Unit 12

Question 1

(v) to be plentiful, be filled

Answer 1

abound

Question 2

(n) a boaster

Answer 2

braggart

Question 3

(adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way

Answer 3

braggart

Question 4

(n) a hiding place; something hidden or stored

Answer 4

cache

Question 5

(n) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation

Answer 5

clarification

Question 6

(adj) sad, without hope, discouraged

Answer 6

despondent

Question 7

(v) to steal property entrusted to one’s care

Answer 7

embezzle

Question 8

(adj) causing mental pain or grief

Answer 8

heartrending

Question 9

(adj) unhurried, taking plenty of time

Answer 9

leisurely

Question 10

(adv) in an easygoing or unhurried way

Answer 10

leisurely

Question 11

(adj) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent

Answer 11

lethargic

Question 12

(n) a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

Answer 12

malady

Question 13

(adj) ripe, well-matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant

Answer 13

mellow

Question 14

(v) to become gentle and sweet

Answer 14

mellow

Question 15

(adj) wandering, moving about from place to place

Answer 15

nomadic

Question 16

(adj) one piece at a time

Answer 16

piecemeal

Question 17

(adv) gradually

Answer 17

piecemeal

Question 18

(n) a search, hunt

Answer 18

quest

Question 19

(v) to search, seek, ask

Answer 19

quest

Question 20

(adj) by chance, no planned or prearranged, irregular

Answer 20

random

Question 21

(v) to speak wildly and noisily

Answer 21

rant

Question 22

(n) loud, violent talk

Answer 22

rant

Question 23

9v) to make stronger with new materials or support

Answer 23

reinforce

Question 24

(n) isolation from others, solitude

Answer 24

seclusion

Question 25

(n) a person’s condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige

Answer 25

status

Question 26

(n) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation

Answer 26

turmoil