Unit 13B

Question 1

(v) to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing, etc.; to bring to ruin

Answer 1

mangle

Question 2

(n) a wrong idea, misunderstanding

Answer 2

misapprehension

Question 3

(n) one who expects things to turn out for the best; someone who looks on the bright side of things

Answer 3

optimist

Question 4

(v) to roam about stealthily in search of something

Answer 4

prowl

Question 5

(v) to make stupid, dull, or groggy; to surprise or astonish

Answer 5

stupefy

Question 6

(adj) in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy

Answer 6

sulky

Question 7

(n) something added to complete a thing or make up for a lack; a section added to a book or document; (v) to provide such an addition or completion

Answer 7

supplement

Question 8

(v) to have a heavy, violent, swelling motion (like waves); (n) a powerful forward rush

Answer 8

surge

Question 9

(n) a quality or characteristic (especially of personality); a distinguishing feature

Answer 9

trait

Question 10

(adj) dishonest; not guided or controlled by moral principles

Answer 10

unscrupulous