Unit 1

Question 1

Dynasty

Answer 1

N. A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

Synonyms: ruling house, regime

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

Humdrum

Answer 3

Adj. ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

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

Question 4

Insinuate

Answer 4

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

Synonyms: imply
Antonyms: barge in, broadcast

Question 5

Interrogate

Answer 5

V. To ask questions, examine by questioning

Synonyms: question, query

Question 6

Disrupt

Answer 6

V. To break up, disturb

Synonyms: upset, displace, disorder
Antonyms: organize, arrange

Question 7

Renovate

Answer 7

V. To repair, restore to good condition, make new again

Synonyms: repair, recondition

Question 8

Sullen

Answer 8

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

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

Question 9

Trickle

Answer 9

V. To flow or fall by drops or in a small stream
N. A small irregular quantity of anything

Synonyms: (v.) dribble, drizzle, drip (n.) small amount
Antonyms: (v.) gush, pour, flood (n.) deluge

Question 10

Truce

Answer 10

N. A pause in fighting, temporary peace

Synonyms: cease fire
Antonyms: war, warfare