Unit 15

Question 1

abrasive

Answer 1

adj. causing irritation, harsh,

n. a substance used to smooth or polish

Question 2

acclimate

Answer 2

v. to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation

Question 3

chagrin

Answer 3

n. irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration
v. to cause such a feeling

Question 4

complacent

Answer 4

adj. self-satisfied, overly content

Question 5

concur

Answer 5

v. to express agreement, approve

Question 6

defamation

Answer 6

n. slander or libel

Question 7

explicate

Answer 7

v. to make plain or clear, explain, to interpret

Question 8

fracas

Answer 8

n. a noisy quarrel or brawl

Question 9

grotesque

Answer 9

adj. unnatural, distorted, bizarre

Question 10

pandemonium

Answer 10

n. a wild uproar, din, or commotion

Question 11

raucous

Answer 11

adj. disagreeably harsh-sounding, disorderly

Question 12

receptive

Answer 12

adj. open and responsive to ideas or suggestions

Question 13

renounce

Answer 13

v. to give up or resign something

Question 14

repress

Answer 14

v. to hold back, to put down or check by force

Question 15

reticent

Answer 15

adj. not inclined to speak, reserved, reluctant

Question 16

savory

Answer 16

adj. tasty, appetizing, pungent or salty, not sweet, inoffensive, respectable

Question 17

somnolent

Answer 17

adj. sleepy, drowsy, inducing sleep

Question 18

vehement

Answer 18

adj. intense, forceful, powerful

Question 19

voluble

Answer 19

adj. characterized by a ready flow of words, glib, fluent

Question 20

zealous

Answer 20

adj. eager, earnest, devoted, ardent, fervent, devout