Unit 10

Question 1

Palliating

Answer 1

(verb) make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause

Question 2

queue

Answer 2

(noun) a line or sequence, awaiting their turn, list, braid at the back
(verb) take a place, arrange

Question 3

facile

Answer 3

adj) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial, easy softness

Question 4

ancillary

Answer 4

(adj and noun) providing necessary support to the primary activities of an organization

Question 5

quixotic

Answer 5

(adj) exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Question 6

intimation

Answer 6

(noun) an indication or hint

Question 7

Parochial

Answer 7

(adj) relating to a church parish, limited or narrow outlook

Question 8

gaffe

Answer 8

(noun) an accident causing embarrassment; a blunder

Question 9

Vicissitude

Answer 9

(noun) a unwelcome change of circumstances
(noun) alternation between opposite or contrasting things

Question 10

Dichotomy

Answer 10

(noun) a contrast between things that are entirely different.

Question 11

Fortuitous

Answer 11

(adj) happening by accident, luck, chance

Question 12

Timorous

Answer 12

(adj) suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence

Question 13

Exegesis

Answer 13

(noun) critical explanation or interpretation of a text (scripture)

Question 14

Purloin

Answer 14

(verb) steal (something)

Question 15

Apathy

Answer 15

(noun) lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Question 16

Salutary

Answer 16

(adj) producing good effects; beneficial.

Question 17

Proliferate

Answer 17

(verb) increase rapidly in numbers; multiply

Question 18

Conciliatory

Answer 18

(adj) intended or likely to placate or pacify

Question 19

Servile

Answer 19

(adj) excessive willingness to serve or please others

Question 20

Reticent

Answer 20

(adj) not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily