Section 3 (Ch. 11-16)

Question 1

Cretin

Answer 1

A stupid person.

A person who is deformed and has learning difficulties because of a congenital lack of thyroid hormone.

Question 2

Permeate

Answer 2

Spread throughout something.

Question 3

Cardamom

Answer 3

The seeds of a SE Asian plant, used as a spice.

Question 4

Tarpaulin

Answer 4

Heavy-duty waterproof cloth.

A sheet of tarpaulin used as a covering.

Question 5

Suitor

Answer 5

A man who wishes to marry a particular woman.

Question 6

Carcinoma

Answer 6

A cancer arising in the tissues of the skin or the lining of the internal organs.

Question 7

Palliative

Answer 7

(Of a medicine or medical care) relieving pain without curing the condition that is causing it.

(Of an action) intended to make a problem less severe without dealing with its underlying cause.

Question 8

Metastasized

Answer 8

Develop secondary tumors elsewhere in the body from the primary site of cancer.

Question 9

Chastise

Answer 9

Reprimand someone severely.

Question 10

Posh

Answer 10

Very elegant or luxurious.

Chiefly upper class.

Question 11

Ensuing

Answer 11

Happen or occur afterward or as a result.

Question 12

Incessant

Answer 12

Continuing without stopping.

Question 13

Chuff

Answer 13

(Of a steam engine) move with a regular puffing sound.

Question 14

Presumptuous

Answer 14

Behaving with disrespectful boldness.