Unit 5

Question 1

Envisage

Answer 1

Adj. To imagine; to conceive of
No matter how she tried, Larraine could not envisage living anywhere but California.
Syn: perceive

Question 2

Visage

Answer 2

N. Face; facial expression
The twisted visage of the monster costume frightened the toddlers in the room.
Syn: expression

Question 3

Apparition

Answer 3

N. An unreal figure; ghost
The first time Hamlet sees the apparition of his dead father, he can hardly believe his eyes.
Syn: specter

Question 4

Perspicacious

Answer 4

Adj. Wise; insightful; acutely intelligent
Having praised Kate for her perspicacious decisions as treasure, Nigel went on to warn her of the obstacles ahead.
Syn: perceptive Ant: dim-witted; short-sighted

Question 5

Retrospective

Answer 5

Adj. Looking backward over a period of time

The museum will be showcasing a retrospective exhibit of the sculptors work.

Question 6

Aspect

Answer 6

N. A part that can be considered or viewed
Not every aspect of this situation is negative; though we have made mistakes, we can learn from them.
Syn: facet

Question 7

Introspective

Answer 7

Adj. Contemplating one’s thoughts and feelings
The introspective poet enjoyed taking long walks alone.
Syn: meditative Ant: shallow

Question 8

Phenomenon

Answer 8

N. A fact or event which can be observed and/or documented

We observed the same phenomenon numerous times among the songbirds.

Question 9

Diaphanous

Answer 9

Adj. Lightweight and transparent
The diaphanous curtains were lightly lifted by any breeze, no matter how slight.
Syn: opaque

Question 10

Epiphany

Answer 10

N. A moment of great insight; revelation

The doctor’s epiphany eventually led to a breakthrough vaccine.

Question 11

Sycophant

Answer 11

N. A person who flatters; a yes-man

The new president of the company was surrounded by sycophants who never disagreed with him.