Unit 2

Question 1

harvest

Answer 1

gather, collect
Farmers harvest crops in the fall.

Question 2

prosper

Answer 2

thrive, succeed
She hopes to prosper in her new career.

Question 3

possess

Answer 3

own, hold
They possess a vast amount of land.

Question 4

shallow

Answer 4

superficial, surface
The water was too shallow for diving.

Question 5

fluid

Answer 5

liquid, substance
The fluid level in the tank was low.

Question 6

decay

Answer 6

decompose, rot
The leaves begin to decay in autumn.

Question 7

batch

Answer 7

group, collection
She baked a batch of cookies.

Question 8

aftermath

Answer 8

consequence, result
The aftermath of the storm was devastating.

Question 9

plethora

Answer 9

abundance, excess
There is a plethora of options to choose from.

Question 10

temper

Answer 10

mood, disposition
He has a calm temper.

Question 11

postpone

Answer 11

delay, defer
The meeting was postponed to next week.

Question 12

conceal

Answer 12

hide, cover
She tried to conceal her disappointment.

Question 13

swap

Answer 13

exchange, trade
They decided to swap seats.

Question 14

exhaust

Answer 14

use up, deplete
They exhausted all resources.

Question 15

shrink

Answer 15

diminish, reduce
The fabric may shrink in the wash.

Question 16

tremble

Answer 16

shake, shiver
He began to tremble in the cold.

Question 17

soak

Answer 17

drench, immerse
Let the beans soak overnight.

Question 18

timid

Answer 18

shy, bashful
The kitten was timid around strangers.

Question 19

urge

Answer 19

encourage, press
They urged her to apply for the job.

Question 20

conclude

Answer 20

finish, end
They decided to conclude the meeting early.