Unit 9

Question 1

nefarious

Answer 1

(adj) very mean and wicked

Question 2

devious

Answer 2

(adj) dishonest or deceptive; tricky

Question 3

deprecate

Answer 3

(v) to show mild disapproval

Question 4

deride

Answer 4

(v) to ridicule or make fun of; to scoff at

Question 5

apathetic

Answer 5

(adj) indifferent; showing no caring, interest, or concern; lacking emotion

Question 6

listless

Answer 6

(adj) lacking interest in something, usually because of illness, fatigue, or general sadness; spiritless

Question 7

lassitude

Answer 7

(n) a tired feeling, usually resulting from depression or too much work

Question 8

sedentary

Answer 8

(adj) having to do with sitting around a lot

Question 9

compliant

Answer 9

(adj) yielding, submissive

Question 10

sucophant

Answer 10

(n) a self-server who tries to gain the favor of others through the use of flattery or by being overly attentive