Test 1-6

Question 1

Insinuate

Answer 1

V. To suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

Synonyms: imply
Antonyms: barge in, broadcast

Question 2

Germinate

Answer 2

V. To begin to grow, come into being

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

Question 3

Eradicate

Answer 3

V. To root out, get rid of, destroy completely

Synonyms: uproot, abolish
Antonyms: implant, instill, foster, promote

Question 4

Unscathed

Answer 4

Adj. wholly unharmed, not injured

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

Question 5

Seethe

Answer 5

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

Synonyms: churn, Simmer, stew

Question 6

Entrepreneur

Answer 6

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

Synonyms: businessperson

Question 7

Scurry

Answer 7

To run quickly, scamper, hurry

Synonyms: Rush, dash, scramble
Antonyms: trudge, plod, creep, crawl

Question 8

Controversial

Answer 8

Adj. arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

Synonyms: arguable, at issue

Question 9

Indulge

Answer 9

V, to give to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

Synonyms: oblige, humor, coddle, pamper
Antonyms: deny, refuse

Question 10

Substantial

Answer 10

Adj. large, important; major, significant, prosperous; not imaginary, material

Synonyms: considerable, tangible, big
Antonyms: minor, insignificant, negligible

Question 11

Goad

Answer 11

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 12

Sullen

Answer 12

Adj. Silent, or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish

Synonyms: grumpy, surly, peevish, morose
Antonyms: cheerful, blithe, vivacious