Unit 9

Question 0

Awry

Answer 0

Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

Question 1

Apt

Answer 1

Appropriate of suitable for circumstances

Question 2

Bludgeon

Answer 2

Thick stick with a heavy end, used as a weapon.

Question 3

Capitulate

Answer 3

To surrender unconditionaly or on stipulated terms

Question 4

Chafe

Answer 4

To wear or abrade by rubbing

Question 5

Defile

Answer 5

To make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase

Question 6

Dire

Answer 6

Causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible

Question 7

Disarming

Answer 7

Removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion etc..

Question 8

Disgruntled

Answer 8

Displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish:

Question 9

Encroach

Answer 9

To advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits

Question 10

Endow

Answer 10

To provide with a permanent fund or source of income

Question 11

Fend

Answer 11

To ward off

Question 12

Impunity

Answer 12

Exemption from punishment.

Question 13

Mien

Answer 13

Air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling,

Question 14

Penal

Answer 14

Of, pertaining to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.

Question 15

Pertinent

Answer 15

Pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand;

Question 16

Predominant

Answer 16

Having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others

Question 17

Prodigy

Answer 17

A person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability

Question 18

Recluse

Answer 18

Person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation.

Question 19

Renown

Answer 19

widespread and high repute; fame.