unit6

Question 1

equable

Answer 1

(1) Tending to remain calm. (2) Free from harsh changes or extreme variation.

Question 2

adequacy

Answer 2

Being equal to some need or requirement.

Question 3

equilibrium

Answer 3

(1) A state in which opposing forces are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other. (2) A state of emotional balance or calmness.

Question 4

equinox

Answer 4

A day when day and night are the same length.

Question 5

inquisition

Answer 5

A questioning or examining that is often harsh or severe.

Question 6

perquisite

Answer 6

(1) A privilege or profit that is provided in addition to one’s base salary. (2) Something claimed as an exclusive possession or right.

Question 7

acquisitive

Answer 7

Eager to acquire; greedy.

Question 8

requisition

Answer 8

A demand or request (such as for supplies) made with proper authority.

Question 9

plenary

Answer 9

(1) Including all who have a right to attend. (2) Complete in all ways.

Question 10

complement

Answer 10

(1) Something that fills up or makes perfect; the amount needed to make something complete. (2) A counterpart.

Question 11

deplete

Answer 11

To reduce in amount by using up.

Question 12

replete

Answer 12

Fully or abundantly filled or supplied.

Question 13

metric

Answer 13

(1) Relating to or based on the metric system. (2) Relating to or arranged in meter.

Question 14

meter

Answer 14

(1) The basic metric unit of length, equal to about 39.37 inches. (2) A systematic rhythm in poetry or music.

Question 15

odometer

Answer 15

An instrument used to measure distance traveled.

Question 16

tachometer

Answer 16

A device used to measure speed of rotation.

Question 17

auditor

Answer 17

A person who formally examines and verifies financial accounts.

Question 18

auditory

Answer 18

(1) Perceived or experienced through hearing. (2) Of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing.

Question 19

audition

Answer 19

A trial performance to evaluate a performer’s skills.

Question 20

inaudible

Answer 20

Not heard or capable of being heard.

Question 21

sonic

Answer 21

(1) Having to do with sound. (2) Having to do with the speed of sound in air (about 750 miles per hour).

Question 22

dissonant

Answer 22

(1) Clashing or discordant, especially in music. (2) Incompatible or disagreeing.

Question 23

resonance

Answer 23

(1) A continuing or echoing of sound. (2) A richness and variety in the depth and quality of sound.

Question 24

ultrasonic

Answer 24

Having a frequency higher than what can be heard by the human ear.

Question 25

errant

Answer 25

(1) Wandering or moving about aimlessly. (2) Straying outside proper bounds, or away from an accepted pattern or standard.

Question 26

aberrant

Answer 26

Straying or differing from the right, normal, or natural type.

Question 27

erratic

Answer 27

(1) Having no fixed course. (2) Lacking in consistency.

Question 28

erroneous

Answer 28

Mistaken, incorrect.

Question 29

cede

Answer 29

To give up, especially by treaty; yield.

Question 30

concede

Answer 30

To admit grudgingly; yield.

Question 31

accede

Answer 31

(1) To give in to a request or demand. (2) To give approval or consent.

Question 32

precedent

Answer 32

Something done or said that may be an example or rule to guide later acts of a similar kind.