UNIT 9

Question 1

Avenge

Answer 1

To get revenge for, get even for, settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong or injury

Question 2

To get revenge for, get even for, settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong or injury

Answer 2

Avenge

Question 3

Deluge

Answer 3

a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity; to flood

Question 4

a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity; to flood

Answer 4

Deluge

Question 5

Giddy

Answer 5

dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

Question 6

dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

Answer 6

Giddy

Question 7

Impact

Answer 7

The striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision; to affect, especially forcefully

Question 8

The striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision; to affect, especially forcefully

Answer 8

Impact

Question 9

Liberate

Answer 9

To free from bondage or domination; to release

Question 10

To free from bondage or domination; to release

Answer 10

Liberate

Question 11

Optional

Answer 11

Left to one’s own choice; not required

Question 12

Left to one’s own choice; not required

Answer 12

Optional

Question 13

Rotund

Answer 13

Rounded and plump; full or rich in sound

Question 14

Rounded and plump; full or rich in sound

Answer 14

Rotund

Question 15

Saunter

Answer 15

To stroll; walk in an easy, leisurely way a stroll

Question 16

To stroll; walk in an easy, leisurely way a stroll

Answer 16

Saunter

Question 17

Subordinate

Answer 17

Lower in rank or position; secondary; one who is in a lower position or under the orders of someone else; to put in a secondary position

Question 18

Lower in rank or position; secondary; one who is in a lower position or under the orders of someone else; to put in a secondary position

Answer 18

Subordinate

Question 19

Verge

Answer 19

The point at which something begins or happens; a border; to incline, tend toward, approach; to be in the process of becoming something else

Question 20

The point at which something begins or happens; a border; to incline, tend toward, approach; to be in the process of becoming something else

Answer 20

Verge

Question 21

Cede

Answer 21

To give up, surrender; to hand over to another

Question 22

To give up, surrender; to hand over to another

Answer 22

Cede

Question 23

Discretion

Answer 23

Good judgment; care in speech and action; freedom to judge or choose

Question 24

Good judgment; care in speech and action; freedom to judge or choose

Answer 24

Discretion

Question 25

Intimidate

Answer 25

To make timid or frighten by threats; to use fear to get someone to do something

Question 26

To make timid or frighten by threats; to use fear to get someone to do something

Answer 26

Intimidate

Question 27

Misrepresent

Answer 27

To give a false or untrue idea

Question 28

To give a false or untrue idea

Answer 28

Misrepresent

Question 29

Outright

Answer 29

Complete; instantaneous; without reservation, thoroughing; completely, instantaneously

Question 30

Complete; instantaneous; without reservation, thoroughing; completely, instantaneously

Answer 30

Outright

Question 31

Rendezvous

Answer 31

To meet in accordance with a plan; a meeting by agreement; a meeting place

Question 32

To meet in accordance with a plan; a meeting by agreement; a meeting place

Answer 32

Rendezvous

Question 33

Sluggish

Answer 33

Lazy; slow-moving; not active, dull

Question 34

Lazy; slow-moving; not active, dull

Answer 34

Sluggish

Question 35

Tint

Answer 35

A delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something; to give color to something to dye

Question 36

A delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something; to give color to something to dye

Answer 36

Tint

Question 37

Variable

Answer 37

Likely to undergo change; changeable; a value or quantity that varies; a symbol for such

Question 38

Likely to undergo change; changeable; a value or quantity that varies; a symbol for such

Answer 38

Variable

Question 39

Logical

Answer 39

Reasonable; making use of a reason and good sense

Question 40

Reasonable; making use of a reason and good sense

Answer 40

Logical