Unit 2

Question 1

Gingerly

Answer 1

(Adj. adverb) with extreme care or caution

Synonyms: cautiously, warily, circumspectly
Antonyms: firmly, confidently, aggressively

Question 2

Glut

Answer 2

(V.) to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing
(N.) an oversupply

Synonyms: (v.) food, inundate (n.) surplus, plethora
Antonyms: (n.) shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity

Question 3

Incognito

Answer 3

(Adj. adverb) in a disguised starts, under an assumed name or identity
(N.) the state of being disguised, a person in disguise

Antonyms: undisguised

Question 4

Invalidated

Answer 4

(V.) to make valueless, take away all force or effect

Synonyms: cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
Antonyms: support, confirm, back up, legalize

Question 5

Legendary

Answer 5

(Adj.) described in well-known stories; existing in old stories (legends) rather than in real life

Synonyms: mythical, fabulous, famous

Question 6

Maim

Answer 6

(V.) crippled, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate

Question 7

Oblique

Answer 7

(Adj.) slanting or sloping, not straightforward or direct

Synonyms: diagonal, indirect
Antonyms: direct, straight to the point

Question 8

Venerate

Answer 8

(V.) to regard with reverence, look up to won’t great respect

Synonyms: worship, revere, idolize
Antonyms: despise, detest, ridicule, deride

Question 9

Wanton

Answer 9

(Adj.) reckless, heartless, unjustifiable, loose in morals
(N.) a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

Synonyms: (adj.) rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
Antonyms: (adj.) justified, morally strict, responsible

Question 10

Antics

Answer 10

(N.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

Synonyms: pranks, shenanigans