Unit 3

Question 1

Culminate

Answer 1

V. To reach a high point of development, to end, climax

Synonyms: conclude, terminate
Antonyms: begin, initiate, kick off

Question 2

Goad

Answer 2

V. To drive or urge on
N. Something used to drive or urge on

Synonyms: v. Prod, spur on
Antonyms: v. Curb, check, restrain

Question 3

Indulge

Answer 3

V. to give to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

Synonyms: oblige, humor, coddle, pamper
Antonyms: deny, refuse

Question 4

Loom

Answer 4

V. To come into view, to appear in exaggerated form
N. To machine for weaving

Synonyms: v. Emerge, surface, hover, tower

Question 5

Miscellaneous

Answer 5

Adj. mixed, of different kinds

Synonyms: varied, assorted, motley
Antonyms: identical, uniform, homogenous

Question 6

Seethe

Answer 6

V. To boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

Synonyms: churn, Simmer, stew

Question 7

Singe

Answer 7

V. To burn slightly
N. A burnt the ends or edges

Synonyms: v. scorch, char
Antonyms: v. Incinerate

Question 8

Upright

Answer 8

Adj. vertical, straight, good, honest
Adv. in a verticals position

Synonyms: adj. perpendicular, virtuous
Antonyms: adj. horizontal, prone, dishonest, corrupt

Question 9

Verify

Answer 9

V. To establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

Synonyms: prove, validate, substantiate
Antonyms: disprove, discredit

Question 10

Animated

Answer 10

Adj. full of life, lively, alive; moved to action

Synonyms: energetic, vigorous
Antonyms: lifeless, dead, flat