Unit 3

Question 1

Cognizant

Answer 1

Conscious of, aware, mindful

Question 2

Commiserate

Answer 2

To express sorrow, sympathize, pity

Question 3

Copious

Answer 3

Plentiful, abundant, profuse, bountiful

Question 4

Dearth

Answer 4

A shortage, deficiency, scarcity

Question 5

Eloquent

Answer 5

Stirring, fluent, articulate,

Question 6

Expedient

Answer 6

Self-interested, advantageous, utilitarian

Question 7

Hindrance

Answer 7

A barrier, obstruction, impediment

Question 8

Jargon

Answer 8

Technical language, terminology, slang

Question 9

Kindle

Answer 9

To stir up, inspire, rouse, stimulate

Question 10

Lavish

Answer 10

Overly luxurious, sumptuous, abundant

Question 11

Levity

Answer 11

Lightheartedness, jokiness, humor

Question 12

Ludicrous

Answer 12

Ridiculous, laughable, comical

Question 13

Meander

Answer 13

To wonder, ramble, roam

Question 14

Negligent

Answer 14

Careless, neglectful, inattentive

Question 15

Peripheral

Answer 15

Of little importance, nonessential

Question 16

Scrutinize

Answer 16

To inspect, examine, analyze

Question 17

Substantiate

Answer 17

To prove, validate, authenticate

Question 18

Unobtrusive

Answer 18

Not noticeable, discreet, self-effacing

Question 19

Vacillate

Answer 19

To hesitate, waver, dither, think twice

Question 20

Appall

Answer 20

To shock, horrify, disgust, outrage