Unit 19

Question 0

Inquisitive

Answer 0

Adjective. Curious; asking many questions.

Antonym: uninterested

Question 1

QUIS

Answer 1

Latin. Means “ask, seek, demand”

Question 2

Acquisitive

Answer 2

Adjective. Seeking to get things; greedy.
Synonym: demanding
Antonym: generous

Question 3

Requisition

Answer 3

Noun. Act of ordering or demanding something.

Verb. To make a request or demand.

Question 4

SPOND/SPOUSE

Answer 4

Latin. Means “Pledge; to show support for”

Question 5

Espouse

Answer 5

Verb. To support; pledge support to.
Synonym: advocate
Antonym: criticize

Question 6

Correspond

Answer 6

Verb. To be similar to; compare to.
Synonym: match
Antonym: differ

Question 7

despondent

Answer 7

Adjective. Lacking all hope.
Synonym: despairing
Antonym: joyful

Question 8

ROG

Answer 8

Latin. Means “to ask, demand”.

Question 9

Interrogate

Answer 9

Verb. To formally question.

Synonym: grill

Question 10

Derogatory

Answer 10

Adjective. Insulting; degrading.
Synonym: belittling
Antonym: complimentary

Question 11

Arrogant

Answer 11

Adjective. Excessively proud; haughty.
Synonym: conceided
Antonym: humble

Question 12

Abrogate

Answer 12

Verb. To cancel; to repeal
Synonym: abolish
Antony: ratify

Question 13

PREC

Answer 13

Latin. Means “prayer”.

Question 14

Precarious

Answer 14

Adjective. Threatened or unsafe.
Synonym: risky
Antonym: safe

Question 15

Imprecation

Answer 15

Verb. A curse.

Antonym: blessing

Question 16

Deprecate

Answer 16

Verb. To show disapproval of.
Synonym: belittle
Antonym: praise