Unit 10

Question 1

accrue

Answer 1

(v.) To grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result

Question 2

annotation

Answer 2

(n.) A critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work

Question 3

bedlam

Answer 3

(n.) A state or scene of uproar and confusion

Question 4

covert

Answer 4

(adj.) Hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded

Question 5

debonair

Answer 5

(adj.) Pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance

Question 6

dun

Answer 6

(v.) To demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; (n.) A creditor; (adj.) Dark, dull, drab, dingy

Question 7

efficacious

Answer 7

(adj.) Effective, producing results

Question 8

equanimity

Answer 8

(n.) Calmness, composure, refusal to panic

Question 9

fortuitous

Answer 9

(adj.) Accidental, occurring by a happy chance

Question 10

gist

Answer 10

(n.) The essential part, main point, or essence

Question 11

gratuitous

Answer 11

(adj.) Freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted

Question 12

imperious

Answer 12

(adj.) Overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling

Question 13

invective

Answer 13

(n.) A strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language

Question 14

motley

Answer 14

(adj.) Showing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors
(n.) A jester’s costume; a jester

Question 15

munificent

Answer 15

(adj.) Extremely generous, lavish

Question 16

procrastinate

Answer 16

(v.) To delay, put off until later

Question 17

provocative

Answer 17

(adj.) Tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

Question 18

recondite

Answer 18

(adj.) Exceeding ordinary knowledge and understanding

Question 19

reprobate

Answer 19

(n.) A depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoundrel
(v.) To disapprove of, condemn

Question 20

sedentary

Answer 20

(adj.) Characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place