unit 7

Question 1

a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender

Answer 1

culprit

Question 2

to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary

Answer 2

dawdle

Question 3

to pay out, spend; to use up

Answer 3

expend

Question 4

easily fooled, tricked, or cheated

Answer 4

gullible

Question 5

to plunge or dip into fluid; to involve deeply

Answer 5

immerse

Question 6

causing excitement or anger; leading to unrest, violence, or disorder

Answer 6

inflammatory

Question 7

to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough

Answer 7

preserve

Question 8

to crush, put down completely

Answer 8

quash

Question 9

a statement that speaks to a persons character or to the benefits of a product; expressing the value and worth of someone or something

Answer 9

testimonial

Question 10

to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle

Answer 10

writhe

Question 11

to approve or permit; to give power or authority to

Answer 11

authorize

Question 12

to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care

Answer 12

dissect

Question 13

an event resulting in death; an accidental death

Answer 13

facility

Question 14

not permitted, unlawful, improper

Answer 14

illicit

Question 15

a note to aid one’s memory; an informal note or report

Answer 15

memorandum

Question 16

marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pit; woefully inadequate or lacking

Answer 16

pathetic