unit 12

Question 1

Insufferable

Answer 1

too extreme to bear; intolerable

adj

Question 2

Dejection

Answer 2

a sad and depressed state; low spirits

noun

Question 3

ascertain

Answer 3

find (something) out for certain; make sure of

verb

Question 4

Discombobulate

Answer 4

disconcert or confuse (someone).

verb

Question 5

diffidently

Answer 5

hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
verb

Question 6

Earnestly

Answer 6

with sincere and intense conviction; seriously.

Question 7

Repugnant

Answer 7

extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

adj

Question 8

Skewed

Answer 8

Suddenly change direction or position

Question 9

Alleged

Answer 9

said

adj

Question 10

optimistically

Answer 10

In a way that shows hope and confidence about the future.

adv

Question 11

Guffawed

Answer 11

Laugh in a loud or boisterous manner

verb

Question 12

Enthralled

Answer 12

Catch the fascinated attention of

verb

Question 13

Vigilant

Answer 13

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

adj

Question 14

Incoherently

Answer 14

A way that’s difficult and hard to understand.

adj

Question 15

unyielding

Answer 15

Unlikely to be swayed

adj