Unit 3

Question 1

Comply

Answer 1

(V.) to yield to a request or command

Synonyms: consent, acquiesce
Antonyms: reject, refuse, decline

Question 2

Devoid

Answer 2

(Adj.) not having or using, lacking

Synonyms: wanting, bereft
Antonyms: full, abounding

Question 3

Elite

Answer 3

(N.) the choice part of a group of people or things
(Adj.) superior

Synonyms: (n.) cream of the crop, upper crust
Antonyms: (n.) rank and file, dregs of society

Question 4

Grapple

Answer 4

(N.) an iron hook used to grab and hold
(V.) to come to grips with, wrestle or fight with

Synonyms: (v.) tackle, confront, struggle with

Question 5

Perspective

Answer 5

(N.) a point of view or general standpoint from which difference things are viewed, physically or mentally; the appearance to the eye of various objects at a given time, place, or distance

Synonyms: viewpoint, sense of proportion

Question 6

Prodigious

Answer 6

(Adj.) immense, extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree

Synonyms: gigantic, tremendous, astounding
Antonyms: puny, minuscule, insignificant

Question 7

Relevant

Answer 7

(Adj.) connected with or related to the matter at hand

Synonyms: pertinent, germane, applicable
Antonyms: unconnected, extraneous

Question 8

Tether

Answer 8

(N.) a rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed object; the outer limit of strength or resources
(V.) to fasten with a rope or chain

Synonyms: (v.) tie up, chain up, leash
Antonyms: (v.) untie, let loose

Question 9

Vie

Answer 9

(V.) to compete; to strive for victory or superiority

Synonyms: contend, rival

Question 10

Audacious

Answer 10

(Adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring

Synonyms: enterprising, brave
Antonyms: timid, coward