Vocabulary Unit 1 Set A

Question 1

Alight

Answer 1

( V. ) To get down from; to come down from the air; land; ( Adj.)

Question 2

Dynasty

Answer 2

( n. ) a powerful family group 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 style; to edge into something indirectly

Question 6

Interrogate

Answer 6

( v. ) to ask questions, examine by questioning

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