Vocab 13A

Question 1

a strong dislike, hostile feeling

Answer 1

antipathy

Question 2

capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Answer 2

applicable

Question 3

something of value; a resource; an advantage

Answer 3

asset

Question 4

harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels). to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

Answer 4

beset

Question 5

sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Answer 5

compassion

Question 6

proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

Answer 6

decorum

Question 7

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Answer 7

duress

Question 8

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

Answer 8

exuberant

Question 9

an exact copy

Answer 9

facsimile

Question 10

To drink; to take in, absorb

Answer 10

imbibe

Question 11

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

Answer 11

implacable

Question 12

so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Answer 12

infinitesimal

Question 13

harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Answer 13

innocuous

Question 14

to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against

Answer 14

militate

Question 15

to arrange or obtain such rights. exclusive rights over an invention; copyright. plain, open to view; copyrighted

Answer 15

patent

Question 16

distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Answer 16

prowess

Question 17

to administer a tranquilizer. quiet, settled, sober

Answer 17

sedate

Question 18

extremely loud

Answer 18

stentorian

Question 19

to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

Answer 19

stipulate

Question 20

a final proposal or statement of conditions

Answer 20

ultimatum