Unit 16

Question 0

EXCRUTIATING

Answer 0

“adj. Extremely painful; agonizing”
Root: CRUX
“syn: unbearable
ant: pleasant”

Question 1

CRUX

Answer 1

Latin CRUX “cross”

Question 2

CRUX

Answer 2

n. The most important or decisive point
Root: CRUX
syn: essence
ant: extra”

Question 3

CRUCIAL

Answer 3

“adj. Extremely necessary; essential”

Root: CRUX

Question 4

DOL

Answer 4

“Latin DOLERE “to feel pain, to be grieved”

Question 5

INDOLENT

Answer 5

“adj. Lazy; averse to work”
Root: DOL
“syn: listless ant: robust”

Question 6

DOLEFUL

Answer 6

adj. Sad; mournful
Root: DOL
“syn: depressed ant: cheerful”

Question 7

DOLORUS

Answer 7

“adj. Mournful; gloomy
Root: DOL
syn: bleak ant: uplifting”

Question 8

ACER

Answer 8

Latin ACER “sharp”

Question 9

ACERBIC

Answer 9

“adj. Harsh and biting in tone
Root: ACER
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
Root: ACRID
syn: bitter ant: civil”

Question 12

FERV

Answer 12

“Latin FERVERE “to boil, be warm”

Question 13

FERVENT

Answer 13

“adj. Passionately excited or enthusiastic”
Root: FERV
“syn: fiery
ant: indifferent”

Question 14

FERVOR

Answer 14

“n. Emotional excitement; heated enthusiasm
Root: FERV
syn: eagerness ant: apathy”

Question 15

EFFERVESCENT

Answer 15

“adj. Highly spirited; animated
Root: FERV
syn: bubbly ant: lifeless”