Unit 12 vocabulary

Question 1

Abound

Answer 1

To be plentiful, be filled

Question 2

Braggart

Answer 2

A boaster, boastful in a loud, annoying way

Question 3

Cache

Answer 3

A hiding place; something hidden or stored

Question 4

Clarification

Answer 4

The act of making clear or understandable, an explanation

Question 5

Despondent

Answer 5

Sad, without hope, discouraged

Question 6

Embezzle

Answer 6

To steal property entrusted to one’s care

Question 7

Heartrending

Answer 7

Causing mental pain it grief

Question 8

Leisurely

Answer 8

Unhurried, taking plenty of time;(adv.) in an easygoing or unhurried way

Question 9

Lethargic

Answer 9

Unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent

Question 10

Malady

Answer 10

A sickness, I’ll was, disease, disorder

Question 11

Mellow

Answer 11

Ripe, well- matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant; (v.) to become gentle and sweet

Question 12

Nomadic

Answer 12

Wandering, moving about from place to place

Question 13

Piecemeal

Answer 13

One piece at a time; (adv.) gradually

Question 14

Quest

Answer 14

A search, hint;(v.) to search, seek, ask

Question 15

Random

Answer 15

By chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular

Question 16

Rant

Answer 16

To speak wildly and noisy;(n.) loud, violent talk

Question 17

Reinforce

Answer 17

To make stronger with new material or to support

Question 18

Seclusion

Answer 18

Isolation from others, solitude

Question 19

Status

Answer 19

A be persons condition or position in the eye of law; relative rank or standing, especially in society, prestige

Question 20

Turmoil

Answer 20

A state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain it agitation