Vocabulary Unit 1 Set A

Question 1

Alight

Answer 1

To get down from, step down from; to come down from the air, land; (adj.) lighted up

The passengers hurried to alight from the small airplane.

Question 2

Dynasty

Answer 2

A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

The Han dynasty of China was in power for about 400 years.

Question 3

Germinate

Answer 3

To begin to grow, come into being

After he interrogated the suspect, suspicion began to germinate in the inspector’s mind.

Question 4

Humdrum

Answer 4

Ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

All household tasks are humdrum according to my brother, who never helps with them

Question 5

Insinuate

Answer 5

To suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

The attorney attempted to insinuate that the witness’s testimony was false

Question 6

Interrogate

Answer 6

to ask questions, examine by questioning

Two detectives helped the young, inexperienced officer to interrogate the suspect

Question 7

Resume

Answer 7

A brief story; a short written account of one’s education, working experience, or qualifications for a job

The job applicant gave a copy of her resume to the person in charge of the employment agency.

Question 8

Trivial

Answer 8

Not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace

The general left all trivial details to subordinate officers.

Question 9

Truce

Answer 9

A pause in fighting, temporary peace

After tense negotiations, the warring nation reluctantly agreed to have a five-day truce

Question 10

Vicious

Answer 10

Evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or an ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme

The vicious rumor was damaging to their budding friendship.