Vocabulary Unit 1- Set A

Question 1

alight

Answer 1

V. To get down from, step down from, to come down from the air, land 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 questions

Question 7

Resume

Answer 7

N. A brief summary, 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, commonplace

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