Unit 16

Question 1

CRUX

Answer 1

Latin CRUX “cross”

Question 2

EXCRUCIATING

Answer 2

Adjective. Extremely painful; agonizing
Root: CRUX
Syn: unbearable
Ant: pleasant

Question 3

CRUX

Answer 3

Noun. The most important or decisive point
Root: CRUX
Syn: essence
Ant: extra

Question 4

CRUCIAL

Answer 4

Adjective. Extremely necessary; essential

Root: CRUX

Question 5

DOL

Answer 5

Latin DOLERE “to feel pain, to be grieved”

Question 6

INDOLENT

Answer 6

Adjective. Lazy; averse to work
Root: DOL
Syn: listless
Ant: robust

Question 7

DOLEFUL

Answer 7

Adjective. Sad; mournful
Root: DOL
Syn: bleak
Ant: uplifting

Question 8

ACRI

Answer 8

Latin ACER “sharp”

Question 9

ACERBIC

Answer 9

Adjective. Harsh and biting in tone
Root: ACRI
Syn: sharp
Ant: bland

Question 10

ACRID

Answer 10

Adjective. Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating
Root: ACRI

Question 11

ACRIMONIOUS

Answer 11

Adjective. Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
Root: ACRI
Syn: bitter
Ant: civil

Question 12

EXACERBATE

Answer 12

Verb. To make worse or more severe
Root: ACRI
Syn: aggravate
Ant: ease

Question 13

FERV

Answer 13

Latin FERVERE “to boil, be warm”

Question 14

FERVENT

Answer 14

Adjective. Passionately excited or enthusiastic
Root: FERV
Syn: fiery
Ant: indifferent

Question 15

FERVOR

Answer 15

Noun. Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm
Root: FERV
Syn: eagerness
Ant: apathy

Question 16

EFFERVESCENT

Answer 16

Adjective. Highly spirited; animated
Root: FERV
Syn: bubbly
Ant: lifeless