Unit 13

Question 1

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

Answer 1

agitation

Question 2

(v) to say suddenly or without thinking

Answer 2

blurt

Question 3

(adj) arranged in order of occurrence

Answer 3

chronological

Question 4

(n) a face, facial expression; (v) to tolerate or approve

Answer 4

countenance

Question 5

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

Answer 5

diminish

Question 6

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

Answer 6

enchant

Question 7

(v) to change continually; to move up or down

Answer 7

fluctuate

Question 8

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

Answer 8

foster

Question 9

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

Answer 9

foster

Question 10

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

Answer 10

grovel

Question 11

(n) work done by hand; a trade requiring hand skill

Answer 11

handicraft

Question 12

(adj) extremely funny, causing loud amusement

Answer 12

hilarious

Question 13

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

Answer 13

ignite

Question 14

(n) the great size or importance of something

Answer 14

magnitude

Question 15

(adj) large and heavy; great in size or scope

Answer 15

massive

Question 16

(adj) of or like a mother

Answer 16

maternal

Question 17

(v) to lose in interest, attraction, or effectiveness; to become tiresome

Answer 17

pall

Question 18

(n) a dark covering, something that conceals

Answer 18

pall

Question 19

(adj) well thought of, having a good reputation

Answer 19

reputable

Question 20

(v) to love and respect deeply, honor greatly

Answer 20

revere

Question 21

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

Answer 21

saga

Question 22

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

Answer 22

stodgy