unit 12

Question 1

Abduct

Answer 1

To kidnap, carry off by force

Question 2

To kidnap, carry off by force

Answer 2

Abduct

Question 3

Balk

Answer 3

To stop short and refuse to go pn; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; and illegal motion made by a pitcher

Question 4

To stop short and refuse to go pn; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; and illegal motion made by a pitcher

Answer 4

Balk

Question 5

Frigid

Answer 5

Extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

Question 6

Extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

Answer 6

Frigid

Question 7

Incalculable

Answer 7

Too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

Question 8

Too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

Answer 8

Incalculable

Question 9

Intensive

Answer 9

Thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

Question 10

Thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

Answer 10

Intensive

Question 11

Maneuver

Answer 11

A planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out such a planned movement

Question 12

A planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out such a planned movement

Answer 12

Maneuver

Question 13

Sabotage

Answer 13

An action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take such destructive action

Question 14

An action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take such destructive action

Answer 14

Sabotage

Question 15

Strident

Answer 15

Harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

Question 16

Harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

Answer 16

Strident

Question 17

Valiant

Answer 17

Possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

Question 18

Possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

Answer 18

Valiant

Question 19

Ambiguous

Answer 19

Not clear; having two or more possible meanings the purpose of a test is not to confuse students with

Question 20

Not clear; having two or more possible meanings the purpose of a test is not to confuse students with

Answer 20

Ambiguous

Question 21

Compact

Answer 21

Closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

Question 22

Closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

Answer 22

Compact

Question 23

Earmark

Answer 23

To set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal’s ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

Question 24

To set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal’s ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

Answer 24

Earmark

Question 25

Implement

Answer 25

An instrument, tool; to put into effect

Question 26

An instrument, tool; to put into effect

Answer 26

Implement

Question 27

Indisputable

Answer 27

Beyond question or argument, definitely true

Question 28

Beyond question or argument, definitely true

Answer 28

Indisputable

Question 29

Scant

Answer 29

Not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

Question 30

Not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

Answer 30

Scant

Question 31

Stealthy

Answer 31

Tall, strong, and healthy

Question 32

Tall, strong, and healthy

Answer 32

Stealthy

Question 33

Thrive

Answer 33

To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

Question 34

To grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

Answer 34

Thrive

Question 35

Titanic

Answer 35

Of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

Question 36

Of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

Answer 36

Titanic