Unit 1

Question 1

Churlish

Answer 1

(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 2

Collaborate

Answer 2

(V.) to work with, work together

Synonyms: team up, join forces
Antonyms: work alone

Question 3

Decree

Answer 3

(N.) an order having the force of law
(V.) to issue such an order, to command firmly or forcefully

Synonyms: (n.) proclamation (v.) proclaim

Question 4

Hover

Answer 4

(V.) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

Synonyms: linger, waver, seesaw
Antonyms: soar

Question 5

Laggard

Answer 5

(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 6

Plaudits

Answer 6

(N.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

Synonyms: cheers, acclaim
Antonyms: boos, disapproval, ridicule

Question 7

Revert

Answer 7

(V.) to return, go back

Synonyms: relapse, regress
Antonyms: progress, advance

Question 8

Servile

Answer 8

(Adj.) of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant menial; lacking spirit or independence abjectly submissive

Synonyms: slavish, groveling
Antonyms: masterly, overbearing

Question 9

Vigil

Answer 9

(N.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

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