Unit 4

Question 1

Blasé

Answer 1

(Adj.) indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures, apathetic

Antonyms: enthusiastic, passionate, fervent

Question 2

Deplore

Answer 2

(V.) to feel or express regret or disapproval

Synonyms: lament, bemoan, bewail
Antonyms: approve, commend, extol

Question 3

Frivolous

Answer 3

(Adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously

Synonyms: silly, foolish, inane, petty
Antonyms: serious, important, significant

Question 4

Ornate

Answer 4

(Adj.) elaborately decorated, showily splendid

Synonyms: fancy, flashy, flamboyant
Antonyms: plain, stark, austere

Question 5

Oust

Answer 5

(V.) to remove, drive out of position or place

Synonyms: expel, eject
Antonyms: admit, welcome

Question 6

Promontory

Answer 6

(N.) a high point of land extending into water

Synonyms: Cliff, outcrop, jetty

Question 7

Qualm

Answer 7

(N.) a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving, or doubt; a feeling of faintness or nausea

Synonyms: regret, second thought, scruple

Question 8

Residue

Answer 8

(N.) a remainder, that which remains when a part has been used up or removed

Synonyms: remnant, remains, leaving

Question 9

Staid

Answer 9

(Adj.) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

Synonyms: sedate, sober, prim
Antonyms: gaudy, jaunty, unconventional

Question 10

Annul

Answer 10

(V.) to reduce to nothing; to make ineffective or inoperative; to declare legally invalid or void

Synonyms: cancel, abolish, invalidate, nullify
Antonyms: validate, authorize, ratify