Unit 6

Question 0

aloof

Answer 0

Not friendly

Question 1

abashed

Answer 1

Embarrassed or ashamed

Question 2

articulate

Answer 2

Speak fluently

Question 3

bask

Answer 3

Lie exposed to warmth and light

Question 4

defect

Answer 4

Imperfection or lacking

Question 5

finesse

Answer 5

Intricate and refined delicacy

Question 6

flaunt

Answer 6

Display something impressively to make someone jealous

Question 7

forthright

Answer 7

Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest

Question 8

genial

Answer 8

Friendly and cheerful

Question 9

instill

Answer 9

Gradually but firmly establish

Question 10

ostracize

Answer 10

Exclude someone from a society or group

Question 11

premonition

Answer 11

A strong feeling that something is about to happen

Question 12

pseudonym

Answer 12

A fictitious name, especially one used by an author

Question 13

purge

Answer 13

Get rid of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition.

Question 14

rehabilitate

Answer 14

Restore to health or normal life by training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness

Question 15

repercussion

Answer 15

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action

Question 16

resolute

Answer 16

Admirably purposeful and determined

Question 17

retentive

Answer 17

• Having the ability to remember facts and impressions easily
• Able to absorb and hold moisture

Question 18

scapegoat

Answer 18

A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Question 19

anguish

Answer 19

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering