Unit 16

Question 0

Dol

Answer 0

Definition: to feel pain, to be grieved
Root: Latin
Words: Dolere

Question 1

Crux

Answer 1

Definition: cross
Root: Latin
Words: crux

Question 2

Acri

Answer 2

Definition: sharp
Root: Latin
Words: acer

Question 3

Ferv

Answer 3

Definition: to boil, to warm
Root: Latin
Words: fervere

Question 4

Excruciating

Answer 4

Definition: extremely painful, agonizing
Root: Latin
Synonym: unbearable
Antonym: pleasant

Question 5

Crux

Answer 5

Definition: the most important or decisive point
Root: Latin
Synonym: essence
Antonym: extra

Question 6

Crucial

Answer 6

Definition: extremely necessary, essential
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 7

Indolent

Answer 7

Definition: lazy, averse to work
Root: Latin
Synonym: listless
Antonym: robust

Question 8

Doleful

Answer 8

Definition: sad, mournful
Root: Latin
Synonym: depressed
Antonym: cheerful

Question 9

Dolorous

Answer 9

Definition: mournful, gloomy
Root: Latin
Synonym: bleak
Antonym: uplifting

Question 10

Acerbic

Answer 10

Definition: harsh and biting in tone
Root: Latin
Synonym: sharp
Antonym: bland

Question 11

Acrid

Answer 11

Definition: stinging or biting in odor or taste, harsh; irritating
Root: Latin
Synonym:
Antonym:

Question 12

Acrimonious

Answer 12

Definition: exhibiting harsh sharpness in speech or mood
Root: Latin
Synonym: bitter
Antonym: civil

Question 13

Exacerbate

Answer 13

Definition: to make worse or more severe
Root: Latin
Synonym: aggravate
Antonym: ease

Question 14

Fervent

Answer 14

Definition: passionately excited or enthusiastic
Root: Latin
Synonym: fiery
Antonym: indifferent

Question 15

Fervor

Answer 15

Definition: emotional excitement, heated enthusiasm
Root: Latin
Synonym: eagerness
Antonym: apathy

Question 16

Effervescent

Answer 16

Definition: highly spirited; animated
Root: Latin
Synonym: bubble
Antonym: lifeless