Unit 11

Question 1

making no sense at all, going completely against or having no reason

Answer 1

absurd

Question 2

a large mass of snow, ice, rocks, or other material sliding or falling swiftly down a mountainside;

something resembling such an event

Answer 2

avalanche

Question 3

to group or label in an organized way

Answer 3

classify

Question 4

to make sure, safe, or certain;

to guarantee

Answer 4

ensure

Question 5

to plan and steer the course of a vessel or vehicle;

to make one’s way, get around

Answer 5

navigate

Question 6

to settle down comfortably;

to hold lovingly

Answer 6

nestle

Question 7

an urgent request for help;

the answer given in a law court by a person accused of a crime

Answer 7

plea

Question 8

a basic rule or law on which others are based;

a belief used to tell right from wrong

Answer 8

principle

Question 9

using facts and good sense to evaluate people, things, or situations;

concerned with the practical, resembling real life

Answer 9

realistic

Question 10

freedom from danger, fear, or doubt;

safety

Answer 10

security

Question 11

very careful about choosing or using

Answer 11

selective

Question 12

having a sharp or sour taste;

sharp in manner or tone;

a small pie, usually filled with fruit

Answer 12

tart