Unit 12

Question 1

Caricature

Answer 1

A representation in which the subjects characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated; a way to present someone or something in a distorted way

Question 2

Clangor

Answer 2

A loud ringing sound

Question 3

Contiguous

Answer 3

Side by side, touching; near

Question 4

Cupidity

Answer 4

An eager desire for something

Question 5

Deleterious

Answer 5

Harmful, injurious

Question 6

Enhance

Answer 6

To raise to a higher degree

Question 7

Enthrall

Answer 7

To captivate, charm, hold spellbound

Question 8

Extenuate

Answer 8

To lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses

Question 9

Implicit

Answer 9

Implied or understood though unexpressed

Question 10

Incisive

Answer 10

Sharp, intellectual

Question 11

Ostentatious

Answer 11

Designed to impress or attract notice

Question 12

Paragon

Answer 12

A model of excellence or perfection

Question 13

Paraphrase

Answer 13

To restate in other words

Question 14

Politic

Answer 14

Prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed. (Wise)

Question 15

Prosaic

Answer 15

Dull, lacking in distinction and originality

Question 16

Redundant

Answer 16

Extra, excess, more than is needed

Question 17

Sanctimonious

Answer 17

Making a show of virtue or righteousness

Question 18

Scintillating

Answer 18

Sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant

Question 19

Winsome

Answer 19

Charming, attractive, pleasing

Question 20

Absolve

Answer 20

To clear from blame, responsibility or guilt