Unit 11

Question 1

Ajar

Answer 1

Adj. and Adverb. Partly open

Antonyms: closed tight, shut, open wide

Question 2

Dialogue

Answer 2

N. A conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions and ideas, free discussion

Synonyms: exchange of ideas
Antonyms: monologue, soliloquy

Question 3

Gigantic

Answer 3

Adj. huge, giant, immense

Synonyms: enormous, colossal, harm, disarray
Antonyms: peace and quiet, calm, order

Question 4

Infamous

Answer 4

Adj. very wicked; disgraceful, shameful

Synonyms: scandalous, villainous, flagrant, heinous
Antonyms: glorious, splendid, illustrious, praiseworthy

Question 5

Lax

Answer 5

Adj. not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed

Synonyms: slack, remiss
Antonyms: strict, vigilant, conscientious, scrupulous

Question 6

Misdemeanor

Answer 6

N. A crime of offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct

Synonyms: misdeed, petty offense or transgression
Antonyms: felony, serious crime

Question 7

Narrative

Answer 7

N. A story, detailed report
Adj. having the quality or the nature of a story

Synonyms: (n.) tale, chronicle

Question 8

Pact

Answer 8

N. An agreement, treaty

Synonyms: compact, alliance, deal

Question 9

Vindictive

Answer 9

Adj. bearing a grudge, feeling or snowing a strong tendency toward revenge

Synonyms: spiteful, malicious
Antonyms: forgiving, relenting

Question 10

Adequate

Answer 10

Adj. sufficient, enough

Synonyms: satisfactory, sufficing
Antonyms: insufficient