Vocab U13

Question 1

adj) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Answer 1

applicable

Question 2

n) something if value; a resource; an advantage

Answer 2

asset

Question 3

v) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

adj, part) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)

Answer 3

beset

Question 4

n) sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Answer 4

compassion

Question 5

n) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

Answer 5

decorum

Question 6

n) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Answer 6

duress

Question 7

adj) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

Answer 7

exuberant

Question 8

n) an exact copy

Answer 8

facsimile

Question 9

v) to drink; to take in, absorb

Answer 9

imbibe

Question 10

adj) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

Answer 10

implacable

Question 11

adj) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Answer 11

infinitesimal

Question 12

adj) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Answer 12

innocuous

Question 13

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

Answer 13

militate

Question 14

n) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright
v) to arrange or obtain such rights
adj) plain, open to view; copyrighted

Answer 14

patent

Question 15

n) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Answer 15

prowess

Question 16

adj) quiet, settled, sober

v) to administer a tranquilizer

Answer 16

sedate

Question 17

adj) extremely loud

Answer 17

stentorian

Question 18

v) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement

Answer 18

stipulate

Question 19

n) a final proposal or statement of conditions

Answer 19

ultimatum

Question 20

n) a strong dislike, hostile feeling

Answer 20

antipathy