Unit 16

Question 0

Excruciating (adj)

Answer 0

Extremely painful; agonizing
Syn: unbearable
Ant: pleasant

Question 1

CRUX

Answer 1

Cross

Question 2

Crux (n)

Answer 2

The most important or decisive point
Syn: essence
Ant: extra

Question 3

Crucial (adj)

Answer 3

Extremely necessary; essential

Question 4

DOL

Answer 4

To feel pain, to be grieved

Question 5

Indolent (adj)

Answer 5

Lazy; averse to work
Syn: listless
Ant: robust

Question 6

Doleful (adj)

Answer 6

Mournful; gloomy
Syn: bleak
Ant: uplifting

Question 7

ACRI

Answer 7

Sharp

Question 8

Acerbic (adj)

Answer 8

Harsh and biting in tone
Syn: sharp
Ant: bland

Question 9

Acrid (adj)

Answer 9

Stinging or biting in odor or taste;harsh;irritating

Question 10

Acrimonious (adj)

Answer 10

Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
Syn: bitter
Ant: civil

Question 11

Exacerbate (v)

Answer 11

To make worse or more severe
Syn: aggravate
Ant: ease

Question 12

FERV

Answer 12

To boil, be warm

Question 13

Fervent (adj)

Answer 13

Passionately excited or enthusiastic
Syn: fiery
Ant: indifferent

Question 14

Effervescent (adj)

Answer 14

Highly spirited; animated
Syn: bubbly
Ant: lifeless