Unit 9

Question 1

avenge

Answer 1

to get revenge or to get even

Question 2

deluge

Answer 2

a flood or a heavy fall of rain

Question 3

giddy

Answer 3

dizzy lightheaded

Question 4

impact

Answer 4

the striking of one object against one another

Question 5

liberate

Answer 5

to free from bondage or domination

Question 6

optional

Answer 6

left to ones choice

Question 7

rotund

Answer 7

rounded and plum or to be full or rich

Question 8

saunter

Answer 8

to stroll or walk easy

Question 9

subordinate

Answer 9

lower in rank or position, secondary

Question 10

verge

Answer 10

the point at which something begins or happens or a border. to incline tend toward approach

Question 11

cede

Answer 11

to give up

Question 12

discretion

Answer 12

good judgment or a care in speech and action

Question 13

intimidate

Answer 13

to make timid or frighten by threats or to use fear to get someone to do or not do something

Question 14

logical

Answer 14

reasonable

Question 15

misrepresent

Answer 15

to give a false or untrue idea

Question 16

outright

Answer 16

without reservation

Question 17

rendezvous

Answer 17

to meet in accordance with a plan

Question 18

sluggish

Answer 18

lazy, or slow moving

Question 19

tint

Answer 19

a delicate color or hue

Question 20

variable

Answer 20

likely to undergo change