Vocab 2

Question 1

Aftermath

Answer 1

Consequences, or effects of an event.
SYN: repercussions, results, byproduct

Question 2

Aggrandise

Answer 2

To increase power, wealth or societal status
or, enhance reputation
SYN: elevate, promote, enthrone, dignify

Question 3

ajar

Answer 3

slightly open
SYN: half open, agape, unsecured, unlatched

Question 4

alienate

Answer 4

to feel isolated
or, estranged
SYN: detached, cut off or separated

Question 5

allieviate

Answer 5

to lessen a pain, stress, or tension
or, to make less severe
SYN: reduce, ease, relieve or diminish

Question 6

allure

Answer 6

to attract
or, to tempt
SYN: entice, appeal, charm, captivate, seduce

Question 7

Aloof

Answer 7

to be cool or distant
or, not friendly
SYN: detached, unresponsive, withdrawn, reserved

Question 8

also-ran

Answer 8

a loser in a race or contest
SYN: loser, dud, or flop
Sentence: There was a large time gap between the winner and the also-rans in the race.

Question 9

altercation

Answer 9

an argument or disagreement, typically in public
SYN: fight, quarrel, squabble, dispute

Question 10

alternative

Answer 10

another possibility or option
SYN: replacement, other, back-up, substitute