Unit 16

Question 0

EXCRUCIATING

Answer 0

Adj. extremely painful; excruciating

syn: unbearable
ant: pleasant

Question 1

Crux

Answer 1

Cross

Question 2

CRUX

Answer 2

“n. The most important or decisive point”

syn: essence
ant: extra

Question 3

CRUCIAL

Answer 3

Extremely necessary; essential

Question 4

Dol

Answer 4

To feel pain; to be grieved

Question 5

INDOLENT

Answer 5

Adj. lazy; adverse to work

syn: listless
ant: robust

Question 6

DOLEFUL

Answer 6

Adj. sad mournful

syn: depressed
ant: cheerful

Question 7

DOLOROUS

Answer 7

Adj. mournful gloomy

syn: bleak
ant: uplifting

Question 8

Acri

Answer 8

Sharp

Question 9

ACERBIC

Answer 9

“adj. Harsh and biting in tone”

syn: sharp
ant: bland

Question 10

ACRID

Answer 10

“adj. Stinging or biting in odor or taste; harsh; irritating”

Question 11

ACRIMONIOUS

Answer 11

“adj. Exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood”

syn: bitter
ant: civil

Question 12

EXACERBATE

Answer 12

V. To make worse or more severe

syn: aggravate
ant: ease

Question 13

Ferv

Answer 13

To boil, be warm

Question 14

FERVENT

Answer 14

Adj. passionately excited or enthusiastic

syn: fiery
ant: indifferent

Question 15

FERVOR

Answer 15

n. emotional exitement
syn: eagerness
ant: apathy

Question 16

EFFERVESCENT

Answer 16

adj. Highly spirited, animated
syn: bubbly
ant: lifeless