Unit 5 set b

Question 1

with a sharp point; keen and alert; sharp and severe; rising quickly to high point and lasting for a short time

Answer 1

Acute

Question 2

to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness

Answer 2

bungle

Question 3

the length of time that something continues or lasts

Answer 3

duration

Question 4

one aspect or side of a side subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem

Answer 4

facet

Question 5

a brawl, a noisy quarrel; to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate

Answer 5

fray

Question 6

one living permanently in a given place

Answer 6

inhabitant

Question 7

having lost power of feeling or movement; to dull the feelings of; to cause the lose feeling

Answer 7

numb

Question 8

something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat; a step-like recession in a wall

Answer 8

setback

Question 9

overly self-satisfied, self righteous

Answer 9

smug

Question 10

to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while

Answer 10

tarry