Unit 2

Question 1

(v.) to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place

Answer 1

adjourn

Question 2

Synonyms: postpone, discontinue

Answer 2

adjourn

Question 3

Antonyms: open, call to order

Answer 3

adjourn

Question 4

(n.) a citizenof another country; (adj.) foreign, strange

Answer 4

alien

Question 5

Synonyms: (adj.) exotic

Answer 5

alien

Question 6

Antonyms: (adj.) native, endemic

Answer 6

alien

Question 7

(adj.) having a pleasing appearance

Answer 7

comely

Question 8

Synonyms: good-looking, attractive, bonny

Answer 8

comely

Question 9

Antonyms: plain, homely, ugly, repulsive

Answer 9

comely

Question 10

(v.) to make up for; to repay for services

Answer 10

compensate

Question 11

Synonyms: pay back, recompense

Answer 11

compensate

Question 12

Antonyms: fail to reward, stiff

Answer 12

compensate

Question 13

(adj.) loose in one’s morals or behavior

Answer 13

dissolute

Question 14

Synonyms: dissipated, debauched, immoral, corrupt

Answer 14

dissolute

Question 15

Antonyms: chaste, moral, seemly, proper

Answer 15

dissolute

Question 16

(adj.) not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable

Answer 16

erratic

Question 17

Synonyms: irregular, inconsistent

Answer 17

erratic

Question 18

Antonyms: steady, consistent, dependable

Answer 18

erratic

Question 19

(n.) the process of driving or forcing out

Answer 19

expulsion

Question 20

Synonyms: ejection, removal, eviction

Answer 20

expulsion

Question 21

Antonyms: admittance, admission

Answer 21

expulsion

Question 22

(n.) a deliberately deceptive movement; a pretense; (v.) to make a deceptive movement; to make a pretense of

Answer 22

feint

Question 23

Synonyms: (n.) trick, ruse, subterfuge, bluff

Answer 23

feint

Question 24

(n.) food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose

Answer 24

fodder

Question 25

Synonym: provender

Answer 25

fodder

Question 26

(v.) to strengthen, build up

Answer 26

fortify

Question 27

Synonyms: reinforce, shore up

Answer 27

fortify

Question 28

Antonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

Answer 28

fortify

Question 29

(adj.) difficult or impossible to read

Answer 29

illegible

Question 30

Synonyms: unreadable, scribbled

Answer 30

illegible

Question 31

Antonyms: readable, distinct, clear

Answer 31

illegible

Question 32

(v.) to make fun of rudely or unkindly; (n.) a rude remark of derision

Answer 32

jeer

Question 33

Synonyms: (v.) laugh at, mock, taunt, (n.) gibe, insult

Answer 33

jeer

Question 34

Antonyms: (v.) applaud, praise, (n.) applause, plaudits

Answer 34

jeer

Question 35

(adj.) bringing in money; profitable

Answer 35

lucrative

Question 36

Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking

Answer 36

lucrative

Question 37

Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red

Answer 37

lucrative

Question 38

(adj.) average, ordinary, undistinguished

Answer 38

mediocre

Question 39

Synonym: run-of-the-mill

Answer 39

mediocre

Question 40

Antonyms: outstanding, distingushed

Answer 40

mediocre

Question 41

(v.) to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly

Answer 41

proliferate

Question 42

Synonyms: multiply, mushroom, burgeon

Answer 42

proliferate

Question 43

Antonyms: decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off

Answer 43

proliferate

Question 44

(v.) to conquer by force, bring under complete control

Answer 44

subjugate

Question 45

Synonyms: subdue, vanquish

Answer 45

subjugate

Question 46

Antonyms: be conquered, submit

Answer 46

subjugate

Question 47

(v.) to soil, stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch

Answer 47

sully

Question 48

Synonyms: pollute, taint, smear

Answer 48

sully

Question 49

Antonyms: cleanse, purify, decontaminate

Answer 49

sully

Question 50

(v.) to tease, torment by teasing

Answer 50

tantalize

Question 51

Synonyms: tempt, lead on, make one's mouth water

Answer 51

tantalize

Question 52

Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill, gratify

Answer 52

tantalize

Question 53

(adj.) brief and to the point

Answer 53

terse

Question 54

Synonyms: succinct, crisp, short and sweet

Answer 54

terse

Question 55

Antonyms: wordy, diffuse, prolix

Answer 55

terse

Question 56

(adj.) firm, showing no signs of fear, not drawing back

Answer 56

unflinching

Question 57

Synonyms: resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Answer 57

unflinching

Question 58

Antonyms: irresolute, wavering, vacillating

Answer 58

unflinching