Unit 1-3

Question 1

Antics

Answer 1

(N.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

Synonyms: pranks, shenanigans

Question 2

Maim

Answer 2

(V.) cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

Question 3

Gingerly

Answer 3

(Adj. adverb) with extreme care or caution

Synonyms: cautiously, warily, circumspectly
Antonyms: firmly, confidently, aggressively

Question 4

Legendary

Answer 4

(Adj.) described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

Synonyms: mythical, fabulous, famous

Question 5

Invalidate

Answer 5

(V.) to make valueless, take away all force or effect

Synonyms: cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
Antonyms: support, confirm, back up, legalize

Question 6

Wanton

Answer 6

(Adj.) reckless, heartless, unjustifiable, loose in morals
(N.) a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

Synonyms: (adj.) rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
Antonyms: (adj.) justified, morally strict, responsible

Question 7

Churlish

Answer 7

(Adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

Synonyms: surly, ill-tempered
Antonyms: courteous, civil, well-mannered

Question 8

Revert

Answer 8

(V.) to return, go back

Synonyms: relapse, regress
Antonyms: progress, advance

Question 9

Laggard

Answer 9

(N.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind
(Adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

Synonyms: (n.) slowpoke, straggler (adj.) sluggish
Antonyms: (n.) early bird (adj.) swift, speedy, prompt

Question 10

Bonanza

Answer 10

(N.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain

Synonyms: windfall

Question 11

Audacious

Answer 11

(Adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring

Synonyms: enterprising, brave
Antonyms: timid, cowardly

Question 12

Vie

Answer 12

(V.) to compete; to strive for victory or superiority

Synonyms: contend, rival

Question 13

Tether

Answer 13

(N.) a rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed object; the outer limit of strength or resources
(V.) to fasten with a rope or chain

Synonyms: (v.) tie up, chain up, leash
Antonyms: (v.) untie, let loose

Question 14

Perspective

Answer 14

(N.) a point of view or general standpoint from which difference things are viewed, physically or mentally; the appearance to the eye of various objects at a given time, place, or distance

Synonyms: viewpoint, sense of proportion

Question 15

Elite

Answer 15

(N.) the choice part of a group of people or things
(Adj.) superior

Synonyms: (n.) cream of the crop, upper crust
Antonyms: (n.) rank and file, dregs of society