Unit 13

Question 1

antipathy

Answer 1

a strong dislike, hostile feeling

Question 2

applicable

Answer 2

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Question 3

asset

Answer 3

something of value; a resource; an advantage

Question 4

beset

Answer 4

to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in, harassed, troubled

Question 5

compassion

Answer 5

sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Question 6

decorum

Answer 6

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Question 8

exuberant

Answer 8

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained

Question 9

facsimile

Answer 9

an exact copy

Question 10

imbibe

Answer 10

to drink; to take in, absorb

Question 11

implacable

Answer 11

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

Question 12

infinitesimal

Answer 12

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Question 13

innocuous

Answer 13

harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Question 14

militate

Answer 14

to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

Question 15

patent

Answer 15

exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; to obtain rights

Question 16

prowess

Answer 16

distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Question 17

sedate

Answer 17

quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer

Question 18

stentorian

Answer 18

extremely loud

Question 19

stipulate

Answer 19

to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

Question 20

ultimatum

Answer 20

a final proposal or statement of condition