Vocab Unit 1 Set A

Question 1

Revert

Answer 1

(V) To return, go back

Question 2

Vigil

Answer 2

(N) A watch, especially at night; any period Of watchful attention

Question 3

Plaudits

Answer 3

(N, PL.) Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

Question 4

Laggard

Answer 4

(N) a person who moves slowly or falls behind

(ADJ) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond

Question 5

Jostle

Answer 5

(V) to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for

Question 6

Grope

Answer 6

(V) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly

Question 7

Excerpt

Answer 7

(N) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.

(V) to take such a passage, to quote

Question 8

Collaborate

Answer 8

(V) to work with, work together

Question 9

Churlish

Answer 9

(ADJ) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude

Question 10

Bonanza

Answer 10

(N) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain