Unit 2 Set B

Question 1

Arid

Answer 1

Adjective: extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

Although California leaves the nation in farming crops won’t grow in its most arid regions

Question 2

Billow

Answer 2

Noun: a large wave
Verb: to rise or swell like a wave

The ocean below Rosenthal, attracting the most daring surfers

Bands cheered enthusiastically when they saw their teams flags billow over the stadium

Question 3

Constrain

Answer 3

Verb: to force compel to restrain, hold back

You can’t constrain me against my will

Question 4

Disinterested

Answer 4

Adjective: fair minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent

A judge must remain disinterested in order to render and even handed and logical decision

Question 5

Encompass

Answer 5

Verb to in circle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

Oceans and compass about 3/4 of the surface of our planet

Question 6

Incomprehensible

Answer 6

Adjective: impossible to understand

Our schools intercom system is so old that this morning’s announcements were almost incomprehensible

Question 7

Manipulate

Answer 7

Verb: to handle or use skillfully; manager control for personal gain or advantage

Scientist should not manipulate data

Question 8

Maximum

Answer 8

Noun: the greatest possible amount or degree

Adjective: reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

The postage scale can weigh a maximum of only 5 pounds

To ease the patient suffering, the doctor prescribed the maximum dosage of painkillers

Question 9

Ruffle

Answer 9

Verb: to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy upset; to flip through

Noun: material used for trimming edges; a ripple or low drum beat

His wise cracks always my feelings.

My favorite pillow has a velvet ruffle .

Question 10

Stamina

Answer 10

Noun: the strength needed to keep going or overcome, physical or mental strain; staying power

Marathon runners need a great deal of stamina to cover many miles .