Unit 11

Question 1

(n.) An object used to lure something into a trap; (v.) To trap with a lure

Answer 1

Decoy

Question 2

v.) To soothe by quieting anger; To calm or make satisfied

Answer 2

Appease

Question 3

v.) To search deeply and thoroughly; To dig; To investigate

Answer 3

Delve

Question 4

adj.) Domineering in manner, arrogant; Overwhelming; Decisively important

Answer 4

Overbearing

Question 5

(adj.) Bizarre; Unconventional and odd

Answer 5

Outlandish

Question 6

(adj.) Characterized by a light and exuberant quality; Boldly forward in speech or behavior; Saucy

Answer 6

Pert

Question 7

n.) A peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; A mannerism

Answer 7

Quirk

Question 8

(v.) To act as a go-between to reconcile differences between parties; (adj.) Acting through an intermediary, not direct or immediate

Answer 8

Mediate

Question 9

(v.) To make known or tell; To give or pass something on

Answer 9

Impart

Question 10

adj.) After the expected or usual time; Delayed or tardy

Answer 10

Belated