Vocab: Unit 12

Question 1

Abound

Answer 1

(v) to be plentiful, be filled

Ant: lack, want

Question 2

Braggart

Answer 2

(n) a boaster; (adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way

Ant: none

Question 3

Cache

Answer 3

(n) a hiding place; something hidden or stored

Ant: none

Question 4

Clarification

Answer 4

(n) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation
Ant: none

Question 5

Despondent

Answer 5

(adj) sad, without hope, discouraged

Ant: jubilant, elated

Question 6

Embezzle

Answer 6

(v) to steal property entrusted to one’ care

Ant: none

Question 7

Heartrending

Answer 7

(adj) causing mental pain or grief

Ant: amusing, funny, hilarious

Question 8

Leisurely

Answer 8

(adj) unhurried, taking plenty of time; (adv) in an easygoing or unhurried way
Ant: (adj) hasty, hurried, rushed, hectic

Question 9

Lethargic

Answer 9

(adj) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent

Ant: wide-awake, alert, energetic, dynamic

Question 10

Malady

Answer 10

(n) a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

Ant: health, well-being

Question 11

Mellow

Answer 11

(adj) ripe, well-matured; soft, sweet, and rich; gentle, pleasant (v) to become gentle and sweet
Ant: (adj) unripe, green, harsh, grating, strident

Question 12

Nomadic

Answer 12

(adj) wandering, moving about from place to place

Ant: stationary, settled, rooted, fixed

Question 13

Piecemeal

Answer 13

(adj) one piece at a time; (adv) gradually

Ant: (adv) all at once

Question 14

Quest

Answer 14

(n) a search, hunt; (v) to search, seek, ask

Ant: none

Question 15

Random

Answer 15

(adj) by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular

Ant: planned, deliberate, systematic

Question 16

Rant

Answer 16

(v) to speak wildly and noisily; (n) loud, violent talk

Ant: (v) whisper, mumble

Question 17

Reinforce

Answer 17

(v) to make stronger with new materials or support

Ant: weaken, undermine, sap, impair

Question 18

Seclusion

Answer 18

(n) isolation form others, solitude

Ant: the thick of things

Question 19

Status

Answer 19

(n) a person’s condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige
Ant: none

Question 20

Turmoil

Answer 20

(n) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation
Ant: peace and quite, order