Test 1-3

Question 1

Germinate

Answer 1

V. To begin to grow, come into being

Synonyms: sprout, shoot up, burgeon
Antonyms: wither, die, stagnate, shrivel up

Question 2

Goad

Answer 2

V. To drive or urge on
N. Something used to drive or urge on

Synonyms: v. Prod, spur on
Antonyms: v. Curb, check, restrain

Question 3

Homicide

Answer 3

N. The killing of one person by another

Synonyms: manslaughter

Question 4

Humdrum

Answer 4

Adj. ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

Synonyms: monotonous, prosaic, boring
Antonyms: exciting, thrilling, exhilarating

Question 5

Plague

Answer 5

N. An easily spread disease causing a large number or deaths; a widespread evil
V. To annoy or bother

Synonyms: (n.) epidemic, pestilence (v.) pester, vex
Antonyms: (n.) boon, blessing

Question 6

Regime

Answer 6

N. A government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

Synonyms: rule

Question 7

Seethe

Answer 7

V. To boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

Synonyms: churn, Simmer, stew

Question 8

Unscathed

Answer 8

Adj. wholly unharmed, not injured

Synonyms: unhurt, sound, intact
Antonyms: injured, damaged, hurt

Question 9

Verify

Answer 9

V. To establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

Synonyms: prove, validate, substantiate
Antonyms: disprove, discredit

Question 10

Entrepreneur

Answer 10

N. A person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business

Synonyms: businessperson