Unit 16

Question 0

Excruciating

Answer 0

Adj. extremely painful; agonizing
Syn- unbearable
Ant- pleasant

Question 1

Crux

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Answer 1

Latin- Cross

Question 2

Crux

Answer 2

N. the most important or decisive point
Syn- essence
Ant- extra

Question 3

Crucial

Answer 3

Adj- extremely necessary, essential

Question 4

Dol

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Answer 4

Latin- to feel pain, to be grieved

Question 5

Indolent

Answer 5

Adj- lazy; averse to work

Question 6

Acrimonious

Answer 6

Adj- exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
Syn- bitter
Ant- civil

Question 7

Exacerbate

Answer 7

V. To make worse or more severe
Syn- aggravate
Ant- ease

Question 8

Ferv

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Answer 8

Latin- to boil, be warm

Question 9

Fervent

Answer 9

Adj. passionately excited or enthusiastic
Syn- fiery
Ant- indifferent

Question 10

Fervor

Answer 10

N. emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm
Syn- eagerness
Ant- apathy

Question 11

Effervescent

Answer 11

Adj- highly spirited, animated
Syn- bubbly
Ant- lifeless

Question 12

Doleful

Answer 12

Adj. sad; mournful
Syn- depressed
Ant- cheerful

Question 13

Dolorious

Answer 13

Adj- mournful; gloomy

Question 14

Acri

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Answer 14

Latin- sharp

Question 15

Acerbic

Answer 15

Adj- harsh and biting in tone
Syn- sharp
Ant- bland

Question 16

Acrid

Answer 16

Adj- stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating