Unit 12B

Question 1

(adj) thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

Answer 1

intensive

Question 2

(n) a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; (v) to perform or carry out such a planned movement

Answer 2

maneuver

Question 3

(n) an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; (v) to take such destructive action

Answer 3

sabotage

Question 4

(adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

Answer 4

scant

Question 5

(adj) done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

Answer 5

stealthy

Question 6

(adj) tall, strong, and healthy

Answer 6

strapping

Question 7

(adj) harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

Answer 7

strident

Question 8

(v) to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

Answer 8

thrive

Question 9

(adj) of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

Answer 9

titanic

Question 10

(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

Answer 10

valiant