Vocabulary Unit 1 - Set A

Question 1

Alight

Answer 1

(v.) To get down from;
(adj.) lighted up

Question 2

Dynasty

Answer 2

(n.) a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

Question 3

Germinate

Answer 3

(v.) to begin to grow, come into being

Question 4

Humdrum

Answer 4

(adj.) ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

Question 5

Insinuate

Answer 5

(v.) to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

Question 6

Interrogate

Answer 6

(v.) to ask questions, examine by questioning

Question 7

Resume

Answer 7

(n.) a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job.

Question 8

Trivial

Answer 8

(adj.) not important, minor; ordinary

Question 9

Truce

Answer 9

(n.) a pause in fighting, temporary peace

Question 10

Vicious

Answer 10

(adj.) evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme