Unit 12

Question 1

Abjure

Answer 1

V. to renounce, avoid, shun

Question 2

Acrid

Answer 2

Adj. harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

Question 3

August

Answer 3

Adj. majestic, inspiring admiration and respect

Question 4

Callous

Answer 4

Adj. emotionally hardened, unfeeling, insensitive

Question 5

Clandestine

Answer 5

Adj. secret, concealed; underhanded

Question 6

Compunction

Answer 6

N. remorse and regret

Question 7

Conflagration

Answer 7

N. a large destructive fire

Question 8

Elated

Answer 8

Adj. Part. in high spirit, jubilant; extremely pleased

Question 9

Indelible

Answer 9

Adj. not able to be erased memorable

Question 10

Indulgent

Answer 10

Adj. yielding to the wishes or demands of others

Question 11

Inveterate

Answer 11

Adj. firmly established, habitual, long - standing

Question 12

Irrelevant

Answer 12

Adj. not to the point, not applicable or pertinent

Question 13

Nocturnal

Answer 13

Adj. of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness

Question 14

Platitude

Answer 14

N. cliche, bromide, commonplace

Question 15

Quell

Answer 15

V. to subdue, suppress, crush

Question 16

Quiescent

Answer 16

Adj. inactive; at rest

Question 17

Ruminate

Answer 17

V. to meditate, ponder, chew the cud

Question 18

Tacit

Answer 18

Adj. unspoken, silent, unvoiced

Question 19

Tangible

Answer 19

Adj. capable of being touched, real, concrete

Question 20

Trenchant

Answer 20

Adj. incisive, keen, forceful, distinct, clear - cut