Unit 13

Question 1

antipathy

Answer 1

(noun)

strong dislike, hostile feeling

Question 2

applicable

Answer 2

(adjective)

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Question 3

asset

Answer 3

(noun)

something of value; a resource; an advantage

Question 4

beset

Answer 4

(verb) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

adjective, participle) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels

Question 5

compassion

Answer 5

(noun)

sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Question 6

decorum

Answer 6

(noun)

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

(noun)

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Question 8

exuberant

Answer 8

(adjective)

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

Question 9

facsimile

Answer 9

(noun)

an exact copy

Question 10

imbibe

Answer 10

(verb)

to drink; to take in, absorb

Question 11

implacable

Answer 11

(adjective)

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

Question 12

infinitesimal

Answer 12

(adjective)

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Question 13

innocuous

Answer 13

(adjective) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Question 14

militate

Answer 14

(verb) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

Question 15

patent

Answer 15

(noun) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
(verb) to arrange or obtain such rights
(adjective) plain, open to view; copyrighted

Question 16

sedate

Answer 16

(adjective)
quiet, settled, sober
(verb)
to administer a tranquilizer

Question 17

stentorian

Answer 17

(adjective)

extremely loud

Question 18

stipulate

Answer 18

(verb)

to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

Question 19

ultimatum

Answer 19

(noun)

a final proposal or statement of conditions

Question 20

prowess

Answer 20

(noun) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability