quiz 1-16

Question 1

abyss

Answer 1

bottomless hole, a lot of depth

Question 2

articulate

Answer 2

to speak distinctly, expressing oneself clearly

Question 3

bastion

Answer 3

a fortification, a stronghold

Question 4

cascade

Answer 4

a steep waterfall or series of waterfalls, a continuous series

Question 5

blunder

Answer 5

to make a mistake as a result of stupidity or carelessness

Question 6

compress

Answer 6

to contract, to reduce in size or volume

Question 7

contempt

Answer 7

scorn, extreme dislike or disdain

Question 8

contrite

Answer 8

extremely apologetic, remorseful, repentant

Question 9

corpulence

Answer 9

state of being very fat

Question 10

covert

Answer 10

secret, concealed

Question 11

credulous

Answer 11

believing on slight evidence, gullible

Question 12

cynical

Answer 12

given to faultfinding, sneering, and sarcasm; exhibiting mocking disbelief; “people are so cynical they sneer at everything that would make life worthwhile”

Question 13

declivity

Answer 13

downward slope

Question 14

decorum

Answer 14

appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior

Question 15

demur

Answer 15

to hesitate, to delay, to object

Question 16

derision

Answer 16

scoffing at, mockery, ridicule