Unit 14

Question 1

Cosmopolitan

Answer 1

Adj. found in most parts of the world; having many fields of interest, of worldwide scope, sophisticated

Synonyms: global, international, polished
Antonyms: narrow, unsophisticated, provincial

Question 2

Gala

Answer 2

N. A public entertainment marking a special event, a festive occasion,
Adj. festive, showy

Synonyms: (n.) extravaganza, fete (adj.) spectacular, grand

Question 3

Gratitude

Answer 3

N. Appreciation, thankfulness

Synonyms: thanks, gratefulness

Question 4

Hoax

Answer 4

N. An act intended to trick or deceive, a fraud
V. To trick, deceive

Synonyms: (n.) deception, ruse, fake (v,) dupe

Question 5

Imposter

Answer 5

N. A swindler, deceiver, one who uses a false name or character in order to cheat

Synonyms: cheat, trickster

Question 6

Meager

Answer 6

Adj. poor, scant, unsatisfactory, thin, slight

Synonyms: scanty, skimpy, sparse
Antonyms: ample, plentiful, abundant

Question 7

Oppress

Answer 7

V. To govern or rule cruelly or unjustly, to weigh heavily upon

Synonyms: mistreat, persecute,grind underfoot
Antonyms: pamper, coddle, free, liberate

Question 8

Pedestrian

Answer 8

N. One who goes on foot
Adj. relating to walking, on foot, ordinary, unimaginative

Synonyms: (adj.) commonplace, prosaic
Antonyms: (n.) driver, rider (adj.) original, novel

Question 9

Vanquish

Answer 9

V. To defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow, to overcome, a feeling or condition

Synonyms: beat, conquer
Antonyms: succumb to, yield to

Question 10

Affliction

Answer 10

N. A physical ailment, a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune

Synonyms: illness, woe, torment, anguish
Antonyms: blessing, boon, joy