Unit 3

Question 1

Cavort

Answer 1

(V.) To romp or prance exuberantly; to make merry
Synonym: Gambol

Question 2

Credence

Answer 2

(N.) Belief, mental acceptance
Synonyms: Credit, trust, confidence
Antonyms: Disbelief, skepticism, incredulity

Question 3

Decry

Answer 3

(V.) To condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate
Synonyms: Denounce, censure, devalue
Antonyms: Tout, commend, extol, laud, praise

Question 4

Dissemble

Answer 4

(V.) To disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression
Synonyms: Dissimulate, mask, feign

Question 5

Distraught

Answer 5

(Adj.) Very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict
Synonym: Distracted
Antonyms: Calm, collected

Question 6

Eulogy

Answer 6

(N.) A formal statement of commendation; high praise
Synonyms: Panegyric, encomium, tribute
Antonyms: Philippic, invective

Question 7

Evince

Answer 7

(V.) To display clearly, to make evident, to provoke
Synonyms: Exhibit, manifest, occasion

Question 8

Exhume

Answer 8

(V.) To remove from a grave; to bring to light
Synonyms: Disinter, unearth, uncover
Antonyms: Bury, inter

Question 9

Feckless

Answer 9

(Adj.) Lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable
Synonyms: Feeble, incompetent, ineffectual
Antonyms: Competent, capable, effective

Question 10

Murky

Answer 10

(Adj.) Dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision
Synonyms: Dim, cloudy
Antonyms: Clear, transparent, lucid, limpid