Unit 13/ November 1-5

Question 1

Martinet

Answer 1

a strict disciplinarian, especially in the armed forces.

noun

Question 2

dismay

Answer 2

consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected
noun

Question 3

amicable

Answer 3

(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
adj

Question 4

scintillating

Answer 4

brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful

adj

Question 5

omnipresent

Answer 5

widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread.

adj

Question 6

loathsome

Answer 6

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

adj

Question 7

automaton

Answer 7

used in similes and comparisons to refer to a person who seems to act in a mechanical or unemotional way.
noun

Question 8

carped

Answer 8

complain or find fault continually about trivial matters.

verb

Question 9

griped

Answer 9

complain about something in a persistent, irritating way

verb

Question 10

arduous

Answer 10

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
adj

Question 11

quandary

Answer 11

a difficult situation; a practical dilemma.

noun

Question 12

incessant

Answer 12

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
adj

Question 13

squandered

Answer 13

waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
verb

Question 14

plethora

Answer 14

a large or excessive amount of (something).

noun

Question 15

astute

Answer 15

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
adj