Unit 4

Question 1

Controversial

Answer 1

Adj. arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

Synonyms: arguable, at issue

Question 2

Fruitless

Answer 2

Adj. not producing the desired results, unsuccessful

Synonyms: useless, vain, unproductive
Antonyms: productive, effective

Question 3

Hostile

Answer 3

Adj. unfriendly, unfavorable, warlike, aggressive

Antonyms: friendly, cordial

Question 4

Inflict

Answer 4

V. To give or cause something unpleasant, impose

Synonyms: deal out, visit upon
Antonyms: suffer, undergo, sustain

Question 5

Malignant

Answer 5

Adj. deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious

Synonyms: wicked, malevolent
Antonyms: wholesome, beneficial

Question 6

Orthodox

Answer 6

Adj. in agreement with establishment or generally accepted beliefs or way of doing things

Synonyms: traditional, standard, customary
Antonyms: unusual, unconventional, heretical

Question 7

Scurry

Answer 7

To run quickly, scamper, hurry

Synonyms: Rush, dash, scramble
Antonyms: trudge, plod, creep, crawl

Question 8

Void

Answer 8

Adj. completely empty; having no legal force or effect
N. Empty or unfilled space
V. To cancel or nullify

Synonyms: adj. invalid, vacant, bare
Antonyms: adj. in effect, teeming with (v.) confirm

Question 9

Wince

Answer 9

V. To draw back suddenly, as though in pain or in fear
N. The act. Of drawing back in this way

Synonyms: flinch, shudder

Question 10

Buffoon

Answer 10

N. A clown; a coarse, stupid person

Synonyms: jester, dunce