Unit 13

Question 1

agitation

Answer 1

a violent stirring or movement; noisy confusion, excitement; a stirring up of public enthusiasm

Question 2

blurt

Answer 2

to say suddenly or without thinking

Question 3

chronological

Answer 3

arranged in order of time of occurrence

Question 4

countenance

Answer 4

a face, facial expression; to tolerate or approve

Question 5

diminish

Answer 5

to make or become smaller, reduce in size

Question 6

enchant

Answer 6

to please greatly; to charm, put under a magic spell

Question 7

fluctuate

Answer 7

to change continually; to move up and down

Question 8

foster

Answer 8

to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage; in the same family but not related by birth

Question 9

grovel

Answer 9

to humble oneself, act in a fearful and servile way; to lie face downward; to indulge in something base or unworthy

Question 10

handicraft

Answer 10

work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

Question 11

hilarious

Answer 11

extremely funny, causing loud amusement

Question 12

ignite

Answer 12

to set on fire, cause to burn; to heat up, excite

Question 13

magnitude

Answer 13

the great size or importance of something

Question 14

massive

Answer 14

large and heavy; great in size or scope

Question 15

maternal

Answer 15

of or like a mother

Question 16

pall

Answer 16

to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become

Question 17

reputable

Answer 17

well thought of, having a good reputation

Question 18

revere

Answer 18

to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

Question 19

saga

Answer 19

a narrative of heroic exploits; along detailed account

Question 20

stodgy

Answer 20

dull boring; old-fashioned,hidebound;lumpy, thick