Vocab- Unit 13

Question 1

applicable

Answer 1

adj. capable of being applied; relevant, suitable

Question 2

asset

Answer 2

n. an advantage; something of value

Question 3

beset

Answer 3

v. to attack from all sides; to hem in

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

Question 4

compassion

Answer 4

n. sympathy for another’s suffering; pity

Question 5

decorum

Answer 5

n. proper behavior; orderliness

Question 6

duress

Answer 6

n. compulsion by threat; forcible confinement

Question 7

exuberant

Answer 7

adj. high-spirited, unrestrained; excessive

Question 8

facsimile

Answer 8

n. an exact copy

Question 9

imbibe

Answer 9

v. to drink; to take it, absorb

Question 10

implacable

Answer 10

adj. not to be satisfied; unyielding

Question 11

infinitesimal

Answer 11

adj. so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute

Question 12

innocuous

Answer 12

adj. harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Question 13

militate

Answer 13

v. to have effect of force on something, fight against

Question 14

patent

Answer 14

n. rights over an invention; copyright
v. to obtain such rights
adj. copyrighted

Question 15

prowess

Answer 15

n. distinguished bravery; superior skill

Question 16

sedate

Answer 16

adj. quiet, settled, sober

v. to administer a tranquilizer

Question 17

stentorian

Answer 17

adj. extremely loud

Question 18

stipulate

Answer 18

v. to require as a condition of agreement

Question 19

ultimatum

Answer 19

n. a final proposal or statement if conditions

Question 20

antipathy

Answer 20

n. a strong dislike, hostile feeling