Unit 1-Short Stories

Question 1

What does visually impaired mean

Answer 1

A decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems and can’t be fixed by usual means

Question 2

What does wheedled mean

Answer 2

Flattering someone for the sole purpose of persuading them to do something or give one something

Question 3

What does inquisitive mean

Answer 3

Curious or inquiring

Question 4

What does reminiscence mean

Answer 4

To tell a story that has happened in the past that the narrator remembers

Question 5

What does unamiable mean

Answer 5

Not having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature

Question 6

What does boorish mean

Answer 6

Rough and bad mannered; coarse

Question 7

What does lather mean

Answer 7

A frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap

Question 8

What does mutilated mean

Answer 8

Inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on

Question 9

What does rebel mean

Answer 9

A person who goes against an established government or ruler

Question 10

What does revolutionary mean

Answer 10

A person who wants for or engages in political revolution

Question 11

What does ineradicable mean

Answer 11

Unable to be destroyed or removed

Question 12

What does avenger mean

Answer 12

To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for revenge

Question 13

What does foray mean

Answer 13

A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory. Especially to obtain something

Question 14

What does conscientious mean

Answer 14

(Of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do ones worth thoroughly

Question 15

What does scantier mean

Answer 15

Insufficient in quantity or amount

Question 16

What does minutely mean

Answer 16

With great attention to detail: meticulously

Question 17

What does rejuvenated mean

Answer 17

Make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher or more lively

Question 18

What does tranquil mean

Answer 18

Free from disturbance

Question 19

What does indelible mean

Answer 19

(Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed

Question 20

What does stanched mean

Answer 20

Stop or restrict(a flow of blood) from a wound

Question 21

What does Infatuated mean

Answer 21

Be inspired with an intense but short lived passion or admiration for

Question 22

What does absent minded mean

Answer 22

(A person or a persons behaviour or manner) having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition

Question 23

What does midday mean

Answer 23

The middle of the day

Question 24

What does stationary mean

Answer 24

Writing supplies

Question 25

What does trouble maker mean

Answer 25

A person who habitually causes difficulty or problems especially by inviting others to defy those in authority

Question 26

What does do-gooder mean

Answer 26

A well meaning but unrealistic or interesting philanthropist or reformer

Question 27

What does keeping up appearances mean

Answer 27

To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well.

Question 28

What does consequences mean

Answer 28

A result or effect of an action or condition

Question 29

What does artillery mean

Answer 29

Large caliber guns used in warfare on land

Question 30

What does furlough mean

Answer 30

Leave of absence that granted to a member of the armed services

Question 31

What does AWOL mean

Answer 31

Absent without leave

Question 32

What does anguish mean

Answer 32

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Question 33

What does rosy mean

Answer 33

Persons skim coloured pink or red

Question 34

What does remotest mean

Answer 34

Situated far from the main centres of population

Question 35

What does infinite mean

Answer 35

Limitless or endless in space