vocab unit 13

Question 1

antipathy

Answer 1

a strong dislike, hostile feeling

Question 2

applicable

Answer 2

capable of being applied; relevant

Question 3

asset

Answer 3

something of value, a resource

Question 4

beset

Answer 4

to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in

Question 5

compassion

Answer 5

sympathy for another’s suffering

Question 6

decorum

Answer 6

proper behavior, good taste

Question 7

duress

Answer 7

compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Question 8

exuberant

Answer 8

high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained

Question 9

facsimile

Answer 9

an exact copy

Question 10

imbibe

Answer 10

to drink; to take in

Question 11

implacable

Answer 11

not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

Question 12

infinitesimal

Answer 12

so small as to be almost immesurable

Question 13

innocuous

Answer 13

harmless, inoffensive

Question 14

militate

Answer 14

to have effect or force on or against someone or something

Question 15

patent

Answer 15

exclusive rights over an invention

Question 16

prowess

Answer 16

distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Question 17

sedate

Answer 17

quiet, settled, sober

Question 18

stentorian

Answer 18

extremely loud

Question 19

stipulate

Answer 19

to arrange specifically, to require as a condition of agreement

Question 20

ultimatum

Answer 20

final proposal or statement of conditions