Unit 1 Set B

Question 1

A proverb, wise saying

Answer 1

Adage

Question 2

A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

Answer 2

Citadel

Question 3

An order having the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully

Answer 3

Decree

Question 4

Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony

Answer 4

Discordant

Question 5

To develop gradually; to raise to a higher level

Answer 5

Evolve

Question 6

To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

Answer 6

Hover

Question 7

To make impossible, prevent, shut out

Answer 7

Preclude

Question 8

Broken stones or bricks; ruins

Answer 8

Rubble

Question 9

Of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant, menial; lacking in spirit or independence, abjectly submissive

Answer 9

Servile

Question 10

To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; a noisy quarrel

Answer 10

Wrangle