Unit 10

Question 1

To entice, to be attracted to

Answer 1

Allure

Question 2

Twisted to ones side, crooked; disapproving

Answer 2

Askew

Question 3

Cheerful, casual, unconcerned

Answer 3

Blithe

Question 4

Quarrelsome, inclined to argue

Answer 4

Contentious

Question 5

To desire something belonging to another

Answer 5

Covet

Question 6

Discouraged

Answer 6

Crestfallen

Question 7

Rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder

Answer 7

Disheveled

Question 8

One who advocates, speaks for, explains

Answer 8

Exponent

Question 9

chatty

Answer 9

Garrulous

Question 10

Incapable of being overcome

Answer 10

Insuperable

Question 11

To be regretted or pitied

Answer 11

Lamentable

Question 12

An unsuitable or misleading name

Answer 12

Misnomer

Question 13

To affirm openly; to state belief, pretend, claim

Answer 13

Profess

Question 14

A period of relief or rest

Answer 14

Respite

Question 15

A repayment; a deserved punishment

Answer 15

Retribution

Question 16

Winding, having many curves, flexible

Answer 16

Sinuous

Question 17

Full, deep, rich in sound; impressive in style

Answer 17

Sonorous

Question 18

The foremost part of an army; leading position

Answer 18

Vanguard

Question 19

A wasteful person, a good-for-nothing

Answer 19

Wastrel

Question 20

To accept without protest

Answer 20

Acquiesce