Unit 1

Question 1

umbrage

Answer 1

(noun) offense or annoyance

Question 2

Soporific

Answer 2

(adj) induce drowsiness
(noun) a drug or agent that induces sleep

Question 3

bandy

Answer 3

(adj) bowlegged
(verb) discus in a casual or uninformed way, toss back and forth
(noun) curved stick in game

Question 4

litigious

Answer 4

(adj) unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes

Question 5

coterie

Answer 5

(noun) a small group of people with shared interests or tastes

Question 6

florid

Answer 6

(adj) red or flushed complexion, elaborate

Question 7

sepulchral

Answer 7

(adj) relating to a tomb or interment, gloomy; dismal

Question 8

bilious

Answer 8

(adj) nausea or vomiting, or spiteful; bad-tempered

Question 9

sophistry

Answer 9

(noun) the use of arguments with the intention of deceiving

Question 10

diffident

Answer 10

(adj) modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

Question 11

restive

Answer 11

(adj) unable to be quiet and still, increasingly uncontrollable

Question 12

voluble

Answer 12

(adj) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly

Question 13

puissant

Answer 13

(adj) having great power or influence

Question 14

indefatigable

Answer 14

(adj) persisting tirelessly

Question 15

ennui

Answer 15

(noun) listlessness/ dissatisfaction b/c no occupation/excitement

Question 16

desultory

Answer 16

(adj) lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

Question 17

risible

Answer 17

(adj) provoke laughter

Question 18

toady

Answer 18

(noun) a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important
(verb) act in a obsequious way

Question 19

politic

Answer 19

(adj) seeming sensible and judicious under the circumstances
(verb) engage in political activity

Question 20

inveigh

Answer 20

(verb) speak or write w/ hostility