Vocabulary 7

Question 1

manage

Answer 1

v. be in charge of (a company, establishment, or undertaking); administer; run

Question 2

traverse

Answer 2

v. travel across or through

v. consider or discuss the whole extent of (a subject)

Question 3

intermitten

Answer 3

adj. occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady

Question 4

relic

Answer 4

n. an object surviving from an earlier time, esp. one of historical or sentimental interest
n. an object, custom, or belief that has survived from an earlier time but is now outmoded
n. all that is left of something

Question 5

salvage

Answer 5

v. rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea
v. retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances

Question 6

ravage

Answer 6

v. cause severe and extensive damage to

Question 7

pristine

Answer 7

adj. in its original condition; unspoiled

adj. clean and fresh as if new; spotless

Question 8

commemorate

Answer 8

v. recall and show respect for (someone or something) in a ceremony
v. celebrate (an event, a person, or a situation) by doing or building something

Question 9

precipitous

Answer 9

adj. dangerously high or steep
adj. (of a change to a worse situation or condition) sudden and dramatic
adj. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration

Question 10

discriminating

Answer 10

adj. (of a person) having or showing refined taste or good judgment

Question 11

propensity

Answer 11

n. an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

Question 12

retentive

Answer 12

adj. (of a person’s memory) having the ability to remember facts and impressions easily

Question 13

trenchant

Answer 13

adj. vigorous or incisive in expression or style

adj. (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge

Question 14

maven

Answer 14

n. an expert or connoisseur

Question 15

disquisition

Answer 15

n. a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject