Unit 13 Vocabulary :::::)))))))

Question 1

Antipathy

Answer 1

N. A strong dislike, hostile feeling

Question 2

Applicable

Answer 2

Adj. capable of being applied, relevant, suitable

Question 3

Asset

Answer 3

N. Something of value, a resource, an advantage

Question 4

Beset

Answer 4

V. To attack from all sides, to surround, hem in

Adj. part. Harassed, troubled, studded

Question 5

Compassion

Answer 5

N. Sympathy for another’s suffering, pity

Question 6

Decorum

Answer 6

N. Proper behavior, good taste, orderliness

Question 7

Duress

Answer 7

N. Compulsion by threat, forcible confinement

Question 8

Exuberant

Answer 8

Adj. high spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained, excessive, abundant

Question 9

Facsimile

Answer 9

N. An exact copy

Question 10

Imbibe

Answer 10

V. To drink, to take in, absorb

Question 11

Implacable

Answer 11

Adj. not to be satisfied or pacified, unyielding

Question 12

Infinitesimal

Answer 12

Adj. so small as to be almost immeasurable, minute

Question 13

Innocuous

Answer 13

Adj. harmless, inoffensive, insignificant

Question 14

Militate

Answer 14

V. To have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

Question 15

Patent

Answer 15

N. Exclusive rights over an invention, copyright
V. To arrange or obtain such rights
Adj. plain, open to view, copyrighted

Question 16

Prowess

Answer 16

N. Distinguished bravery, superior skill or ability

Question 17

Sedate

Answer 17

Adj. quiet, settled, sober

V. To administer a tranquilizer

Question 18

Stentorian

Answer 18

Adj. extremely loud

Question 19

Stipulate

Answer 19

V. To arrange specifically, to require as a condition of agreement

Question 20

Ultimatum

Answer 20

N. A final proposal or statement of conditions