Unit 2 Vocab

Question 1

ca·per

Answer 1

an activity that is typically silly or illegal

Question 2

u·ti·lize

Answer 2

make practical and effective use of

Question 3

re·cy·cle

Answer 3

convert (waste) into reusable material

Question 4

arena

Answer 4

a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held

Question 5

debut

Answer 5

a person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role

Question 6

response

Answer 6

a verbal or written answer or response to something

Question 7

re·print

Answer 7

print again or in a different form

Question 8

di·ag·nose

Answer 8

identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms

Question 9

a·board

Answer 9

on or into (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle)

Question 10

retrace

Answer 10

go back over (the same route that one has just taken)

Question 11

patiently

Answer 11

in a way that shows tolerance of delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Question 12

decipher

Answer 12

succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something)

Question 13

u·til·i·ty

Answer 13

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial

Question 14

bi·as

Answer 14

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

Question 15

cha·os

Answer 15

complete disorder and confusion

Question 16

typhoon

Answer 16

a giant, rotating storm that brings wind, rain, and destruction

Question 17

credence

Answer 17

belief as to the truth of something

Question 18

reimburse

Answer 18

repay (a person who has spent or lost money)

Question 19

vi·o·lin

Answer 19

a stringed musical instrument

Question 20

sea·son·al

Answer 20

relating to or characteristic of a particular season of the year