Vocab Unit 14

Question 1

catalyst

Answer 1

(n.) a person, thing, or agent that causes or speeds up a reaction or change without itself being changed

Syn: mechanism; vehicle; means

Question 2

jargon

Answer 2

(n.) vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people

Syn: terminology; lingo

Question 3

judicious

Answer 3

(adj.) showing sound judgement

Syn: sensible; wise; careful

Ant: foolish; impractical; prejudicial

Question 4

foible

Answer 4

(n.) a minor weakness in character

Syn: fault; shortcoming

Question 5

benediction

Answer 5

(n.) the act of blessing

Ant: curse; malediction

Question 6

frivolous

Answer 6

(adj.) trivial; silly

Syn: inconsequential; vain

Ant: vital; important

Question 7

alacrity

Answer 7

(n.) liveliness; willingness; eagerness

Syn: enthusiasm; readiness; zeal

Ant: slowness; reluctance

Question 8

deify

Answer 8

(v.) to make a god of; to look upon or worship as a god

Syn: idolize; worship

Ant: abhor; detest

Question 9

carnage

Answer 9

(n.) bloody & extensive slaughter

Syn: bloodshed; slaughter

Question 10

impel

Answer 10

(v.) to push into motion

Syn: urge; force; propel; drive

Ant: restrain

Question 11

epitaph

Answer 11

(n.) an inscription on a tombstone; a brief comment about a deceased person

Question 12

harp

Answer 12

(v.) to persist in talking continuously (on or about something)

Sun: ramble; complain

Question 13

lateral

Answer 13

(adj.) of or relating to the side

Syn: sideways

Question 14

pallid

Answer 14

(adj.) pale; faint in color

Syn: colorless

Ant: hearty; robust

Question 15

impetuous

Answer 15

(adj.) acting suddenly without thought

Syn: impulsive; rash

Ant: planned; careful

Question 16

roots stru and struct

Answer 16

to build

Question 17

roots tempor and temper

Answer 17

time

Question 18

root therm

Answer 18

heat