Unit 9

Question 1

Awry

Answer 1

(Adj. and adverb) in a turned or twisted position or direction, wrong out of the right or hoped for course

Synonyms: (adj.) crooked, askew, amiss
Antonyms: (adj.) straight, symmetrical

Question 2

Chafe

Answer 2

(V.) to warm by rubbing, to wear sore by subbing, to feel annoyance or dissatisfaction, annoy, irk, to strain or press against
(N.) a sore or injury caused by rubbing

Synonyms: (v.) irritate, scrape, abrade
Antonyms: (v.) soothe, mollify, please, elate

Question 3

Dire

Answer 3

(Adj.) dreadful, causing fear or suffering, warning of trouble to come, demanding immediate action to avoid disaster

Synonyms: disastrous, ominous, sinister, urgent
Antonyms: favorable, auspicious, beneficial

Question 4

Encroach

Answer 4

(V.) to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass

Synonyms: intrude, infringe

Question 5

Fend

Answer 5

(V.) to ward off, resist, to get along, manage

Synonyms: travel off, cope

Question 6

Impunity

Answer 6

(N.) freedom from punishment

Synonyms: exemption from penalty, immunity

Question 7

Pertinent

Answer 7

(Adj.) related to the matter at hand, to the point

Synonyms: germane, apropos
Antonyms: unrelated, irrelevant, immaterial

Question 8

Prodigy

Answer 8

(N.) something wonderful or marvelous an unusual feat, a child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent

Synonyms: marvel, wonder, genius
Antonyms: dumbbell, dunce, dullard

Question 9

Recluse

Answer 9

(N.) a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

Synonyms: hermit

Question 10

Apt

Answer 10

(Adj.) suitable, fitting, likely, quick to learn

Synonyms: appropriate, fit, liable
Antonyms: inappropriate, slow