

controversy

Answer 11

a dispute in which many people take sides or have differing opinions

Question 12

wit

Answer 12

the ability to express oneself in clever ways that amuse people; the ability to think or reason

Question 13

grievance

Answer 13

a complaint against an organization or person after an injury or injustice

Question 14

banquet

Answer 14

a fancy dinner usually for royalty or in celebration of something or someone