Simple - Taut

Question 1

simple

Answer 1

1. readily understood
2. free from guile

adjective

1. This math problem is so simple even a first grader can solve it.
2. The simple beauty of the ocean is what makes it so memorable.

Question 2

sinister

Answer 2

singularly evil

adjective

Medieval peasants believed sinister demons coul harm humans.

Question 3

solidarity

Answer 3

unity that is based on a community of interests

noun

I stood in solidarity with other female students by refusing to wear the school’s sexist uniform.

Question 4

sparingly

Answer 4

marked by careful restraint

adverb

Due to my condition, I must eat salt sparingly.

Question 5

spawn

Answer 5

1. to produce (eggs)
2. to bring forth

verb

1. Frogs typically spawn in ponds.
2. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.

Question 6

spur

Answer 6

to incite to action

verb

Her bravery spurred others to act.

Question 7

squalid

Answer 7

marked by degradation from neglect

adjective

The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.

Question 8

stark

Answer 8

desolated

adjective

Looking out at the stark landscape, I felt a keen sense of isolation.

Question 9

static

Answer 9

1. characterized by a lack of movement
2. showing little change

adjective

1. The ball is static.
2. Her life has been static for the past three years.

Question 10

subordinate

adjective

Answer 10

occupying a lower rank

adjective

The subordinate officers work every day.

Question 11

subordinate

noun

Answer 11

one who stands below another in rank

noun

My subordinate will check you in.

Question 12

subordinate

verb

Answer 12

to make subservient

verb

You aren’t my boss. You can’t subordinate me to the role of receptionist!

Question 13

subsequently

Answer 13

at a later time

adverb

I subsequently went home.

Question 14

substantial

Answer 14

significantly great

adjective

I was schocked to find a substantial amount of mony beneath the park bench.

Question 15

substantiate

Answer 15

to establish by competent evidence

verb

It is important for scientists to substantiate their theories whenever possible.

Question 16

subtle

Answer 16

difficult to percieve

adjective

I detected in her expression a subtle hint of irritation.

Question 17

sufficient

Answer 17

enough to meet the needs of a situation

adjective

These boxes should be sufficient for our move.

Question 18

surly

Answer 18

threatening in appearance

adjective

The bartender was a surly fellow who wasn’t afraid to start a fight.

Question 19

surmount

Answer 19

to lie at the top of

verb

They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.

Question 20

susceptible

Answer 20

subject to some stimulus

adjective

Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.

Question 21

tactful

Answer 21

having a keen sense of what to do to avoid offense

adjective

Her tactful attitude toward our class made her one of my favorite teachers.

Question 22

taut

Answer 22

tightly drawn

adjective

The rubberband was taut and ready to be fired.