Unit 6 Part 2

Question 1

Intermittent

Answer 1

(Adj.) Stopping and beginning again, sporadic
Synonyms: Fitful, spasmodic, random
Antonym: Uninterrupted

Question 2

Moot

Answer 2

(Adj.) Open to discussion and debate, unresolved; (V.) To bring up for discussion; (N.) A hypothetical law case argued by students
Synonyms: (Adj.) Debatable, questionable; (V.) Broach
Antonyms: (Adj.) Undebatable, indisputable, self-evident

Question 3

Motif

Answer 3

(N.) A principal idea, feature, theme, or element; a repeated or dominant figure in design

Question 4

Neophyte

Answer 4

(N.) A new convert, beginner, novice
Synonyms: Tenderfoot, tyro
Antonyms: Veteran, past master, expert, pro

Question 5

Perspicacity

Answer 5

(N.) Keenness is observing and understanding
Synonyms: Acumen, discernment
Antonyms: Dullness, obtuseness

Question 6

Plenary

Answer 6

(Adj.) Complete in all aspects or essentials; absolute; attended by all qualified members
Synonyms: Unrestricted
Antonyms: Limited, restricted, incomplete

Question 7

Surveillance

Answer 7

(N.) A watch kept over a person; careful, close, and disciplined observation
Synonyms: Observation, monitoring

Question 8

Sylvan

Answer 8

(Adj.) Pertaining to or characteristic of forests; living or located in a forest; wooded, woody
Synonyms: Arcadian

Question 9

Testy

Answer 9

(Adj.) Easily irritated; characterized by impatience and exasperation
Synonyms: Irritable, peevish, waspish, petulant
Antonyms: Imperturbable, unexcited

Question 10

Travesty

Answer 10

(N.) A grotesque or grossly inferior imitation; (V.) To ridicule by imitating in a broad or burlesque fashion
Synonyms: (N.) Burlesque, caricature, farce