Unit 13

Question 0

Blurt

Answer 0

(v.) to say suddenly or without thinking

Question 1

Agitation

Answer 1

(n.) a violent stirring or movement, noisy confusion, excitement, a stirring up of public enthusiasm

Question 2

Chronological

Answer 2

(Adj.) arranged in order of time of occurrence

Question 3

Countenance

Answer 3

(n. ) a face, facial expression

(v. ) to tolerate or approve

Question 4

Diminish

Answer 4

(v.) to make or become smaller, reduce in size

Question 5

Enchant

Answer 5

(v.) to please greatly, to charm, put under a magic spell

Question 6

Fluctuate

Answer 6

(v.) to change continually, to move up and down

Question 7

Foster

Answer 7

(v. ) to bring up, give care to, to promote, encourage

(adj. ) in the same family but not related by birth

Question 8

Grovel

Answer 8

(v.) to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way, to lie face downward, to indulge in something base or unworthy

Question 9

Handicraft

Answer 9

(n.) work done by hand, a trade requiring hand skill

Question 10

Ignite

Answer 10

(v.) to set fire, cause to burn, to heat up, excite

Question 11

Magnitude

Answer 11

(n.) the great size or importance of something

Question 12

Massive

Answer 12

(adj.) large and heavy, great in size or scope

Question 13

Maternal

Answer 13

(adj.) of or like a mother

Question 14

Pall

Answer 14

(v. ) to lose interest, attraction, or effectiveness, to become tiresome
(n. ) a dark covering, something that conceals x

Question 15

Reputable

Answer 15

(adj.) well thought of, having a good reputation

Question 16

Revere

Answer 16

(v.) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

Question 17

Saga

Answer 17

(n.) a narrative of heroic exploits, a long detailed account

Question 18

Stodgy

Answer 18

(adj.) dull, boring, old-fashioned, hidebound, lumpy, thick